Design Plan - Family Moves In and Updates Childhood Home

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Today I would like to share a recent design project that has the most romantic back story. My clients, reached out to me and asked for my help creating a design plan for their new home. During our consultation I learned that it happened to be the childhood home that one of them grew up in. 

Not only is that in itself romantic, but the 1920's house is absolutely stunning. They asked me to help update the home without compromising it's original charm and character. We started in their Family Room, creating an updated design that embraced the gorgeous natural woodworking throughout the space. They were so happy with the results of our design plan, that they came back to us to help with the Formal Living Room and adjacent Dining Room. 

Here is a look...

Here is a look at the Living Room and Dining Rooms Together...

And, here is a look at all of the spaces we have designed in this home so far...

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Rug Chandelier Drapes Etagere Art Fabric Lamps Placemats Boxwood Rug Rug Table Sconces Mirror Chairs Tray Drapes Sconces Pillows Hurricanes Urns Sheet Music

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A Beautiful Updated Living Room With Oak Trim

Welcome to Day 8 of my 31 Days of Design Series. Today, I'm excited to share a family room we designed that features the most beautiful medium oak woodworking. Our clients came to us for a design plan that embraced the natural oak used throughout their home and did not require them to paint it in order to acheive a fresh, updated, current look. 

The story of the house is quite romantic. Our client just purchased the family home she grew up in and will be raising her family there now. She came to us for a design plan that allowed her to bring her own style to the family room, while embracing the beauty and charm of the home. The space we were working in features beautiful, medium oak trim, fireplace mantle and builtin bookcases. After consulting with the family, I got to work creating a design that highlighted the oak. We used a combination of the clients existing furniture pieces and new items to give them a comfortable, inviting space that is high in style, yet timeless. 

Take a look..

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Room Image Tables Pillow Pillow Pillow Pillow Fabric Ottoman Gallery Images Lamp Topiaries

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Vintage Slipper Chair

My sister-in-law found this great chair at a local thrift store for $22.

I fell in love with the curves and vintage vogue style. The color, not so great.

(Before)

I knew right away that it was going in here...

This was the first time I recovered a chair with a lot of curves so, I wanted to practice first. I used an old curtain panel that I had laying around. It works for now, one day I'll fall in love with a fabric and recover it without feeling guilty.

I used a staple gun to secure the fabric, a hot glue gun to attach the trim and a tack hammer to apply the nail heads. I had leftover trim paint that I used for the legs and back along with a coat of poly.

It didn't turn out perfect but it was a learning experience that only set me back $32 ($22 for the chair & $10 for the trim). The cost for a professional job would have been $300.

Have a great day. Thanks for stopping by.

Stop by The shabby nest , Crazy Domestic and fingerprints on the fridge for Linky parties with a ton of inspiration. Another great place to visit, sawdust and paper scraps is having a "Build-Hers" party with great projects built by girls.


Also linked up to Funky Junk Interiors Chair Party.