DECORATING Our New LIVING ROOM *With Decor We Already Have* | XO, MaCenna 

I thought the same thing! Ultimately it’s up to them, but an office/guest room would be lovely. 😊 I can also imagine them using that room as a future children’s playroom!

Totally agreed...

Bet they end up doing that in the future!😉

Totally agree x

Great idea. I think the same.

I'm not sure I'm in to the bookshelf idea. I like that the room has a more open feel and the bookshelves will close it in.

300% Agree!!

Also when you have a baby, you're going to want to be close to the nursery. 🧸🍼❤😁

Super agree - I know french provincial is really in right now but the house is definitely more english, especially with that garden!

Love the back wall bookcase idea!

AGREE

It looks gorgeous! You certainly have a flair. I’m watching this in the evening. Today I just changed up my shelves in the kitchen today. I finding myself doing it often.

Building off that top comment on making that Romeo’s office, how about builts in for that en-suite? That would definitely be a great space for a moody library/ office. Maybe you could somehow still plan for a Murphy bed as part of the built ins just in case you need a guest bed.

Personally I think a game table Backgammon or puzzle table centered perhaps surrounded by some type of bookshelves or storage; some thing is throwing me off about the desk it’s either the chair or the utilitarian aspect?

The desk definitely doesn’t fit in. I’m sure MaCenna can give it a face lift and make it work though.

Or large fake plants. 😂 I think she’s mentioned before she doesn’t have much of a green thumb. Lone Fox had a large faux olive tree that looked really good. Something like that would work and so much less maintenance.

@@ang_131 Agree, and she travels so much to Texas so a fake plant makes sense.

Yes!

I love them either way. Such character in this home.😍

I was going to say the same thing! The stained beams will be the icing on the cake!

Love the new home. Just a thought, you could move the chair back( closer to wall) and move the new (old) lamp over there and create a cute reading area. The light would showcase the beautiful picture …. Can’t wait to see everything decorated

Wine Country Chic. Oh my goodness, please do not use real candles on the shelf. Too many fires with them.

I agree with the idea of Romeo's office being in the current primary bedroom. Close to the laundry and garage.

Definitely leans French country to me. I agree about making downstairs Romeos office. You could use frosted or decorative window film on the glass in the doors to hide office mess.

Agree. Mediterranean...is the best fit. (There are a few scattered architectural features that seem more like California Ranch, Monterey Colonial and English countryside...but its lack of OTT stylization says it's definitely not a Storybook.) Where the French vibe comes from might be the remodel. It seems to me like the back part of the house (likely an addition) was done when 'French Country style', brick floors and two-sided fireplaces were all massive trends. She found a gem. I think the best thing about Mediterranean architecture is it's versatility. It's romantic. And it's a clean, neutral backdrop for just about every decor style. Everything in her aesthetic will feel 'right' in it. And it'll give her endless options for how she can change things, over time. Also agree: For them to truly settle in for the long-run: MBR + future nursery / kids bedroom upstairs. Granny / nanny quarters on main. Once baby arrives, I'd suggest Romeo's office in: Near term: A new office/studio in the garage..if it's a 3-car. Just replace the current oversized door with three period-authentic doors (they had a generous amount of paned windows). One of the doors would be his office front (add an interior wall too, of course). If it's not a 3 car, add a gorgeous MaCenna-designed shed in the back yard? Eventually: Add a new outbuilding. I'd cut it into the hillside of the dining terrace. It could eventually be repurposed as a covered entertaining area. That'd leave the area in front available to convert from brick to grass for the kiddos to play on. It'd be fun to watch them build any of these. 🙂

Agree

For this particular one, absolutely yes!

Yes! ❤

When I really like the channel/content, Yes, totally!!!

I like the size of them on that wall but feel they need more interest. They look like a camo print. I'm sure she can come up with a way to change them!

Yay to that! Cheers

Yessssss I love it also. 😀

Agree 100%. The most beautiful homes are the ones that look like they evolved over time. Only things that are loved are brought in. When that happens it tends to all work together.

I been balling like 🤣 😂 😹 🤣 so happy to her so happy 😊 ❤ hugs from NYC

I’m a Mimi with a grandchild 15 miles away. I Have chronic illness; during our move to a new house, new town it was difficult, I agree. Tip: Decide what HAS to be done today (dinner) get that done early, then rest. Take care of a second goal,then rest. Rest yourself throughout the rest of the day. Only way to do it when you’re sick. Some days you wont be able do that. Pray, meditate, talk or read to your baby. You might be “expecting “ too much of yourself. With love- 💕💕💕

👆👆👆👆 ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴘᴀᴄᴋᴀɢᴇ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ ғᴀɴ ᴍᴇssᴀɢᴇ ᴍᴇ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʙᴏᴠᴇ ɴᴀᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴘᴀᴄᴋᴀɢᴇ ❤🎁

It’s my favorite part, too. She’s her little shadow.

Me too😉