Happy Friday everyone! We have been soooo overwhelmed with this Christmas season that we haven’t had time to post as many #FIF posts as we wanted. Now that its a new year (CRAZY, I still keep writing 2014!) we are coming in hot with lots of great content for the blog that will inspire you and encourage you to make your own house a beautiful home for you and your loved ones! As I have mentioned before, Fix it Fridays are a fun and engaging way for all of us who enjoy interior design to join in on a discussion on how to improve and beautiful different spaces each week. Some photos will be of my clients before & afters and some will be rooms by other designers that I found online.
Today’s Fix It Friday is focused on a drab and dreary living room in a suburban tract home. What are a few design flaws that stand out to you?
Here is how this living room turned out after I changed a few things…
5 Changes I made:
- Painted wall paneling: There were so many different windows in this room that I couldn’t really achieve a bold focal point. So, I closed off the windows with this gorgeous wood paneling detail and painted it white to achieve the fresh, modern look that my clients were going for.
- Created a bold focal point: I added a large starburst mirror in the center of the wall paneling to really bring an impressive WOW to the space.
- Hung symmetrical sconces: If you know me you know that I am obsessed with symmetry. I think it adds so much to any and every space. I added two elegant sconces to either side of the mirror, notice the wood paneling also had a symmetrical design to highlight the symmetry in the sconce placement.
- Added an area rug: Area rugs are one of those things that can totally change the feel of a space. Our clients were looking for a glamorous modern style so we added a fresh grey/blue geometric rug to the space.
- Developed a conversational area: I love this conversational look. Not only is it extremely functional but it just looks so inviting and cozy. I added 4 comfy chairs in a deep blue color all facing inward toward a center coffee table. Try this next time you’re space planning in your home. Its a fun way to enjoy your living room!
To see more before and after photos of this living room click here!
I do love (do you ever get tired of hearing that word–people have to always be saying this to you!) all of the molding and the clean bright walls. It looks so fantastic with the silver metallics and the neutral furniture. Never would have thought of covering over a window. So is removing the windows part of the project or are they still there? And if so, how do you address them? Thanks Rebecca. I know you’re a busy lady so if you have time to answer, I appreciate it.