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Showing posts with label Balance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Balance. Show all posts
Thursday, February 16, 2012
So what can you learn from looking at this great
Great room?
Let's to go through the space and talk about
what design principles you can use from this example.
In the above photo the furniture is gathered around the
center of the room facing the fireplace which
is the focal point of the room.
It creates a wonderful conversation area.
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
(flowers, apples)
6. Notice the Different Textures on the table...
wicker basket, the wooden boxes
as well as the shiny glass candlesticks.
And of course books...I love books in a room.
7. Fabric
(the different toss pillows)
8. Staggering the heights of the items on the coffee table
makes it more pleasing to the eye.
See how you can take ideas from this beautifully designed
Dream Home and use a few in your own home!!
Try at least one in your house today!
Monday, September 12, 2011
This beautiful bedroom now reflects the taste
of the woman of the house.
This client was new to the home, she married into family of 6
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.
AFTER
See how the taller narrower cabinet works so much better.
Sooo... fun to see the transformation!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Today I am going to give you the answers to the Redesign quiz that we had on this lovely Living Room!
BEFORE
AFTER
The first thing we did was create a more balanced feel to the room by moving the furniture so that weight was evenly distributed throughout the space.
So... BALANCE to the room.
BEFORE
AFTER
See how we were able to take a few things away and it feels more evenly weighted.
We added tables. TABLES allow you a space to accessorize.
We created more of a FOCAL POINT. A fireplace is a natural focal point in a room. If you can emphasize it more with a few interesting accessories it is a place that your eye is drawn to. The little gold couch is a very special piece and quite unique. The mirror that we placed above the fireplace is the right scale for the wall and it creates more light and movement to the room.
LIGHTING.
We turned on the lamp! See how it really warmed up the space. It creates a warm and inviting feel to the room.
We brought in a few NATURAL ELEMENTS. The Green plant and ...
The BASKET of PINECONES. Also notice the wicker baskets under the couch in the previous photo and the basket with the pinecones. This adds a nice TEXTURE to the room.
We brought in this little cabinet. It was a perfect piece to use for accessories and add some personality and the color works great.
See how we chose just a FEW items to place on the inside. This makes it more pleasing to look at and highlights what is there.
In this BEFORE photo you can see that the little cabinet was at the end of the hall.
It is always fun to add a little wimsy to your room. This little frog prince reading on a stack of books was just FUN!
BEFORE
AFTER
YOU can really feel the difference! And this was done using just what she had in her home already.
You can really see her style can't you.
We all have a certain style --- if you look around your home you will see there are some things in common.
Whether it is colors or shapes, you will notice when you shop you are drawn to certain kinds of items.
So as you follow these simple little design tips that I shared with you today you will be able to transform a space in your own home --- HOW FUN!
I am joining Susan today at Between Naps on the Porch for some fun BEFORE and AFTERS.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
My last post was a quiz about this room. Today I have the answers!What made the difference?
BEFOREThe bed was the dominant piece in the room. The wall to the right really needed something to balance out some of the visual weight of the bed.
AFTER
A dresser seemed like the logical choice. But thier bed has drawers underneath so they did not have a dresser.
In the closet we found a cedar chest. We also took a shelf with a quilt rod from another room, and together created enough visual weight to balance out the heavy bed.
Notice how all of these items seem to have a common theme. This homeowner is drawn to a country cottage feel. So when we shopped the house we were able find items that fit together nicely.
You will see this in your own home --- you are usually drawn to a certain kind of style or look.
BEFORE
The bedroom was rather plain and showed very little personality.
AFTER
The additional pillows and quilt that were in storage really
helped to cozy up the bed.
The bed is the focal point of a bedroom and you want to make it look as inviting a possible.
Look how we tied the lavender, green and blue from the quilt throughout the room.
This antique rocking chair and mirror from the basement really added some visual weight the the other side of the room. On the floor is a wicker basket with a few blankets folded up inside. Also the pillow in the chair continues to tie the color throughout.
BEFORE
Notice the scale of the piece hanging above the bed.
It is too small for that space.
AFTER
The clock with the two wire candle holders feels better. It is the right size, and together they create more of a unit above the bed.
Also see how much cozier it feels to have the lamps ON.
As you look at the nightstands, you will see that we put together more of a unit, hanging something above the lamp. One side is more feminine and the other more masculine.
BEFORE
AFTER
We balanced out this wall by adding the chair
and hanging the photos on the wall.
The plant adds a natural element and softens the space.
We used the china hutch to display the homeowners collection of china and teapots.
So overall, the redesign of this bedroom created a much more cozy and inviting space!
Notice how all of these items seem to have a common theme. This homeowner is drawn to a country cottage feel. So when we shopped the house we were able find items that fit together nicely.
You will see this in your own home --- you are usually drawn to a certain kind of style or look.
BEFOREThe bedroom was rather plain and showed very little personality.
AFTERThe additional pillows and quilt that were in storage really
helped to cozy up the bed.
The bed is the focal point of a bedroom and you want to make it look as inviting a possible.
Look how we tied the lavender, green and blue from the quilt throughout the room.
This antique rocking chair and mirror from the basement really added some visual weight the the other side of the room. On the floor is a wicker basket with a few blankets folded up inside. Also the pillow in the chair continues to tie the color throughout.
BEFORENotice the scale of the piece hanging above the bed.
It is too small for that space.
AFTERThe clock with the two wire candle holders feels better. It is the right size, and together they create more of a unit above the bed.
Also see how much cozier it feels to have the lamps ON.
As you look at the nightstands, you will see that we put together more of a unit, hanging something above the lamp. One side is more feminine and the other more masculine.
BEFORE
AFTERWe balanced out this wall by adding the chair
and hanging the photos on the wall.
The plant adds a natural element and softens the space.
We used the china hutch to display the homeowners collection of china and teapots.
So overall, the redesign of this bedroom created a much more cozy and inviting space!
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