Family/Living | Dining | Kitchen | Bed | Bath | Other

A living room reminiscent of a lovely spring garden is the inspiration I choose for this transformation.  Luxurious fabrics in pale greens, creams and a punch of peach bring this room alive with vibrancy.  The embroidered silk draperies, marble-topped cocktail table and embossed Florentine carpet offer subtle elegance to this inviting space.  The pebble fireplace surround and hearth were replaced using beautiful hand-crafted artisan tiles ~ simply chic and absolutely elegant!
 

These beautiful convex windows required an equally beautiful family room to showcase them.  So we dressed the windows in luxurious embroidered silk and hung them with medallion holdbacks to create an elegant valance swag which perfectly frames the space.  The sofas are extra deep and finished with many pillows to make for comfortable conversations or tantalizing television viewing.  The rich burgundies, warm golds and soothing green hues, coupled with the soft chenilles and fringe, the graceful lines of the sofas and wrought iron tables, all work harmoniously to give the space the warmth and elegance the homeowner was after.
 

In this room we replaced the royal blue carpet with maple engineered wood floors and added a diamond-patterned sisal rug to pull together the seating group.  We had wrought iron wall sconces wired for some ambient light along with a floor torchiere and a new glass shade chandelier.  The back wall was finished with a bronze metallic paint to give it a faux suede effect to compliment the club chair, dining room chair upholstery and silk draperies.
 

To update this space from traditional to have a contemporary flair, we replaced the carpet and opted for this easy-care concrete solution which features a "ribbon" of color from the front door through to the kitchen. A 3-step paint finish was applied to the walls to create the warm gilded gold look the client wanted. We replaced the traditional window treatments with clean, contemporary roman shades in a neutral fabric to contrast with the new walls. Traditional lighting with crystal accents was brought in to compliment the custom furniture to create a cozy, contemporary living space.
 

The client desired a “boys club” feel for the living room – someplace to play games, watch TV and kick up your feet and relax… with a bit of elegance.  Deep, supple leather chairs and ottoman with nail head details, sisal rug, dark walnut stained armoire and valances provide the masculine feel while the blue and brown drapery panels, pillows and lamps provide the feminine touch to make it just right.
 

Using inspiration from the gold Venetian plaster walls, we choose two beautifully tailored chairs in red and gold chenille while contrasting the walls with a punch of red with the sofa.  The arched window was highlighted with Italian silk stripped drapery panels to add a  bit of drama and whimsy to the formal living room.
 

Furniture from a former home wasn’t working for the homeowner’s new family room.  We added gold and sage tones to the walls and used complimentary fabrics for the window valances, parsons dining chairs and other upholstery pieces in the room.  New lighting and some accessories added the final touches (kitty loves the new family room too!