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Urban Barn: Furniture You Can #livein

May 4, 2014 By Lena 109 Comments

Friends, as you know, I have challenged the notion of a couch condom and waged war against the blueprint. So what’s next? I need to practice what I preach, of course!

This spring, I’m pleased to partner with Urban Barn to redesign my dining room into a space that we can #livein. The goal: achieving an area where we can enjoy our meals, spend time together as a family, help the little guys with homework, whip out a laptop or tablet, colour and get crafty, mix cookie dough… in essence, creating a room that is full of zest and happiness – not one that exists solely on display.

“Homes are evolving to accommodate the ever-changing ways in which Canadians are living in their homes”, says Candice Laughlin, architecture & home design expert, Urban Barn.

Nine in ten current Canadian homeowners recently surveyed stated their childhood living space and current living space differ in some way:

– 89% consider a blend of comfort and style as the perfect décor for the living area;
– 76% prefer their family’s living space have a more ‘causal’ feel as compared to their childhood home;
– 85% value multi-purpose and multi-functional furniture in their family living space.

Multi-purpose and multi-functional furniture. YES.

So we all know that the best part of redesigning a room is choosing the furnishings, of course! Hence, before I go ahead and show you my brand new, functional living room that is totally lived in already, here are just some of the pieces that I simply couldn’t resist (photos not to scale):

Urban Barn liveinTop to Bottom, Left to Right:

Wylan Dinnerware Set, $79.00; You’re Just Like Bacon Block, $49.00; Brigette Vases, $22.00 – $36.00
Chateau Extension Dining Table, $1,399.00
Sensa Candles, $9.00 – $12.00; Echo Wall Clock, $249.00; Vintage Pillar Candleholders, $19.00 each
Chateau Bench, $499.00; Chateau Sideboard, $1,199.00
Ashworth Wine Rack, $39.00; Miko Collection – Orange, $5.00 – $12.00 per piece

I can’t wait to show you my new dining room! Stick around… I *may* just have a sweet giveaway for you!

Filed Under: Decor Tagged With: #livein, contemporary furniture, design, home decor, Urban Barn

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Comments

  1. heather robbins

    May 4, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Oh that bacon sign is adorable!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 5, 2014 at 6:13 am

      Yes it is! It caught my eye in the store :)

      Reply
  2. Ella Pretty Blog

    May 4, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    That dining table is absolutely gorgeous – I adore it so much…and kind of want one in my house too :-)

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 5, 2014 at 6:14 am

      I LOVE the Chateau dining table, and have lusted after it for at least 6 months! It’s the perfect functional design!

      Reply
  3. Doris Calvert

    May 5, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Of course I love the table and the clock, the two most expensive things…story of my life :)

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 5, 2014 at 6:14 am

      That just shows you have impeccable taste Doris!

      Reply
  4. Debbie W

    May 5, 2014 at 7:44 am

    These are beautiful pieces. That wine rack I could live with

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 5, 2014 at 8:03 am

      It’s really gorgeous – and functional!

      Reply
  5. Lynda Cook

    May 5, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Love the sideboard, I love how it looks so vintage, you have some amazing taste, everything you have picked goes together so well, I love all of it actually!!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you so much Lynda!

      Reply
  6. Michelle

    May 5, 2014 at 9:39 am

    love that clock!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Me too – although it’s proving quite the challenge to get it up on the wall!

      Reply
  7. Angie In My 30s

    May 5, 2014 at 10:53 am

    i am loving the vintagey-worn look of their wood. <3 it's so gorgeous!!!
    I need to save up to buy some great accessories.

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Yes, that’s exactly why I fell in love with it!

      Reply
  8. Darlene Schuller

    May 5, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Very pretty!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Darlene!

      Reply
  9. MrDisco

    May 5, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I approve

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Somehow I knew you would :)

      Reply
  10. Tricha

    May 5, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    The candles and candle holders caught my attention. I cannot wait to see your big reveal!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Tricha! Working on it this weekend!

      Reply
  11. Anne Taylor

    May 5, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Loving all of these pieces and can’t wait to see your completed room!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  12. Teresa Claire

    May 5, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I love this board! I love the candles and vintage holders.

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Me too! Happy to see you approve of my choices!

      Reply
  13. Soozle

    May 5, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Gorgeous pieces! I love the look of the distressed wood.. Really cool :)

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Agreed! Thanks Soozle!

      Reply
  14. Flora M

    May 5, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Got a laugh from the Bacon sign…. and I LOVE that sideboard (although not entirely in love with the price – yikes !)
    Can’t wait to see the pictures of your new dining room ;) (of course that means I am going to have to go back and take a look at the “before” as well ;) )

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      :) I hope you like it Flora!

      Reply
  15. sarah sar

    May 5, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Beautiful pieces! I love that bench! I would put that by my entrance. Hmmmm….don’t tempt me, Lena.

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:37 pm

      Hahaha I think you should definitely get that bench :)

      Reply
  16. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    May 5, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    A little too rustic for me but my friend would LOVE all these items so I am going to have to share this with her!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:37 pm

      Please do! And thank you Judy!

      Reply
  17. Victoria Ess

    May 5, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love the look of that clock!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      So do I – it’s one of my fave pieces of all time!

      Reply
  18. Heidi C.

    May 5, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I love that sideboard. Looks so nice with the bench!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      Yes! Coordinates perfectly :)

      Reply
  19. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    May 6, 2014 at 8:07 am

    my favorite kind of stores to stroll through and long for many things.

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      Sigh, me too!

      Reply
  20. Parent Club

    May 6, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I bet it will look great – you have such good taste!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      Aw, thank you Caroline!

      Reply
  21. Melinda L.

    May 7, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’ll take the bacon and sideboard :)

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      Hahaha they’re great pieces, aren’t they?

      Reply
  22. Jenn

    May 8, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I’ve never been to Urban Barn before but it seems like they have some really nice stuff!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      Then you’ll just have to visit!

      Reply
  23. Branka Stefanovic

    May 12, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Awesome taste! Love all the pieces. I love shopping at the Urban Barn. I can picture a cozy dinner with family around the table… the dinnerware is too cute!

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 13, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Thank you Branka! I’ve been a fan of the Chateau dining table for so long!

      Reply
  24. angela m

    May 13, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I have never shopped at Urban Barn but looks like they have beautiful products.

    Reply
    • Lena

      May 13, 2014 at 11:33 am

      It looks like you’ll have to pop in!

      Reply
  25. Amy Heffernan

    June 2, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I LOVE the bench. I think they look very nice in homes and a great addition for a few more ppl!

    Reply
  26. Monique L.S.

    June 2, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    You can get such unique pieces at Urban Barn.

    Reply
  27. kristen visser

    June 2, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    ok seriously i love everything!! what fantastic pieces put together. the table is divine

    Reply
  28. Brooke Takhar

    June 2, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Everything you chose perfectly embodies “urban barn.” LOVE!

    Reply
  29. caryn s

    June 2, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I am in love with look and functionality of the Chateau Sideboard!

    Reply
  30. DebH

    June 2, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    The sideboard is very different; love the unique look!

    Reply
  31. sonia P.

    June 2, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    I love that look.

    Reply
  32. Kristine Ewald

    June 2, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I was looking for the price of the table…Would love that :) IT is beautiful!

    Reply
  33. ginette4

    June 2, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I would love that table and that beautiful clock!! It would be perfect in my home

    Reply
  34. Tracy

    June 3, 2014 at 2:17 am

    a bench is a genius idea for hosting dinner parties!

    Reply
  35. angela m

    June 3, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I love the vintage candle holders.

    Reply
  36. JaimeeM

    June 3, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Lol, the bacon sign.

    Reply
  37. Florence C

    June 3, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Love the clock.

    Reply
  38. nicky

    June 3, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    that’s a great looking table!

    Reply
  39. DH (DEE)

    June 3, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Love seeing how you put it all together. Great pieces.

    Reply
  40. Crystal Leier

    June 3, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Multi-purpose and multi-functional furniture……. My husband would love that bacon sign ;) super cute!

    Reply
  41. Yuen C

    June 3, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    I love the table!

    Reply
  42. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    June 4, 2014 at 8:38 am

    the wine and drink is cool you could also put in your forks and knives wrapped in napkins in it for patio dining

    Reply
  43. Suzanne G

    June 5, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I absolutely love that clock and love the bacon sign.

    Reply
  44. Eldon

    June 5, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I love the Chateau Sideboard!

    Reply
  45. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews)

    June 6, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Loved everything you picked! I live in a pretty small place to multi-functional pieces are essential!

    Reply
  46. vivian

    June 6, 2014 at 9:38 am

    The large clock. :)

    Reply
  47. Cheryl Almas

    June 8, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I love the Chateau Sideboard

    Reply
  48. Debbie S.

    June 9, 2014 at 2:08 am

    I just love it all, so warm and inviting :)

    Reply
  49. Dilara

    June 9, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I am all about multi-function rooms! Hubby and I live in a 1bd condo downtown, space is most definitely at a premium.

    Reply
  50. Stephanie LaPlante

    June 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I love the Chateau Sideboard. Looks so vintage.

    Reply
  51. Alayne Langford

    June 11, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    The white rustic candlestick holders and beautiful candles really caught my eyes! Talk about dressing up with accessories! Thank you Urban Barn #livein

    Reply
  52. Rob Brydon

    June 11, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    A lot of really great items, the dinnerware grabs the eye!

    Reply
  53. shane

    June 12, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    love this look, it’s very cozy

    Reply
  54. Rick F

    June 12, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    i like the sideboard.

    Reply
  55. Jeannelle

    June 13, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    The dinnerware set is very cute!

    Reply
  56. Darlene Schuller

    June 14, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Oh the candle holders are soo beautiful!! I think those are my fav

    Reply
  57. MV

    June 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I do love the Chateau Sideboard plenty of space to store items and looks neat

    Reply
  58. Jenny

    June 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I need a bacon sign too.

    Reply
  59. stacey dempsey

    June 14, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    I always wanted one of those large rustic looking tables for my kitchen , one day I hope

    Reply
  60. Vesper

    June 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    the only thing I would change is the clock, too much glass and not enough wood for me

    Reply
  61. Janice

    June 16, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I like the table style, just not a fan of the wash. Although I have a dark maple stained table, and it shows every.spec.of.dust and spill, and now I know I could never live with dark cabinets (even though I love the look) as they show everything.

    Reply
  62. jan

    June 16, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    all of those items pictured are fantastic

    Reply
  63. Elaine Buonsante

    June 17, 2014 at 1:27 am

    You are getting my ideas flowing. When we reclaim our dining room and put a good sized table back in there, it is the kitchen that will need reorganizing! Thank you for the ideas!

    Reply
  64. Mark

    June 17, 2014 at 8:54 am

    The bacon sign is something I would actually buy.

    Reply
  65. Lisa H

    June 21, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I think it’s great that living spaces are multi-functional and made for living in. Gone are the days that the livingroom is for “company only”.

    Reply
  66. Nicole W.

    June 22, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Still lovin’ that table and the wine & drinks holder – so functional and fun!

    Reply
  67. nicolthepickle

    June 23, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I want the bacon sign for my husband. It’s his birthday soon!

    Reply
  68. Renee LeBlanc

    June 24, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Your dining room looks STUNNING. I’m in love with the table. Looks rustic chic! We are looking for one for our home def need to check them out!

    Reply
  69. Crystal Englot

    June 28, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    That dining table is my dream table! I am all about rustic meets modern in my house! But for that table to be in my house I would need to build an addition! lol

    Reply
  70. Suzie M

    June 28, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    love the dining room table

    Reply
  71. Carol M (Lushka S)

    June 29, 2014 at 9:04 am

    I like the clock

    Reply
  72. julia g

    June 30, 2014 at 1:46 am

    I like the sideboard. The weathered look is totally my thing.

    Reply
  73. Bons

    June 30, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    The dining table looks great!

    Reply
  74. Jeannie

    June 30, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    The bacon sign is awesome!! I need that in my husband’s man cave!

    Reply
  75. Anne Taylor

    June 30, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I am loving the Bacon sign!

    Reply
  76. Cathy C

    June 30, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I love the table and bench Perfect in my kitchen!!! the wine & drinks box is great too!

    Reply
  77. Leslie W-H

    June 30, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Love this casual, rustic look, with the surprise of the sparkling clock!

    Reply
  78. Karen E. Hill

    June 30, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Love Urban Barn! All their stuff is right in line with m decorating taste

    Reply
  79. Randa

    June 30, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    I like items that double as storage. I am loving that wine crate as well, it would work so well with my home decor.

    Reply
  80. Treen Goodwin

    August 22, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I love the clock , everything is so nice tho :)

    Reply
  81. BobbiJo Pentney

    September 17, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    I have never been to the Urban Barn as we don’t have one around here, but the selection looks fabulous.

    Reply
  82. BobbiJo Pentney

    October 19, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I bet your getting a lot of use out of the wine holder. :)

    Reply
  83. Cheryl

    December 19, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I love the look!! The grey barn board look rocks!! :)

    Reply
  84. kathy downey

    February 13, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I love that wine rack and it would fit perfect in our wine cellar

    Reply
  85. Debbie White Beattie

    September 5, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    The furniture at urban barn is beautiful. I love the table you have and I’d love it in my house. I’ll have to check them out when I want new furniture

    Reply

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