Abbey’s Living Room Makeover Alongside A Red Sofa

Oh glad day! Abbey sent us her lovely mood board after pictures and we could not wait to share them. Her space is a strong reminder that you do not have to paint the walls a dramatically distinct color or spend big bucks replacing everything to get a majorly upgraded look. Sometimes simply a few new pieces, a slightly more saturated wall tone, and some plain accessory switcheroos can make all the difference. Here is her letter:

I am at last submitting my after pics of the family room makeover you helped me with this summer. I want to thank you sooo much for your design ideas. By adding in the chocolate furnishings and the rug it truly helped provide contrast to the room and define the space. The new glass end tables paired with the round coffee table truly give it that classic and contemporary look I was going for. And the new floor length curtains, matching table lamps, and geometric pillows certainly pull things together. Everyone who comes over loves the decor. And you may notice that I went with three prints from Crate & Barrel’s Classical Symmetry Set (when you posted them on another mood board I knew I had to have them!). You will also notice that we brought in crown molding along the ceiling and updated the baseboards which truly helps enhance the look of the room. Thank you again for helping to make our family room a more comfortable place to hang out. You will certainly hear from me again! The dining room needs assist too. And congratulations on the baby! -Abbey

Simply to refresh your memory, here is Abbey’s family room before:

And here is the custom mood board we whipped up to assist bring in some classic-meets-modern polish (check out more details on Abbey’s mood board right here):

And now for the lovely after photos. Of course some big items like the red sectional and the armoire did not change. And the wall color simply went a bit deeper and wheatier (we suggested Benjamin Moore’s Westminster Gold 200 for the luxe and “crisp” finish we knew it would add). But we think the smaller furnishing and accessory updates (like the rug, coffee table, media cabinet, side tables, lamps, pillows, curtains, and desk that we dug up) truly chic-ed up the room. Plus there is brought in function too now that Abbey has gained a workstation along with some serious style.

Hooray for mood board after pics! Did not Abbey do a fantastic job? It is remarkable how the red sectional truly shines in the after photos. It suddenly looks like it was meant to be and truly pops thanks to the richer wall color and the red stripes in the rug (instead of simply blending in with the lighter walls and the rugless floor in the before shots). And the crown molding truly is the icing on the cake. Thanks so much for the pics Abbey! We simply enjoy when people send us after photos… and we especially enjoy to hear that a room is more comfortable and inviting for those living there. That is what it is all about!

But sufficient chit-chat. Let us play the what is-your-go-to-part game. We are torn between the wheaty walls, that striped rug and those sculptural lamps on either side of the sofa. Decisions, decisions! And that art is delicious too…

Update: We sadly can no longer find the time to take on client commissioned mood boards (we now whip up general inspiration boards instead) but if we ever reinstate them we will make a big announcement!