Welcome to my new and improved blog!! So glad you made your way over.
One of my readers, Lisa from Florida, asked for help on her family room, a nice open space adjacent to her kitchen. She sent me pics and gave me ideas on what she was looking for, so I came up with lots of ideas for her space to bring in fabric and warmth on the walls. Lisa loves blues and greens and told me that they are replacing the current sectional with the one you see on the inspiration board, a chocolate brown leather.
Lisa said she was stuck on what to do in this room, but I think with a few changes, this room can really be a standout. First of all, I advised her to move the TV unit to the right at least a foot to get it away from the chair in the corner. The furniture really has to stay in this position, since there’s not a lot of walls in this space, so I’m leaving the new sectional where this one is and the TV on the same wall. I don’t think there’s room to move that chair out of the corner either, so it will stay where it is.
Moving the TV unit to the right will make it visually look a lot better on that wall. I also advised her to add a large piece of artwork to that wall since she has the room. I love the arched doorways they have in their house. That’s a nice feature. I suggested a warm neutral for the walls to flow with the new chocolate brown sofa and to give the room more of a cozy feel. Not too dark, but a medium to light tone of golden tan, such as these : Believable Buff, Whole Wheat, Lenox Tan, Latte
That small wall to under the staircase needs a piece of furniture, so I came up with a booksellers table, which can hold books and a small lamp.
I think that will be the perfect piece for this wall. She could also go with something taller like a regular bookcase.
She will have barstools there at the counter behind the sofa.
Looking towards her foyer. I suggested she get a large mirror over that chest there in the hallway to really open up that space too.
Large wall with the sliding glass doors. Her vertical blinds will have to stay, but I suggested she get a pair of panels and flank the door with them, raising the rods up higher than the wall of windows. To keep it simple, she could use 2 short rods instead of one longer one. I think the fabric will really soften up that wall a lot. She’s going to look at her Ballard Designs store for the panels I show oh the Inspiration Board.
I sent her a very detailed note on all of these changes and then the Inspiration Board I came up with:
Lisa FamilyRoom by Rhoda12 on Polyvore.com
If any of you would like to get a consultation of your own, click here for details. Hope you enjoyed this one!
See you Sunday for Thrifty Treasures!
am i really the first to comment on your new blog?
if so, then i’m happy to be the first to congratulate you on the move. looking forward to seeing what’s coming next.
you are a true inspiration to all of us decorator wantabees.
may God bless you for the blessing you are to so many.
randee
Rhoda, I love it! I’m so glad I came over here to help you celebrate! Woo Hoo! I’ll be linking up on Sun. xo
Congrats on your new blog. I should be linked up ok. Have a great weekend.
Very pretty! I love the choices you picked out. Her home is lovely!
I fixed everything and I am hooked up with you on this new site. Congrats! 🙂 I love this inspiration board. This is very similar to one I created for myself for my living room. I love the layout of this house.
Think I got you covered on my blog, new button code, new favorite address and glad for you to make the change you wanted.
I look forward to all of your wonderful stories, pictures and you sharing your many talents with us.
Blessings this evening and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Hi Rhoda!
Congrats on your new home… it looks great! I’ve corrected your address on my blogroll already.
Your consult looks great too… love the colors!
Rhoda, I would follow you anywhere! : )
I changed the address in my followed blogs. I may not comment all the time, but I love reading your blog! Glad you got a spot to call your own!
Congratulations on the move to WordPress.
I made the move a while back myself from blogger and am very happy with it. No more trials and frustrations.
Made all the link changes…..though your buttons don’t work for some reason. I’ll have my computer son take a look and see what’s up – if it’s on my end or not.
Congrats on your move Rhoda! Jen
Hi Rhoda, i am the very first to subscribe to your new blog address, all the way from Aust. if you don’t mind. Love, love love your blog, Amanda
Wow, what great advice. I hope Lisa sends the after pics!
Cal x
congrats on the move!!!!
can’t wait to see after pics of this house!!
Hi Rhoda!
Love the new blog look! 🙂
Beautiful design board! I can’t wait to see the transformation!
Enjoy the weekend!
Roeshel
Love the place! Love what you did with this house! Love that rug…it’s just like mine..hehe. Enjoy your “new place” and have a great weekend!
Oooh, I love the changes you suggested. I would love to be done with my blinds on the doorwall too. Just not sure. I could get panels, probably tab top on a wrought iron rod. However, I don’t want to make it dark in there so picking light colored panels that aren’t boring. That is my challenge.
Great job!! I can’t wait to check back Sunday!! Thanks for sharing. Connie
Congrats on your new blog! Looks great! And the consulation for your friend sounds awesome. Love the colors you chose for her.
Enjoy your weekend!
Rhoda, nice job.
I hope I can figure out how to be a follower, but I will try to do that before I leave on my trip. I will change it on my blog list when I get back. I’m trying to get out of here! LOL!
Glad you left a bread crumb trail. Enter my giveaway, and if you win, I’ll pick out a shiny object guaranteed to make you squeal! LOL!
See you when I get back…
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Hi there! I got your note about the painting, thank you so much! I have also added your NEW blog button to my blog!LOVE the colors you have chosen for the home above!God bless!~Lara