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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The bed is almost always a focal point in a bedroom. 
This bedroom BEFORE
The bedroom AFTERWe placed the bed at an angle ---
Added a few more quilts and pillows
and put a few baseball caps on the wall behind the bed.
It instantly became the focal point of the room.
This wall had nothing that you really rested your eye on.
We made a grouping on the wall
with the same shelf that was there and just added a few more items.
It created a unit on that wall ---a focal point!
Here is a close-up of the group.
This family room BEFORE
We created a grouping or unit behind the couch on the wall.
This far wall BEFORE --- nothing to focus on.
We have a focal point --- a unit to focus on!
Go look around your house
and see if you have a place to rest your eyes.
Monday, February 16, 2009
This entry wall is filled --- nothing really stands out as important.
What do you see in this BEFORE?
Is there a place for your eyes to focus?
In the AFTER shot ---
We brought in the piano and placed a mirror above it.
See how it becomes the focal point of that wall.
Your eye has a place to pause.
At this angle, in the BEFORE the artwork and pictures line the wall.
In this AFTER--- We created a unit above the couch.
Doesn't it feel better.
The bed is usually the focus of a bedroom.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Notice the touches of Red
Family Room BEFORE
Family Room AFTER
AFTERWhat elements create this "cozy" space?
Lighting -- Lamps in three different places---
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Notice the Red that we put on the mantel ---
We have seen this before --- but look for the Red this time.
The Red on the piano bench ---
the pillow on the chair --- and the Red books.
Add a little Red and --- see the room pop!
Monday, February 9, 2009
- A tray of green apples
- A pot with twigs (you can cut these from your own yard!)
- Some small green plants
- Two vases on the mantel with greenery and fruit
This after shot shows some greenery on the table, a vase of flowers
As you are looking in magazines for ideas,
This greenery with the berries, definately adds to the cozy feel.
I want to continue taking you back to this family room before and
We are looking for natural elements . . .
This room has a variety of green plants,
It really does add to the big picture!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
These sunflowers brighten up this Family Room.
In this before photo --- the family room shows as a fun game area, but not as "cozy" as it could be.
With the addition of a few natural elements --- The vase of sun flowers, the green plant on the dresser, the yellow pot on the fireplace mantel and the little pot of sticks on the side table --- it gives you a different feel.
As you look at the before and after shots I want you to notice the other principles that we have talked about before.
What do you see that has created a more comfortable atmosphere?
- Natural elements (plants, flowers, twigs)
- Lighting (a couple of lamps)
- Fabric (some throw pillows, and a blanket, as well as the rug).
- Tables (end table, coffee table, tall slender cabinet on the far wall, a dresser)
Another vase with flowers!
See how great it goes next to lamp on an end table.
Living Room --- BEFORE
Living Room --- AFTER
We are looking at natural elements.
See the green plants on top of the shelf, and the flowers in the vase.
Also notice the other principles that we talked about before:
Rug, Pillows, Lighting, Tables
It all Makes a Difference!
Monday, February 2, 2009
For a room to feel balanced, you want to have the weight evenly 
In this before picture the fireplace is a heavy element in the corner. 
We moved in a couple of cabinets from another room and gave some weight to the large wall. See how it balances out the fireplace and the heavyness of the couch and loveseat.
This before picture has alot of heavy furniture lined against the walls as well as artwork filling the space. This room had too much weight.
After moving things around we evened out the weight and it feels more balanced. Can you see how having some space or air around the pieces makes it also have better balance? It just feels better!