We're doing something a little different today! We are BOTH doing the Monday redesign for Marie's Entry Room! Here are her before pictures. What's a little fun competition between friends?
Erin's Design-I tried to stick within Marie's budget and use what she already had as much as possible. It was pretty easy since she's got a great neutral sofa and loveseat already, and even the pillows can stay! Don't worry about the green carpet either, because the accessories in the space will help to tie in the carpet and make it look like you planned it there all along! She is great at projects so I've given her some ideas for inexpensive projects she can do herself to stay within the budget!
Moving things around just a little. I'd like to see the mirror moved above the piano and a large clock put above the console. Currently, the mirrors' scale is a little bit small for the wall, but by placing it about 12"-18" above the piano, it will help it to seem bigger because it is grouped in with the larger piano.
Erin's Concept Board:
1. This simple, elegant console table is actually from Amazon.com! And with a price tag of only $90 you can't beat it! The half moon is a great fit for the space on the wall between the entry door and the closet door. This is the main pathway through the space and a rounded table will seem to take up less space in addition to providing softer edges when walking by. We wouldn't want anyone running into sharp corners on the way out the door! (Mini design lesson: These half moon shaped tables can also be called demilune tables!)
2. Paint colors from Sherwin Williams will warm up the space while still keeping it neutral for the accents to shine through! The neutral colors I'd like to use are SW6121 Whole Wheat as the main color and the slightly darker accent color on the partial wall behind the sofa is SW6123 Baguette. Both of these are some of my favorites because their undertones have a warm inviting feel to them instead of a yellow, green, or pink undertone.
3. If you know how to use a sewing machine just a little, Roman Shades are some of the easiest window treatments to make, and they'd fit perfectly in Marie's Bay windows. All the fabric and hardware needed for this project can be bought for under $100! I'd make something similar to these from Pottery Barn. Use a light green fabric for the accent color instead to tie in the carpet color.
4. Round End Table from Target. This will fit perfectly by your sofa and provide space for a family picture or two and a accent lamp.
5. Jonsbo Orod Lamp from Ikea. Paint the inside of the glass an accent color of red or green to bring a little color to the area.
6.Homemade Clock for above the console table. I love this one but it's super easy to make yourself, and you can customize it with images of your family and colors that coordinate with your space.
7. Canvas art above the sofa. Use this art for a main focal point. You could buy a piece, but since the feel of your space is a little more modern, buy a blank large canvas and pencil a simple pattern onto it. Something with a bunch of horizontal lines in different widths. Then just paint them in different shades of red, green, and brown that compliment the space. Using horizontal lines will make the wall seem more spacious.
8. For accessorizing above the piano and the new console, find a mixture of light neutral colored vases and containers. Glass would also work. It will keep the design clean and let the artwork, pillows you've already got, and new clock shine through as your focal points.
Though it doesn't fit in the budget now, I'd recommend later on down the road getting a large rug for the living room. It will help to pull all the pieces together and not make it feel so much like everything is shoved against all the wall space. The ideal size would be a 8' x 10' rug. The rug will work now over the carpet and will also be a nice change when you put in your wood floors!
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Deb's Design-I know Marie was a little worried about her sage green carpet, and is possibly thinking about replacing it with wood floors someday. I tried to keep this in mind as I was planning the space so everything could stay around when the time comes to replace the floors. {Disclaimer: I did go over Marie's budget; however, I have some plans for Marie to use her money wisely.} I like to plan the space how it should be designed and I knew with Marie being crafty and resourceful, she could find similar items that I recommend.
With the piano, a loveseat and a large sofa, there are too many focal points in the room. I had to elimate the loveseat to open things up a little bit. By having a loveseat under the bay window, it makes the room feel smaller so I'm sorry, but it needs to go! Sell it on craigslist and use the money towards your redesign. I suggest getting two chairs and an end table to nestled in the bay window. This still allows for plenty of seating (you can always use the piano bench too if more seating is needed) and it also opens up the room more. I also placed a console table in the entry way with a large clock centered above. I am suggesting that the existing mirror be put up on craigslist too. With the large wall space and vaulted ceilings, the mirror is too small for the space. Trust me on this one... just see where I go with it.
Deb's Concept Board:
1. The color palette I chose for this room has a warm feel to it. I thought it was important with the sage green carpet to accent it with some golden colors and white. The white will make it feel modern and clean. I suggest painting the walls in Sherwin Williams Green Earth SW7748. It is a grey green and will help incorporate the green of the carpet into the room, but lighten the room at the same time.
2. Marie also would like drapes on the windows. I think these drapes from Pottery Barn fit perfectly with our color palette. Marie is also crafty enough that she could find similar fabric and create similar drapes on her own.
3. I would place this lamp from CB2 in the corner, between the piano and the chair. I love its clean and modern look and it's a great deal too!
4. Target has some wonderful chairs for $299. A great selection too. A pair of these would be perfect in front of the bay window. They add just a little bit of color and fun to the room too.
5. I recommend placing a side table between the two chairs. You can't beat this side table in white from Ikea. A tall plant like this would be perfect on top of this table.
6. A large clock like this would be perfect centered above the console table. It adds some dimension and scales down the vaulted ceiling a little bit.
7. I love this console table fromPottery Barn {and it's on special too!}. I love the simplicity of it and its shelves. If you are wanting something a little less expensive, here is a great alternative from Target.
8. Above the piano, I would place family pictures in these matted frames from Target. I would space them about 6-8" apart, side by side.
9. Ikea is great when you are looking for inexpensive art. Here is a great large print that can be framed and centered over the sofa.
I would also add a plant in the corner between the piano and the sofa. Having greenery is one of the easiest ways to freshen a room and give it a different element (height & texture). A rug and some accent pillows should also be added down the road, but I knew I was pressing my luck with the budget already. I had fun doing your redesign, Marie and I hope you enjoy it.
Marie also wanted a deadline to finish her redesign of the space. So Marie, send us pictures by July 1st. We can't wait to see what you've done!
Here's the fun part! You get to vote on your favorite. If you like Erin's, put Erin in the comments. If you like Deb's put Deb in the comments. At the end of the week we'll pick a lucky reader from those who voted. The winner will be one of our next redesign participants! Our slots are filling up fast so this is a great opportunity to make sure that you get a chance for us to redesign YOUR space at no cost!
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