1. AN UNEXPECTED FLOOR PLAN.
The furniture in this space almost moves in a circular pattern. With chairs and a desk and tables all at an angle, the flow of the room is both original and is flexible. If you move from piece to piece, a circular shape forms. Try using groups of furnishings on the angle if you have a tricky floor plan that is not flowing any other way.
2. WALL TO WALL RUG WITH A FUN, THROW RUG ATOP.
The warmth of wall-to-wall carpeting is so appealing, and many homes have wall-to-wall carpeting that needs some livening up. I love the trick of tossing a fun and/or trendy rug on top of the carpeting to break up the monotony and add style to the space. It also unifies a central seating area. Hide rugs or daring patterned throw rugs would be perfect choices for this use.
3. STUNNING MOULDINGS.
The perimeter of the entire room is topped by the most gorgeous and thick crown mouldings. These add architectural interest to the space, and provide the perfect “frame” for the room. There is another fun little moulding trick in this space, not to miss: It is the thin moulding that has been added to the basic wall surrounding the fireplace. This simple touch adds texture to the fireplace wall, but also “double frames” the art, bringing further focus to the focal point of this space.
4. LUCITE COFFEE TABLE.
If you are considering using some lucite in your space – but just want a touch, a central table, such as a coffee table, is the perfect spot. It allows for the eye to pass from one end of a room to the other, without any obstruction. That is yet another detail {in addition to the circular angles of the furnishings} that gives this particular space such an open and airy flow. In spite of the fact that is is chock full of furnishings, this room does not feel stuffed in any way.
5. PAINTED BOOKSHELVES WITH A LOVELY COLOR ON THE BACK.
This is not a new design trick, but it is still a gorgeous and simple way to bring depth and color into your space. The backs of bookshelves are a perfect place to get adventurous with color, or to kick one of your punch colors up a notch by using a brighter or darker version. I also love this trick because it brings further attention to an architectural element in your space; if you have built-ins, they should be highlighted! I adore the sea-glass green that is used on the backs of the bookshelves in this room – and how gorgeous it looks beside the rich british khaki walls.
6. A GORGEOUS DESK THAT DOUBLES AS AN END TABLE.
The desk that you see in the back right hand corner is not only beautiful, it is practical in so many ways. It functions as part of the circular flow of the furnishings; it functions as a useful desk area; it functions as an end table to the sofa; it functions as a place to keep a beautiful light just beside the sofa; and it functions as a great place to layer and tuck a gorgeous X-bench. I love how this desk works in this space. Ditto!
What else did you see?
WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-6? OR SOMETHING ELSE?
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Today is my honey’s birthday. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life. I could write an entire blog about how wonderful this man is, I tell ya. {this is the darling man who “likes” all of my individual Facebook posts. Now, how cute is that??}
Happy Birthday, sweetheart! I love you! Toujours.
