Posted
February 1, 2010 by
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Space Redesigns Hello Monday and hello February! Where did January go? It flew by, right? I have always loved these pendant lamps and wanted to work them into a Living Room redesign. So here is your Monday’s redesign. I hope you enjoy!
Here’s a breakdown of the goodies:
1. You may recognize this sofa from Friday’s post. I really, really love it. And it’s a steal at $949. So clean and sleek. Love it!
2. Aren’t these chairs wonderful? A great subtle pattern pairs them perfectly with the sofa, don’t you think? Plus gray, white and yellow look so yummy together.
3. I have always loved this rug too– you may also recognize it from Liz’s home. It’s a great foundation to this Living Room redesign, and I love the pop of red.
4. And these wonderful pendant lights. Don’t they add a great texture and formality to the room?
5. A little bit of yellow and silver on the wall to polish this room with a final touch.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this Monday’s redesign. If you need help designing your space, click here to view our services.
Tags: gray, living room, yellow
Posted
December 28, 2009 by
erin under
Space Redesigns I wanted a living room for today, one that was fairly monochromatic with a pop of color. I also wanted a few wood tones to warm up the space. I think I achieved it! It’s cool, yet calm and filled with warmth!
1. Lotus Rug from Ballard Designs. This was the starting point for my design. I wanted a large pattern on the floor and then to keep it simple for the rest of the space.
2. Gus Modern Jane Sofa from CSN Stores. This sofa is great! It has got clean lines, yet is very stuffed for a super comfy feel to it! Great for curling up and reading a book!
3. EKBY shelving from IKEA. Simple and clean lined, the color almost melts into the wall and lets the accents placed on it be the spotlight.
4. Textured white vases from West Elm. Love how the texture plays up the shapes of the vases. When choosing a more monochromatic scheme, be sure that there are different textures to keep things visually appealing.
5. Bellona Ceramic Lamp from Wal-Mart. Love this simple lamp! It helps to pull in more color while keeping things simple!
6. Colors from Sherwin Williams: Main Paint Color: SW 7648 Big Chill and Accent Paint Color: SW 6703 Frolic (LOVE that name!)
7. Maple Flooring from Anderson Flooring. By adding this beautiful warm floor into the space, you warm it up and allow for a gorgeous natural feeling to ground the cool greys and accent greens.
Tags: living room
Posted
November 9, 2009 by
erin under
Space Redesigns
Today’s color palette is more nature inspired. We’ve got some light aqua, lime, and rust to bring together a modern, yet natural living room. I was inspired from the beautiful wool rug from Overstock.com and the whole room grew from there. Many times, that’s the best way to make sure your room coordinates. Use a piece of art, or just choose a favorite picture that you like and go from there!
1. Handmade Wool Rug from Overstock.com
2. Thomas Paul Buds Pillow
3. Robertson Sofa from Williams-Sonoma Home
4. Porcelain Pearl Lamp
5. Modern Spa Stump End Table from Ralph Lauren Home
6. Suede Rust pillow from Etsy Seller TheHomeCentric
7. Make your own monogram wall art! Trace a large letter onto a piece of plywood. Use whatever font is your favorite! Cut around it using a jigsaw and spray paint it the color you’d like it to be! Hand above your sofa for a great art piece that’s tailored to your liking!
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Tags: living room, nature
Posted
October 26, 2009 by
erin under
Space Redesigns Remember the Camana’s Living Room from Friday? Here is their finished room design!
1. Chocolate Velvet Slipper Chairs from Target
2. Incognito Compact Desk from Crate and Barrel-This desk is great because it has plenty of storage and workspace, but when needed, can close up completely and look like an accent piece instead.
3. Modern Rock Wool Rug from Overstock.com. This rug brings in some color and a simple pattern to pull the space together.
4. Tambe Walnut Coffee Table from Crate and Barrel-This beautiful walnut coffee table brings some of the earthy element into the space that the Camana’s wanted.
5. Arlington Sofa upholstered in Caramel Twill from Pottery Barn
6. Retro Wall Canvases from Etsy seller Marie’s Cosy Cushions
7. Media Stand from Crate and Barrel
8. Carmen Pillow in Teal and Chartreuse from Crate and Barrel-We’ll bring in a little more color to the seating by adding these beautiful pillows. They provide some great colors and bringing in subtle texture.
9. Gorgeous velvet window panels from West Elm. This will warm up the walls which, since they are currently renting, cannot be painted. (Or try JcPenney’s for the same ones at a little better price.)
10. Aspelund Wardrobe from IKEA, Painted Espresso Brown. They don’t have any storage space for jackets and boots, so this will give them a nice piece that can double as a coat closet.
11. Sphere Table Lamp from West Elm placed on the circle end tables they already have.
Overall, the space accomplished all their goals AND stayed under their budget! Thanks so much for letting us assist you in your living room design!
Tags: earthy, living room, Modern, redesign
Posted
October 23, 2009 by
erin under
Space Redesigns The Camana’s contacted us to help them with their new apartment living room. Currently they have a few pieces but are unsure as to how to arrange their space and what new furniture pieces are needed for their room:
Here are their answers to our design questionnaire:
1. What space are we redesigning for you and what are the dimensions of that space (including the ceiling height)?
If you could sketch a simple floor plan with wall lengths and locations of windows and doors it would be helpful.
I need some serious help with the living room. As you will see in the photos we just moved in and things are in need of a place to go. Roughly the room is 18′ 6″ by 13′ 3″ with 8′ ceilings.
2. What are your favorite design store/home decor stores?
My favorite home stores are Crate and Barrel, West Elm, CB2, Pottery Barn and Anthropology. I also love quality finds from Ikea and Target. I like modern mixed with what I describe as earthy. Earthy to me means natural elements like stone, pretty woods like walnut, shells and fossils. I like polka dots. I like a neutral base with colors and patterns used as accents throughout the room.
3. What 3 words would you use to describe yourself and the feeling of the space you’d like?
Me: friendly, relaxed and kindhearted
Feeling of the space: inviting, chic and cozy
4. What is the most important thing you’d like to accomplish in your redesign?
Update the colors, new furniture arrangement, etc.
Finalize the room layout, have a set color palette and have a shopping list of set items to buy and where to get them.
5. What are two of your favorite and least favorite colors? What other colors are used throughout your home?
Favorites: blue and green
Least favorites: yellow and purple
Other colors in home: the kitchen is yellow (not my choice), the bathroom has white walls with spanish tiles (I pulled blue and burnt sienna as the accent colors), the bedroom is neutrals (cream, white and khaki), the office has no color scheme (dark brown woods, tan walls and black chairs) and the dinning room is outside (modern square glass table and coral colored chairs)
6. Who will be using/living in this space?
My husband and I live in the house (no kids and at this time no pets). We want to space to be useful for entertaining friends and family.
7. What type of lighting do you have in the space?
The only fixed lighting in the space (see photo) and it uses an incandescent bulb. I prefer incandescent bulbs too. Most of the electrical outlets in the room tie into a light switch (I will note these on the floor plan sketch).
8. Is there anything else you’d like us to include or consider in designing your space?
I need a desk in this space. I was looking at the Incognito compact office from Crate and Barrel. I really liked way that it closed up and the file drawer. We could use some storage solutions as well. We are keeping the TV (we don’t have cable so it does not get used too much, just for movies) and the side tables. We are renting this house so we need to keep the walls the same color, tan.
Check back Monday for their redesign. If you’d like help with your space see here for our full list of services.
Tags: living room, redesign
