New Design Plan!!
Last month we finished up a design plan for a wonderful family that recently moved into their first house. They were ready to create a home that is both a true reflection of who they are and is functional with smart living and storage solutions.
Our goal was to create a classic, timeless space with whimsical, contemporary touches. We introduced color through applications that are easy "do-it-yourself projects" and are not large investments.
Since the entry of the home lands directly into the living room, we defined the space with an armoire for and a sofa table behind the sofa. This creates a greeting area for guests and defines the living space. If you have this challenge, try an armoire in your entry, they are great for extra coats and shoes, and you can find them for a great deal in the on-line classifieds. Paint it in a fun color and you have instant style and function!
In a small space and on a limited budget? Use repetition to ad grandeur and sophistication to the space. Repeating and stacking the sunburst mirrors, makes the space feel larger because it is one element that the eye focuses on rather than different types of wall hangings that can look cluttered.
Something I love doing in living rooms, is to use a dropped ceiling fixture or chandelier. This room came with one of those basic flush mount fixtures. Adding a chandelier creates instant drama, style, mood lighting, and defines the space.
If you have younger children at home, try an old trunk for a coffee table. It is great for extra storage and it can take a beating
We also created easy, budget friendly seating through using benches at the dining table instead of chairs. Second hand benches cost less than chairs, are easy to find, and painted out black, they merge seamlessly into the design and ground the space.
They asked for nature inspired accents that are unique conversation starters. My answer for this was to introduce the idea of a living wall planter. It is a fun family activity to do together, and it adds a touch of whimsy and 3-D sculpture as opposed to a typical one dimensional picture.
The fabric is my favorite element in the space. It pulls the color palette together and adds that much needed whimsical touch.
They family is now busy implementing this design, I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Last month we finished up a design plan for a wonderful family that recently moved into their first house. They were ready to create a home that is both a true reflection of who they are and is functional with smart living and storage solutions.
Our goal was to create a classic, timeless space with whimsical, contemporary touches. We introduced color through applications that are easy "do-it-yourself projects" and are not large investments.
Since the entry of the home lands directly into the living room, we defined the space with an armoire for and a sofa table behind the sofa. This creates a greeting area for guests and defines the living space. If you have this challenge, try an armoire in your entry, they are great for extra coats and shoes, and you can find them for a great deal in the on-line classifieds. Paint it in a fun color and you have instant style and function!
In a small space and on a limited budget? Use repetition to ad grandeur and sophistication to the space. Repeating and stacking the sunburst mirrors, makes the space feel larger because it is one element that the eye focuses on rather than different types of wall hangings that can look cluttered.
Something I love doing in living rooms, is to use a dropped ceiling fixture or chandelier. This room came with one of those basic flush mount fixtures. Adding a chandelier creates instant drama, style, mood lighting, and defines the space.
If you have younger children at home, try an old trunk for a coffee table. It is great for extra storage and it can take a beating
We also created easy, budget friendly seating through using benches at the dining table instead of chairs. Second hand benches cost less than chairs, are easy to find, and painted out black, they merge seamlessly into the design and ground the space.
They asked for nature inspired accents that are unique conversation starters. My answer for this was to introduce the idea of a living wall planter. It is a fun family activity to do together, and it adds a touch of whimsy and 3-D sculpture as opposed to a typical one dimensional picture.
The fabric is my favorite element in the space. It pulls the color palette together and adds that much needed whimsical touch.
They family is now busy implementing this design, I can't wait to see how it turns out!
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