MISSION HOUSE REMODEL
February 4, 2020
Downsizing is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming adventure in life. I had so much fun working with this family to design a functional, fresh and beautiful home that incorporates some of their past and works for them in this phase of their life. Now they can spend more time on the important stuff: time with their kids, grandkids and friends, traveling more and not worrying about keeping up a big house and yard as much!
The family loves spending time around the water and the soothing blue tile had already been chosen for the backsplash when I entered the project. They also had a gorgeous commissioned painting that tells part of their story and love for the water that they wanted to incorporate into the design. Since the remodel included a very open floor plan, I decided the calming blues would set the tone for the entire project and I am so thrilled with how it all turned out.
The living area really needed a larger rug to ground the space and fit with the furniture. I found a beautiful neutral rug that has a vintage feel and is very soft underfoot. It pairs nicely with the client’s existing couch and we added the rich navy velvet chairs for texture and warmth. They are perfect next to the fireplace for a cozy reading space!
The client also had an awesome solid dining table they wanted to use but the extra large formal dining chairs needed to be updated. For contrast, we swapped those out for four simple black wood side chairs of a timeless design. We added two classic upholstered dining chairs to the ends and a new rug to finish the look. I love how the beautiful painting is the centerpiece in this room.
BEFORE
The client needed help with this existing built in book case area that was staying. They also wanted to use a current buffet somewhere in the design if possible but it just did not work in this space. We found some new hardware for the buffet, giving it an instant refresh, and used it in another part of the living room. It now works perfect next to a game table that can be used when entertaining too.
We then had a custom reclaimed wood console built to fit the unusual space. I love how the reclaimed wood brings in a calming contrast and the mirror really opens up the space! The bookshelves were simplified and I added in a few new items to give them a refresh and soften the space.
BEFORE
By adding some new furniture, textiles and accessories and mixing them with some of the client’s existing treasured items, this family has a fresh and calming new home to take them into the next decade. I hope it will be a place they can both entertain in and find relaxing!
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