Taming the Clutter & Tying it All Together!

This family with young children uses their main living space for multiple purposes - from kids play zone to TV area to a space for music lessons to a homework area and they love to entertain - whew!!  They were looking for ways to make the space look well designed, incorporate their existing artwork and support multiple functions.

Before Photos

We started by creating an inspiration board with soft calming colors and natural elements:

The family's existing artwork and furniture was then incorporated into a board full of ideas for the family to use when they were ready to choose paint colors, furniture and accessories.

We also developed a new space plan and potential built in system that can help to better organize the space, create a place for the TV and provide lots of storage for homework, toys and music.

Arts & Crafts Fantasy!

This home owner is a writer who loves the light, detail and richness of a historic home mixed with a touch of modern design and fantasy. 

Living room / Library / Bar - before:





Bar / Library Before



After

We started work with inspiration boards to try to capture the home owner's tastes in furniture accessories and color. 

We further developed the inspiration board to include existing furniture and accessories as well as planned furniture and accessory purchases to help achieve a cohesive design.

We also did some redesign to the back wall of the bar area.  The existing mirror made the space seem dark and masculine.  An arch was suggested to help tie the bar area into the arts and crafts furniture selections and help soften the space.  It also reminded the homeowner of warm Tuscan design.

Bar Area Study Model

The end result is three distinct rooms connected by color and beautiful furniture and accessories.  It is a perfect creative writer's retreat!