I moved into my apartment a little over 3 years ago, right after graduating. I’d always dreamed of having a beautiful apartment, but it just wasn’t my priority. Until recently, literally all my furniture was from Ikea. However, last year, I grew sick of coming home to an apartment that didn’t feel like it was truly mine. As much as I love to travel, I’m also a total homebody and spend a ton of time in my apartment when I’m in Toronto. So obviously, I wanted to come home to a place I was proud of!
That’s when I turned my den into a walk-in closet. Since my closet renovation went so well, I decided it was time to make my whole apartment more ‘adult’. This meant I had to tackle the biggest space first: the living room. I foolishly thought it would only take a couple of weeks to redecorate, I mean, it wasn’t like I renovating. Warning to those who are thinking of redecorating: that thought was so stupid that it doesn’t even qualify as a thought.
Truth is, redecorating takes time. Firstly, it takes time to find all the right pieces that work well together. Secondly, it takes a lot of effort to make sure everything fits within your budget. And lastly, it takes both time and effort to do all the handiwork that comes with a redecoration project. For example, never in my life did I think that a gallery wall would be laborious, but it was. It took several tries, misplaced holes in the wall, and a couple of broken nails. It also took a lot of time to mount the floating shelf. We encountered some unexpected concrete, and ended up purchasing three different drills, #TrueStory. That being said, this was my first major interior project, so there was definitely a learning curve involved. After weeks of hard work, I’m so glad that I finally have a home that is exactly what I’d envisioned.
A huge thank you to the wonderful brands I worked with for helping me bring this project to life. Direct links to the sources I used can be found below.
Couch: Structube
Accent Chair: HomeSense
Silver Cushion: HomeSense
Leopard Print Cushion: CB2
Large Black Cushion: CB2
Black on White Cushion: CB2
Black and White Checkered Cushion: CB2
Gallery Wall Travel Pictures: My own
Gallery Wall Paris Print: Mapiful
Gallery Wall Wanderlust + City Name Prints: Melo & Co.
Gallery Wall Frames: Indigo
Rug: Wayfair
Prints: Paper Provision
Triangle Shelves: CB2
Perfume Tray: H&M Home
Gold Lamp on Side Table: HomeSense
Large & Small Print on floating shelf: Paper Provision
Bookshelf: Ikea
Bookshelf Gold Ornament: HomeSense
Marble Dining Table: Article
Dining Table Chairs: Structube
White Pillow on Dining Room Chair: HomeSense
Babe!! your apartment looks absolutely amazing!! I’m in love!!!! so cosy and perfectly styled babe!!!
xxx
Ash
http://www.missgunner.com
Lovely! I love that frame wall!
Omg!!!!! Your place looks sooo amazing! I love how your style translates into your decor as well!
I am redecorating as well! But I just need the new floors to be done first!
Omg such interior goals girl!!! love love love
xx
http://thedemeler.com
I am obsessed with your living room! The decor is so chic and sophisticated. Love those bookshelves!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Obsessed with your living room ! So cozy and nicely styled ! Thanks for sharing Siffat!
Have a fabulous day ahead !
Nina
xox
http://www.thecrispylipstick.com
Your apartement looks so so chic babe! Love the bw/gold theme, so glam and stylish. Also love the triangle shelves? How stylish and a fun statement. Well done! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Your new living room is looking amazing! I can’t wait to come check it out!!!!
-Didier
http://www.didieryhc.com
The space looks absolutely gorgeous! I love how you can really tell that you’ve spent so much time and effort into every single detail 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing hun!
XO Jessi,
http://www.mywhitet.com/3-must-have-swimsuits-for-spring/
Wow, your home is literal goals! I just love how bright and airy the new and improved space is. Adulting for real! Great job babe!
xx, Amy
http://www.theluxilook.com
WOW, your living room looks gorgeous, Siffat. And so adult. I love your sofa and the armchair. It is a truly beautiful living space. Congratulations.
Big hugs,
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
I loveeeeee your place, babe. The prints are stunning and I need those triangle shelfs and your plant!!
xo | Cindy
http://www.boringclothes.com
Wow, interior inspiration for sure! Looks like it’s straight out of a magazine <3
Enclothed Cognition
The results look amazing. I bet you can’t wait to come home every afternoon to this beautiful apartment. Way to go.
Xx
Nikki
http://www.nikkilivinglife.com
It looks fantastic, Siffat!
I absolutely love your apartment. It’s so chic and pretty. My favorite is the dining area =)
Amy ❤️ http://theblushingpink.com/
I absolutely love your apartment. I am only in high school but I have been dreaming of getting a place of my own and being able to design it how I want.
Love,
Ozi
http://www.oziomaadora.com/
What an absolutely gorgeous space! I love it! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Beautiful apartment. It’s really stunning.
Have a nice weekend!
JC Unique Wholesale
Woww!! Amazing pictures!! I love this style!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
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Love the decor babe! xoxo
very very great!
liz
http://www.liznroad.com
Um, okay can I just say #goals. It looks amazing! I love the styling and the furniture.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Your place looks great, Siffat!! I love your lamp – very glamourous.
xxo.
SIMPLYSHANTEL.COM
Your decor is so stunning! I turned my den into a walk-in closet too, and am definitely ready for the next step. Having a place you love that feels like home makes such a huge difference in your life. Like you said, it takes time, but all of your hard work really pays off in the end xx
Ciara
http://www.ciarasalloum.com
Such a beautiful living room, love your deco!
http://bellemelange.net/
Your home is beautiful! I love lovee the style.. I don’t know how you keep it so tidy but it’s beautiful! From the vogue books, to the smaller details like the perfume on the bookshelves. Ive bookmarked this page for the future when I eventually have a place! great blog!
http://www.fergzillas.blogspot.co.uk
“Loving this post, thank you for sharing this!!!
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xx,
Hadasah Love || http://www.styletolove.com
Can you come to my office and decorate, pretty please?
Your living room looks amazing, Siffat! <3
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.com
Love this space! Happy weekend babe! x
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http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/from-luxe-with-love-14590195
You did an amazing job!! Love the frame wall, I did a similar project last year but I used photos of us and I love it, reminds me of all the good times!! Happy Saturday lovely x
Yiota
http://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com
Let me tell you that you’re doing an amazing job, because your living room looks great!
LA VEINE
I’m dreaming of having my own apartment like this! It’s so elegant and edgy, you did a great job!
http://violettedaily.com
Your living room is so gorgeous! I love all the little decorating details and the navy couch. I’m planning to do some redecorating this year as well. Wish me luck!
Dora
http://www.adropofindigo.com/
Love all the decor! Especially the 2 triangle wall shelves
-mainou
http://www.looksbymc.com
What a lovely living room you got there. That wall is gorgeous!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Love! Especially the bookshelf styling. Perfection 🖤
http://www.thekaragon.com
I LOVE your decor. The black and white colour scheme looks super slick. Can I ask, where did you get the paper sac from for the plant? It’s such cute and different
What a beautiful and homey space you created here Siffat, if my living room looked like yours I wouldn’t wanna move at all! I fell in love with the triangular shelves, so pretty! Love me a geometric piece 🙂
Hope you are having a great week, gorgeous
Saida | She talks Glam
Your living room looks amazing! Redecorating takes a lot of time and planning but the result was well worth the effort!
I love the floating shelves and that gallery wall!
Great decor inspiration!
Julia x
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com