I've been busy working on a remodel for a client in Mesa, Arizona. We started the project with nothing but a beautiful house... no existing furniture, no art, no lighting and no accessories. Having experience in the model home industry, this was a fun and exciting project for me!
We focused our efforts on the first floor of this Tuscan inspired, three story house. The budget for the main floor which included the living room, foyer, kitchen, breakfast nook, powder bathroom, hallway and family room was under $10,000 to furnish and accessorize. Because this particular client lives near me I was able to personally shop for the home and find great deals at places like Ross and TJ Maxx.
This post focuses on the living room and foyer. This was our first area to complete.
Floor Plan
Foyer
Living Room
We were lucky and able to find some great deals on craigslist... the sofa, love seat and glass coffee table are all reused finds!
Kirkland's Home was the perfect store for this remodel - I found many of the accessories, pillows and artwork there.
Funny story... The iron art piece originally had a 3" border around it in bronze colored metal to match. Just after purchasing, we were driving home with it in the back of the truck when it flew out and was promptly run over by two different cars. We were able to salvage it with a little bit of DIY and cutting off the metal border and what do you know - it fits perfect without it! I guess it was meant to be...
My client loves to have parties in his home and I thought this unused space in the corner of the room would be a perfect place for an extra seating area for all those guests. These Rowe chairs are another find on craigslist and the ottoman is from none other than my favorite store: Target.
It's all in the details. You don't need to buy a lot of accessories to fill a bookshelf. Try using items you already have around your house... books, baskets, picture frames, and anything you'd like to showcase. This is a perfect place for sentimental objects that would just be clutter anywhere else.
One last detail for the room... restaining the oak stair rail to match the new dark furniture. Didn't he do a great job?
I’ve only got one word for you Sheena … Wow! The lighting looks good too. Did you also do that? We had ours done with the help of www.lighting55.com I found their expertise in lighting and fixtures rather impressive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reference Suzanne, I'll be sure to check them out!
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