ditto :: a family room that encourages peaceful togetherness
Monday, February 13, 2012 by {darlene}

Today’s ditto is a welcoming family room space that blends restraint, symmetry, and soothing colors with the fun and function that makes a family room livable for, well….. family!

{room by James Radin, via House Beautiful}

DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:

1.  SHELVING THAT FEATURES A TREASURED COLLECTION.

This weekend, we just had a plush “angry bird” thrown across our front hall, that plummeted into our champagne glass collection. I recognize that this type of displaying is not appropriate for every season in our lives {understatement!}. But… if you are not in this season, maybe it is time to pull out all of those precious, beautiful collections you have hid away for “the future.” The stunning effect of pieces, displayed ‘en masse,‘ can really become pure art in a room!

2.  THE TV ABOVE THE FIREPLACE.

This may not be ideal for every room in your home, but in the family room, it can be so practical and beautiful to place a flat-screen TV above the hearth. It can be hidden with doors, or recessed, or hung right above the mantle… but when family is together, it is so nice to snuggle up with some popcorn to enjoy the view of your favorite movie AND your fire.

3.  A FARM TABLE IN THE FAMILY ROOM.

And nothing brings family together like a farm table  farm table full of food! Let’s all sit together and chat, shall we? Time for family game night.

4.  CREAM, CREAM, EVERYWHERE.

I love the dreamy effect of cream walls, built-ins, ceilings, hydrangeas, and comfortable furnishings. It has all the purity of white, but is just a little bit warmer; wrapping the room in coziness.

5.  PLENTY OF PLUSH SEATING.

Perfect for relaxing and encouraging the entire family to put up their feet. And if you have a family of boys, you are going to need snuggly seating if you want them to stay a while!

6.  MUTED TONES {BLUES AND ORANGES}.

Aren’t the muted colors in this space amazing? I love how the pale grayish-blues works with the muted pumpkin tones. Definitely a color combination worthy of ditto-ing! Duly noted.

7.  A BASKET OF HYDRANGEAS IN MONOTONE.

The hyndrangeas and the basket match. I just love how peaceful that looks! Ditto.

8. SYMMETRY AND CAREFUL EDITING.

Once again, Symmetry and editing reign supreme! These design elements keep this full room looking peaceful, orderly and welcoming. When life is busy, and hectic, and colorful… it can be so soothing to have a cozy, calm place that welcomes rest for the mind and unity for the family.

SO much goodness. Love anything I did not mention? or…

WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-8? SOMETHING ELSE?

I LOVE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS!

 

 

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7 Comments

  • I love the painted panelled ceiling. It would give most any space a cottage vibe.

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  • love this family room, too. I absolutely LOVE the idea of having the TV on top of the fireplace, would wonder if the heat of the fire cannot do damage to cables and screen? This makes me hesitant to go for it…

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    • We have had this set up in our home for 6 years with a flat screen, and set it up so that there was max distance between cables and the gas fireplace exhaust, and we have not had trouble. You should be sure that your building professional is made aware of protecting your tv from the heat. I don’t know if this would work for a traditional fireplace, but I am not sure!

  • Adore this room Darlene! Very comfortable; I also love the lighting. I might pull some blue and also tangerine colored pillows to the family room sofas.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  • This is the flow in my dream house. The kitchen is just behind the farm house table, open to both rooms and a formal dinning and livving on the othe side of the kitchen. I would want walls around the formal two room but all else open. I can just see my family hanging out in that room while I make yummy dinner, ha. Oh and the shelves would be overflowing with books! Love the room, thanks for sharing.

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  • I am crushing hard right now on blue & white!

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  • Love it all, especially the big farm table in the Family room. Our family would standing around it playing our favorite game called Pit. Thanks for sharing. And, yes, I’m a month behind on my blog reading. lol. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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