1. Converstion Area (the furniture is balanced in the space)

2.  Three Lamps in a triangle pattern.

3. Similar Patterns and Colors throughout the space.

4. See how the Rug anchors the furniture.

5. Natural Elements

6. Notice the Different Textures on the table...

7. Fabric

8. Staggering the heights of the items on the coffee table

This beautiful bedroom now reflects the taste

of the woman of the house.

where her new husband had been a widower.

So, much of the style of the room was that of the

 previous lady of the house.

BEFORE

There was a lot in the room and we needed to trim it down.

Notice the heavy armoir on the side wall.

AFTER

We moved the heavy piece and created a grouping on the wall. 

 It feels much more to scale and quite warm and inviting.

BEFORE

AFTER

We found out as we tried moving the armoir that it was in three pieces.

Which was perfect, because now we could take the drawer sections

and use them in the closet as a dresser.

BEFORE

AFTER

The art grouping on the wall with the lamp

even out the space and help to create a warm inviting atmosphere.

The newly married couple now have space 

to hang some wedding photos.

Notice what a difference the curtains make.

Simple and clean decor.

BEFORE

A different view of the side of the room.

See how the mirrored piece was just to large for the space.

AFTER

The bookcase with the painting feels much better.

BEFORE

Notice the corner by the window.

The dresser that is there feels too tight for the space.

See how the taller narrower cabinet works so much better.

Sooo... fun to see the transformation!

We gave this living room a little shake up!

We turned the couches on an angle and placed them close together

 in a L pattern so you can have a nice conversation

without having someone walk between you.

See how welcoming and inviting this arrangement feels.

We have divided the room up into different areas.

The back wall with the keyboard now feels like it has it's own space.

The two couches create a conversation area

as well as tv viewing.

On this back wall we arranged a nice reading area

with a lamp and table.

It also works for veiwing the tv.

Notice how we added a lamp and some flowers on the table.

This is a quick easy way to accessorize a tabletop.

The red pillow in the chair is a nice way

 to pull color around the room.

Overall, we created a warm inviting place

to visit, read a book or watch a movie!

In my last post I showed you a before and after of this Living Room.

The homeowner really just wanted to figure out a way to make the room

 feel different than it was.

 

BEFORE

AFTER

Remember our goal is to make the space feel more COZY using what is in the home already.

The Living Room was more formal and we wanted to create a more casual feel---

and something different.

BEFORE

AFTER

We folded the quilt over the back of the chair and placed a couple of pillows

 that did not match-- but had the same colors of the room. 

We also placed a lace coverlet on the back of the other chair,

 it ties in nicely with the lace drapes, and relaxes the formalness of the chairs.

The entry

We created a nice unit with the bookcase and the mirror grouping.

Notice how we took the pillow from the sofa and placed it on the chair, 

that way you tie the color and pattern around the room.

It does feel inviting!

In this post I wanted to show you the other sitting room

that we changed up. 

The room at the back is the one we changed up. 

This is the BEFORE. 

The two couches used to be one big sectional in the living room. 

We separated it and put one in each space.

AFTER

The room has much better seating and makes for a nice place to gather.

This room BEFORE had just the large chair, so there was really no room for anyone else to sit down and have a conversation.

We moved the computer hutch in the other corner, and made a nice display on the top.

We placed the shelving in the other corner and filled it with a few accessories.  Notice the lamp behind the chair, we also added a few natural elements on the shelf.  We brought in a couple of pillows and throw blankets to make the space more cozy.

The client had some vinyl lettering on the wall and we decided to leave it and just add the painting at the far end.  It is different, but I think it works!

Having the chair and the sofa in the room made it much more useful.  It is now a place that the family can gather.