We have young kids and just haven't put any money or time into decorating our home. Now I am starting to think about doing an overhaul, but my house is a little tough to work with, having a stone fireplace, wainscoting, 9' ceilings.. (see post following this please for pics!!!!)

Ok this is long.. but

-I would like to keep the grey Restoration Hardware sofa, although slipcover color can change.

-We want to replace the white stone fireplace mantle which is awkward with a reclaimed wood one.

-All the black windows and white french doors will be replaced with black metal doors windows as well. (necessity with our dogs who scratch the heck out of the white wood doors now and it get dirty)

-We may end up doing a different wood floor, possibly a lighter color, but not sure.

-Would love new lighting, paint for wainscoting and walls, replace family photos with art, new curtains, new furniture except for couch, add tv but not over mantle

I am SO VERY TORN on the direction we should go. I like lots of styles and cannot figure out which one suits our home best. This time around, we are willing to spend some money to get nice pieces, but it is high priority that they stand the test of time and don't look dated anytime soon. Outside is stone, black door and shutters, very Southern looking Texas home with a lot of flower beds and plants, symmetrical with 2 huge porches (adding big sleep on porch swing).

Styles I have always loved:

1. McGee and Co- clean, a little modern, neutrals https://www.studio-mcgee.com/living

2. Serena and Lily- whimsical, natural, casual, fun, neutral with one or two colors https://www.serenaandlily.com/living-shop-by-room/

3. Classic & Preppy with pops of color (navy with some accent colors?)

https://oharainteriors.com/portfolios/arden-park-home-edina-mn/

or

https://oharainteriors.com/portfolios/classic-interior-design-edina-mn/

or

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/74/8a/a9/748aa9708b7819a6caea7568e27cfd02.jpg

Style I want to stay away from:

Modern Farmhouse