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Let’s start with the major changes in this room. My friends ripped up the vintage carpet and replaced it with Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), they scraped the popcorn ceilings, painted, updated the fireplace, and made barn door window coverings. However, they kept the main pieces of furniture in this part of the space. Fun fact: my husband LOVES these couches. Whenever we visit with these friends, he sneaks downstairs and falls asleep on them.
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The fireplace turned out so beautifully. When I met with my friends for the original design consult, we talked quite a bit about what to do with this particular feature. One person wanted to paint the brick to lighten up the space, the other didn't want to touch the brick at all. So, I came up with this design as a compromise. By adding simple moulding to frame out the brick, adding more moulding and some panelling above the fireplace, and painting all of the trimwork a bright white, we transformed this fireplace without painting the brick. It now feels bright, updated, and more substation in the space. This was quite a simple project for even a beginner handyperson, and it cost just a few hundred dollars. When you walk into the room, the fireplace is now the main focal point, and it sets the tone for the rest of the space.
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When I created the design plan, I suggested getting Roman blinds for window coverings. After I presented the plan, my friends asked about doing barn door window coverings. This idea actually solved several problems in the room. First, it took away the question of what do do with the ledge on this wall. I have the same ledge in my basement halfway up the wall, and while in theory it might be a good idea, it can be really awkward in reality. Having these doors fill up the empty space makes the ledge disappear. It also solved the problem of what to hang on this wall. We couldn't hang floor length curtains here because of the ledge, and the wall would feel empty with nothing on it at all. This was a really good solution to all of those issues.
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Y’all, can you even believe this transformation?! One of the requirements we discussed for this space was a desk/work area with storage. My immediate thought was a built-in desk. This area literally has a little niche that was just calling out for this design! I knew my friends could handle this DIY too, because they are super handy. I just LOVE the way it turned out. This area was heavily inspired by the female half of this couple. She loves this shade of blue. We actually refer to it as Colleen-blue when we are out in the world. Another thing she loves is taking photos of her family. I knew that if we put long picture ledges over the desk she could proudly display them there, and it would be possible to easily switch out pictures and play with new frames in the future.
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They used kitchen cabinets and butcher block for the desk, with clean black hardware. I love the way it looks against the blue. These amazing desk chairs I found at Home Sense. We needed the perfect desk chairs: ones that would sit at the right height, be small enough to fit in each desk space, be comfortable and pretty, and also not cost a million dollars. Desk chairs can be really expensive! I was shopping for another client when I saw these at Home Sense. I literally gasped and grabbed them and wheeled them to the front so that no one else could have them! They were under $150.00 each.
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We brought the blue into the living area with pillows and textiles. The gold lamps really make the room feel extra cozy at night. I know I have said this before (and I will say it again!), but table lamps make an enormous difference in the look and feel of a living space.
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My friends are really happy with their new space, and I just love the way it turned out. What is your favourite part of this room? I can’t choose between the fireplace makeover and the new built-in desk area! Do you have a room in your house that needs help? A design plan could be your solution. Contact me today to discuss options!
I am Trayke and Tyson's Grandma and I just want to say, this is spectacular. Really great job!
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The images you shared here are amazing. To renovate or transform any place lots of efforts required. An innovative mind is also required to think out of the box. The study table, round mirror, rug,ceiling lights and green element are really looking cool. I am also looking forward for kitchen renovation in Calgary and as I used to invite my friends and relatives frequently I want a good functional kitchen with at least 3 sinks. I always wanted to have a island in kitchen with bar size chairs but I am clueless about size. I believe that rarely we get spaces like what exactly we want and to get exactly what we want a clear blueprint ahead needed. Thanks for sharing.
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