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Living Room Before |
Living Room After |
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Table Scape
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Table Scape
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Table scapes
add interest to your space. But
too much is just too much.
Keep to 3 to 5 objects,
depending on the size of the
table. Coordinate texture and
color
of materials for a
pulled-together look. |
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Bookcase
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Bookcase
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A bookcase
holds treasured objects, photos
and memories of hours spent
enjoying a good book.
It should provide a relaxing and
attractive focal point for any
room, but not if carelessly
arranged.
Note the difference at right.
Books together, standing upright
at the edge of the shelf.
Crystal items are displayed
together as a collection. Family
photo front and center. |
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ASSISTED LIVING SUITE
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Entry
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Entry After |
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Before: Unwelcoming blank
wall. After: A warm welcome
with table and artwork. |
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Living Room
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Living Room After |
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Before:
Too large "kitchen" table
against window.
After: We've added
window treatment, a chair to
complete conversation area and
rearranged the plants. The
entire room is now cohesive and
balanced,
a space to enjoy. |
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Living Room
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Living Room After |
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Before: TV cabinet too large for
space.
After: Dresser from bedroom with
artwork & accessories makes an
interesting focal point. |
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Living Room
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Living Room After |
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Before:
Sofa against bare wall is not a
place to spend time. After:
Existing sofa with new artwork
and lamp table w/accessories is
now a comfortable spot to relax. |
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Bedroom
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Bedroom Room After |
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Before:
Worn bed coverings and lack of
headboard do not signal a
comfortable resting place.
After:
New tailored bedcover with
artwork for headboard, bed-side
table with lamp and corner chair
in coordinating colors create a
place to rest. |
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Bedroom Wall
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Bedroom Wall After |
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Before: Dresser with blank wall
opposite bed offers no interest.
After: We've moved the dresser
to the living room and replaced
it with a painted credenza and
added artwork that coordinates
with our "headboard". The space
now works as a cohesive whole.
It is both functional and
attractive. |
LIVING ROOM OF ONE
BEDROOM CONDO
We wanted to make the space open and
attractive while maximizing every inch of
storage.
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Before: Poster above futon looks
lost.
After: Large mirror holds it own
and reflects room's focal point
and view of river. |
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Before:
Longest wall opposite futon
should be focal point of room.
After: Top of dining area hutch
replaces settee.
New flat screen TV will be added
over hutch to complete focal
point. |
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Before:
Corner is crowded.
After: Settee and lamp create
comfortable corner. (Corner
bookcase from across
room is covered in burlap and
tucked behind settee for plenty
of hidden storage.) |
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After |
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Before:
Crowded corner beneath window.
After: We've used 2 sets of 3
way screens as window
treatment.
Note: bike is hidden behind
screens. |
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After |
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Before: Space at end of futon is
too crowded.
After:
Beautiful chest from opposite
corner creates just the right
finish to end of futon.
Boxes
below for more storage. Light
is better positioned for
reading. |
Everything is still there, but reimagined to
create a more open feeling and highlight
attractive furnishings.
We not only kept all the original storage,
but added a bit more.
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