• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

A House We Built

Custom House Designed by Husband & Wife Team | Modern Farmhouse Inspired

  • Sources
    • All Sources & FAQs
    • Kitchen Sources
    • Pantry Room Sources
    • Living Room Sources
    • Dining Room Sources
    • Home Office Room Sources
    • Laundry Room Sources
    • Mudroom Sources
    • Entryway/Foyer Sources
    • Gallery Wall Sources
    • Guest Bedroom Sources
    • Master Bedroom Sources
    • Master Closet Sources
    • Master Bathroom Sources
    • Buffalo Check Bathroom Sources
    • Powder Bathroom Sources
    • Basement Bathroom Sources
    • Basement Sources
    • Theater Room Sources
    • Game Room Sources
    • Paint Colors and Stain Recap
    • Cleaning Sources & Routines
  • Tutorials
    • How to Build a Slat Wall
    • How to Stencil a Wall
    • How to Make Textured Canvas Art
    • How to Build a Sideboard
    • How to Build Bypass Barn Doors
    • How to Install Shiplap
    • How to DIY a Faux Brick Wall
    • How to Make Paper Mache Bowls
    • How to Make Clay Links
    • How to Make Wood Block Art
    • How to Build a Round Table
    • How to Install Open Shelves
    • How to Make a Sofa Pit
    • How to Texture Bowls & Vases
    • How to Make a Wood Bead Garland
    • How to Build Cabinet Doors
    • How to Build a Wood Countertop
    • How to DIY a Nightstand Charging Drawer
    • How to Make a Wheat Wreath
    • How to Hang Gallery Wall Frames
    • How to Build a Console Table
    • How to Build a Farmhouse Table and Benches
    • How to Stain Stairs and Paint Risers
    • How to Build a Paneled Accent Wall
    • How to Build a Window Seat Cushion
    • How to Build Industrial Stair Railings
    • How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments
    • How to DIY a Modern Mantel Christmas Tree
    • How to DIY a Wooden Christmas Village
    • How to Build a Christmas Tree Box Stand
    • How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
    • Neutral Christmas Present Wrapping
  • Cats
    • Cat Room Tour & Litterboxes
    • Cat-Related Sources & Cleaning Tips
    • How to Stop Cats from Scratching Furniture
    • How to Stop Cats from Playing with Decor
    • How to Train Cats and Kittens
    • How to Cope with Cat Allergies
    • How to Introduce New Kittens to Older Cats
    • How to Cat-Proof Christmas Trees & Decor
  • Cleaning
    • House Cleaning Routines & Tips
    • Minimalism: How To Get Started
    • Cat-Related Cleaning Tips
  • Recipes
    • Apple or Blueberry Crumble Recipe
    • Apple Turnovers Recipe
    • Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
    • Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe
    • Cheese & Cracker Snack Boards
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
    • Cinnamon Pumpkin Donut Bites Recipe
    • Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
    • Coconut Curry Squash Soup Recipe
    • Creamy No-Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
    • Easy Garlic Flatbread Recipe
    • Easy Veggie Pasta Recipe
    • Fresh Rolls Recipe
    • Gingerbread House & Cookies Recipe
    • Healthy Hearty Salad Recipe
    • Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
    • Molasses Cookies Recipe
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
    • Pesto Pasta Recipe
    • Potato Chickpea Curry + Naan Bread
    • Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe
    • Pumpkin Oat Muffins Recipe
    • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe
    • Vegan Bolognese Pasta Sauce
    • Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
    • Veggie Lasagna Recipe
  • Past Decor
    • Christmas Decor 2020
    • Fall & Halloween Decor 2020
    • Summer Decor 2020
    • Spring Decor 2020
    • Christmas Decor 2019
    • Fall Decor 2019
    • Summer Decor 2019
    • Spring Decor 2019
    • Winter Decor 2018
    • Christmas Decor 2018
  • Christmas
    • Christmas Decor 2020
    • How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
    • Neutral Christmas Present Wrapping
    • How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments
    • How to Cat-Proof Christmas Trees & Decor
    • How to Make Modern Tabletop Trees
    • How to Make a Wooden Christmas Village
    • How to Build a Christmas Tree Box Stand
    • Holiday Cheese & Snack Boards
    • Christmas Decor 2019
    • Christmas Decor Preview 2019
    • Gingerbread House & Cookies Recipe
    • Puff Tastry Christmas Tree Recipe
    • Christmas Decor 2018
  • About Us
  • Q&A
    • Website Roadmap
  • Blog
    • Privacy Policy

Living Room

Fireplace mantel decor:

  • Round mirror (same mirror, multiple sources): Wayfair | Amazon | Home Depot | Urban Outfitters
  • Metal vases: Crate & Barrel (large) | Crate & Barrel (medium)
  • Square frame: West Elm (newer version of mine)
  • Tall vase: Crate & Barrel (newer version of mine)
  • Wood vases: Wayfair (newer version of mine)
  • Lanterns (similar): West Elm | Crate & Barrel
  • Fireplace: Overstock | Amazon
  • Mantel: old barn beam (sun-weathered solid wood, no stain)
  • Branches: foraged from our forest

Armchair corner sources:

  • Side table: Target | Wayfair
  • Basket on side table: Crate & Barrel
  • Armchair (similar): Overstock | Overstock | West Elm
  • Basket on floor: Crate & Barrel | Similar: Pottery Barn | West Elm
  • Floor lamp : Amazon | Similar: Crate & Barrel | West Elm

Coffee table corner sources:

  • Clear glass vase on coffee table: West Elm
  • Fluffy white stems in glass vase: Crate & Barrel
  • Coffee table (metal base): Target | Overstock | Similar: Wayfair | West Elm | West Elm | West Elm | Pottery Barn | CB2 | CB2

Couch sources:

  • Couches/armchair: Structube. Unfortunately they stopped shipping to USA. They shipped to the US when I got ours so I have no idea why they don’t anymore… but I dug up lots of similar options:
  • Armchair (similar): Overstock | Overstock | West Elm
  • Tan sectional (similar): West Elm | West Elm | Overstock
  • Gray couch (similar): West Elm

Leather care sources:

  • Leather conditioner: Amazon (this stuff is amazing!!!!)

Misc sources:

  • Corner barstool (wood/metal): West Elm

Rug options:

  • We don’t use many rugs partly because hubs is allergic to our cats and rugs hold allergens, and partly because we love the minimal look without them, but I get asked about them a lot so here are a few of my favorite styles: West Elm | West Elm | Overstock | Overstock | Overstock | Overstock | McGee & Co | McGee & Co | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | CB2 | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily | Serena & Lily

Fireplace nook AV sources (we only use this for listening to music since we chose not to do a TV here, but it has everything wired in for a TV option too):

  • Center channel speaker: Amazon
  • Side speakers (rectangular): Amazon
  • Wall speakers (circular): Amazon
  • Stereo receiver: Amazon

Misc:

  • Paint color: BM Simply White. Walls/ceiling: flat, trim/shiplap: satin.
  • Shiplap: Tutorial & Info
  • Flooring: laminate Lionel by Evoke (possibly no longer available)
  • Ceiling height and more listed on our home page in FAQs.

Looking for a previous version of our mantel decor? Click here for past decor!

And just because I always get asked “Where is your TV?!”, I’ll quickly answer that we chose not to put a TV in our living room. Instead we built a full home theater room in our basement. For more info and to see pictures of it, visit our Theater Room Sources Page and/or our Basement Sources Page.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Corisa says

    June 6, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Hello,

    Can you please tell me the material you used for the fireplace paneling? It is beautiful and we would love to recreate in our homemade we are building! ๐Ÿ˜„ thank you so much!

    Reply
    • admin says

      June 6, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      Hi, it’s called shiplap. We have a tutorial here: https://www.ahousewebuilt.com/shiplap/

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    August 27, 2019 at 2:57 am

    Can you give me some tips as to where to source the wood mantle? I’ve been looking online but have not found anything similar?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • admin says

      August 27, 2019 at 4:02 am

      You’d have to try locally – I don’t think it’s the kind of thing you can really ship to be honest – it’s like 300 pounds O_o

      Reply
  3. Jaclyn F says

    September 22, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    Hi! What floors are you using through out the main living room/ kitchen? thank you!

    Reply
    • admin says

      September 22, 2019 at 11:49 pm

      All our flooring is listed in the post ^.

      Reply
  4. Nikki says

    October 24, 2019 at 2:26 am

    Can you tell me the height from the floor to the bottom of the fireplace and the height from the floor to the bottom of the mantle?

    Reply
    • admin says

      October 24, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Sorry I don’t remember those offhand. We just based on what looked good to our eye.

      Reply
  5. Courtney says

    November 6, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Obsessed with your home- simply stunning! Doing a similar wall in living room and was wondering- Can you tell me the size of the bumpout wall? mainly the length and depth? ALso- the size of each individual shiplap piece? Also- is your firebox 50 inch? Why did you choose the dimplex ? We are looking at the napoleon alluravision. Thx!

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 6, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Hi – thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ I don’t like to give out specific dimensions as I don’t want anyone to specifically replicate our home, it’s only shown for general inspiration. Our fireplace is linked to our size in the post, and we chose it just because it was the look we were looking for and we’d heard good things about it, but it’s not specifically better or worse than any other one.

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Treece says

    November 21, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Hi! I love your fireplace wall and have pinned it so many times ๐Ÿ˜‚ We are considering building one ourselves. Do you have a โ€˜how toโ€™ on bumping out the wall and how to secure the fireplace? My husband is handy but I think we need a guide! Any info is appreciated! Thanks!

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 21, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      Hi! It’s framed the same way a normal wall would be framed ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Katherine says

    December 24, 2019 at 4:24 am

    Hi~ in your IG post, you stated that you attached the wood beam with just a few pieces of steel. Can you tell me what fixtures you used to attach it to the wall instead of the traditional brackets? Thanks!

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 24, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      They’re just steel L brackets bolted to the beam and the stud. Like just standard chunky ones.

      Reply
  8. Allie says

    January 30, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    Hi there! Beautiful home! Did you paint the window framing yourselves? Or did you buy them like that? If you bought them, are you able to tell me where? If you painted them, what is the best paint to use?
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 30, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Our windows are all custom made, fiberglass. They are made with a factory paint finish as part of the custom process.

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    April 5, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    What are the dimensions of your beautiful mantel?

    Reply
    • admin says

      April 5, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      It’s actually irregular – up to 3″ different on each side since it’s a hand hewn barn beam ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Haley says

    August 7, 2020 at 4:11 am

    Can you please tell me the colour of your Structube Sectional and armchair. The โ€˜Kinseyโ€™ comes in colours Copper or Caramel. Thank you โ˜บ๏ธ

    Reply
    • admin says

      August 7, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Caramel ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Shandy says

    September 5, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Hi

    Thank you fir sourcing all your designs. But are your baseboards simply white as well? If so, are the walls flat paint?

    Reply
    • admin says

      September 6, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      Yes, there is only one white paint color in our house ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Cindy says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing all of this information. Your home is beautiful beyond words and I really appreciate your kindness in sharing it with the world!!!

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 11, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      You’re so welcome! And thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Margi says

    November 22, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Trying to find a true white in a Sherman Williams paint. How do your walls painted in flat hold up?

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 22, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Ours do hold up well but we use BM, not SW, for our white.

      Reply
  14. Kristine says

    January 23, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    Hello!
    The ceilings in your living room are very high! Do you have pot lights or any light fixtures?
    Beautiful home!

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Yes, we have recessed lighting in all our ceilings throughout our home.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Sources
    • All Sources & FAQs
    • Kitchen Sources
    • Pantry Room Sources
    • Living Room Sources
    • Dining Room Sources
    • Home Office Room Sources
    • Laundry Room Sources
    • Mudroom Sources
    • Entryway/Foyer Sources
    • Gallery Wall Sources
    • Guest Bedroom Sources
    • Master Bedroom Sources
    • Master Closet Sources
    • Master Bathroom Sources
    • Buffalo Check Bathroom Sources
    • Powder Bathroom Sources
    • Basement Bathroom Sources
    • Basement Sources
    • Theater Room Sources
    • Game Room Sources
    • Paint Colors and Stain Recap
    • Cleaning Sources & Routines
  • Tutorials
    • How to Build a Slat Wall
    • How to Stencil a Wall
    • How to Make Textured Canvas Art
    • How to Build a Sideboard
    • How to Build Bypass Barn Doors
    • How to Install Shiplap
    • How to DIY a Faux Brick Wall
    • How to Make Paper Mache Bowls
    • How to Make Clay Links
    • How to Make Wood Block Art
    • How to Build a Round Table
    • How to Install Open Shelves
    • How to Make a Sofa Pit
    • How to Texture Bowls & Vases
    • How to Make a Wood Bead Garland
    • How to Build Cabinet Doors
    • How to Build a Wood Countertop
    • How to DIY a Nightstand Charging Drawer
    • How to Make a Wheat Wreath
    • How to Hang Gallery Wall Frames
    • How to Build a Console Table
    • How to Build a Farmhouse Table and Benches
    • How to Stain Stairs and Paint Risers
    • How to Build a Paneled Accent Wall
    • How to Build a Window Seat Cushion
    • How to Build Industrial Stair Railings
    • How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments
    • How to DIY a Modern Mantel Christmas Tree
    • How to DIY a Wooden Christmas Village
    • How to Build a Christmas Tree Box Stand
    • How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
    • Neutral Christmas Present Wrapping
  • Cats
    • Cat Room Tour & Litterboxes
    • Cat-Related Sources & Cleaning Tips
    • How to Stop Cats from Scratching Furniture
    • How to Stop Cats from Playing with Decor
    • How to Train Cats and Kittens
    • How to Cope with Cat Allergies
    • How to Introduce New Kittens to Older Cats
    • How to Cat-Proof Christmas Trees & Decor
  • Cleaning
    • House Cleaning Routines & Tips
    • Minimalism: How To Get Started
    • Cat-Related Cleaning Tips
  • Recipes
    • Apple or Blueberry Crumble Recipe
    • Apple Turnovers Recipe
    • Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
    • Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe
    • Cheese & Cracker Snack Boards
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
    • Cinnamon Pumpkin Donut Bites Recipe
    • Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
    • Coconut Curry Squash Soup Recipe
    • Creamy No-Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
    • Easy Garlic Flatbread Recipe
    • Easy Veggie Pasta Recipe
    • Fresh Rolls Recipe
    • Gingerbread House & Cookies Recipe
    • Healthy Hearty Salad Recipe
    • Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
    • Molasses Cookies Recipe
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
    • Pesto Pasta Recipe
    • Potato Chickpea Curry + Naan Bread
    • Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe
    • Pumpkin Oat Muffins Recipe
    • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Recipe
    • Vegan Bolognese Pasta Sauce
    • Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
    • Veggie Lasagna Recipe
  • Past Decor
    • Christmas Decor 2020
    • Fall & Halloween Decor 2020
    • Summer Decor 2020
    • Spring Decor 2020
    • Christmas Decor 2019
    • Fall Decor 2019
    • Summer Decor 2019
    • Spring Decor 2019
    • Winter Decor 2018
    • Christmas Decor 2018
  • Christmas
    • Christmas Decor 2020
    • How to Make Paper Christmas Trees
    • Neutral Christmas Present Wrapping
    • How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments
    • How to Cat-Proof Christmas Trees & Decor
    • How to Make Modern Tabletop Trees
    • How to Make a Wooden Christmas Village
    • How to Build a Christmas Tree Box Stand
    • Holiday Cheese & Snack Boards
    • Christmas Decor 2019
    • Christmas Decor Preview 2019
    • Gingerbread House & Cookies Recipe
    • Puff Tastry Christmas Tree Recipe
    • Christmas Decor 2018
  • About Us
  • Q&A
    • Website Roadmap
  • Blog
    • Privacy Policy

Where We Shop

Amazon

Wayfair

West Elm

Crate & Barrel

CB2

Pottery Barn

Overstock

Rejuvenation

McGee and Co

Joss and Main

All Modern

Target

Home Depot

World Market

Etsy

H&M Home

Lulu and Georgia

Serena & Lilyย 

Schoolhouse

Anthropologie

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2021 ยท Metro Pro on Genesis Framework ยท WordPress ยท Log in