DESIGN PROJECT BEFORE & AFTER:: ONCE DULL, NOW A MODERN, SUNNY & FUNCTIONAL LIVING & DINING ROOM

June 01, 2020 in INSPIRATION, DESIGN PROJECT

When our client approached us about this project she was so excited to work on their home, they are a military family and as you know - move often. This would not be the case with this home and they were going to put some roots into St. Petersburg!

The home they purchased has a great layout and style it just needed to be a bit happier and showcase their personal style. So the LGDesign team got to work, pulling inspiration - all the things that make for a happy vibe and started working on a floor plan that would flow and accomplish all of their needs.

VISION BOARD BY LISA GILMORE DESIGN FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE

LIVING & DINING ROOM BEFORE:

Looking at the before photos, you can see the potential, right? We knew we could give that room more justice, working on the flow of furniture, color choices and complimenting elements. We really loved the lush greenery backdrop and allowed that to play into our choices as well.

LIVING & DINING ROOM AFTER:

Creating a balance between the kitchen, dining and living room was important. Furniture layout, scale and color played a large role in this also allowing the sunlight to naturally flow through the space. A mixture of furniture selections with “visual weight” combined with sleek more “airy” options really suited the size of the space well, also allowing no interruption of sunlight to soak through the space.

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We mentioned that happy, sunny and modern was the goal, right?

Well, if these sleek vintage mid century modern dining chairs revamped in this bright yellow doesn’t strike a smile and joy… we aren’t really sure what can! We personally love how the dining area is very light and airy, however, it doesn’t lack wow factor at all. Minimalist with a colorful punch.

Our client had some pretty great existing items to work with, including art collected over the years and a few key furniture pieces with personality. This home doesn’t lack in individuality.

When we talk about the art collection, we don’t mean just a few random things. They have some really cool stuff! Memorabilia from different World’s Fair’s, music posters, a collection of patches, maps, and original art. In addition to their cool and sassy art collection, they are also quite the music lovers and have a collection of records.

So we decided, these important pieces need a home, but not just tucked away storage, we wanted them to sing. (pun intended.) That inspired this functional and artsy music lounge corner.

Ample space for a large and continuously growing record collection, with the perfect perch for their record player, open shelving for plants and collectables, complete with their unique art collection, thoughtfully framed and hung in our beloved gallery style, topped off with some wall sconce lighting to create the perfect ambience.

We are pretty proud to say that we feel the happy and sunny vibe was achieved. Check out more of the home here, (complete with monkey wallpaper!) if you would like to see how we continued this feeling throughout!

DESIGN PROJECT BEFORE & AFTER:: ONCE AVERAGE, NOW PERSONALITY FILLED FAMILY ROOM

February 17, 2020 in INSPIRATION, DESIGN PROJECT

We get approached with many different types and styles of projects. Often they are a new build, sometimes a renovation of a historic home, other times a blank slate modern condo. Whatever the project type, the beginning is always exciting. The part where we dive in with the homeowner and uncover their goals and style for the home. We really enjoy the process of learning how our client will live in the space and make it uniquely theirs, once we decide on a vision for the home, the fun really begins - that’s when we are set free into the wild to come up with a special design, just for them.

For this project, our client wanted to be pushed out of their comfort zone a bit (which we love), they wanted to introduce more color, personality and comfiness into the space. As a young family, storage and flexibility was important, as well as a pretty sweet record player and collection.

Saturated color, while keeping the space light and bright was key. Vintage elements mixed with modern pieces. Comfy but tailored, natural and relaxed, inviting and put together - all part of the goal of the design.

“We just moved, the new house is much larger than our previous home. Home is a clean blank slate.
Plan to remodel the kitchen and both baths, as well as have an immediate need for some furniture. We have a 3 year daughter and two dogs, need help with comfortable and durable options, without sacrificing style as well as planning/design of kitchen and bath.”

— homeowner original inquiry

FAMILY ROOM BEFORE:

As you can see from the before photos above, we had some work to do! One of the great things about this specific room was ample amount of space to work with. We were able to get creative with storage solutions and bringing more volume to the space visually.

FAMILY ROOM AFTER:

Often people are afraid to go dark with paint color (or they stick to the basic grays) this room is the perfect example of not letting fear impact your design choices!

We selected a rich green jewel tone for the walls, let me tell you - my heart sings when I see that color! It’s so stunning and is the perfect base for everything else going on in the space.

As I mentioned before, storage was key. Plenty of space for toys, coloring books, regular books and any other needs the family may have. So we designed this custom built in (with our pals from Bee Studios) to span the entire wall of the family room. It really provided a great anchor for the space, plus additional perching spots for reading books or entertaining and guests to grab a seat.

Don’t you just love that custom cane detail paired with the modern hardware? We do! We also make sure to have custom made cushions in super durable fabrics that are often bleach cleanable (Yes! You read that right, fabrics that are pretty and durable for your home.) So now, the family can worry less about spills and happenings of life and more time enjoying life.

This family room has the perfect dose of fun pattern, pom poms, vintage rug inspired patterns, colorful art and real life coziness. A modern home with a bohemian flare.

What are some of your favorite details about the design? Anything you would be afraid to do with your own home? We will be sharing more details on different areas of the house here on the blog at a later date, but if you want to see more now, you can check out more of the property here in our project gallery!

4 FAVORITE WAYS WE LOVE TO MAKE A ROOM COZY

October 09, 2019 in INSPIRATION

When we initially meet with clients about their future projects, often words out of their mouths are: “I love ‘x’ style, but I really want it to be cozy and approachable.” This is exactly how I came up with our mission Liveable Glamour.

So, I wanted to chat about a few things that I feel make a space cozy for all different types of style!

1. ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE AREA RUGS

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Hands down, no question about it. An antique, vintage (or really good replica) is my favorite way to create coziness in a space! The patterns and handcrafted quality are something you really cannot compare. I also adore the array of rich color palettes you can find. When I say that I do not mean just deep colors, even lighter colorways can have a very rich quality and depth to them.

2. DECORATIVE MILLWORK

Let’s face it. Drywall can be boring. One way to cozy up a space without adding a dramatic color (or wallpaper) is through millwork. It adds such a great dimension without being overwhelming!

3. WALLPAPER

Come on! Did you really think there would be a blog post without some mention of wallpaper? We all know my love for wallpaper… patterned, textured, bold, simple, all of it - I just love it all! A lot of people have a fear of using wallpaper, just because they cringe thinking of the stuff that was used decades ago. However, technology really has changed when it comes to wallpaper, so rest assured, you can wallpaper to your hearts content!

I really love how wallpaper can transform a room, instant wow factor - and you guessed it: cozy factor.

4. RICH COLOR PALETTE

I realize that this approach is not for everyone. It’s a very bold move! However, if you can handle it, push yourself out of your comfort zone and go really rich and bold with your color palette. I promise, the way the color wraps around you, creates the most cozy environment you could ever dream!

There are a multitude of ways to make a space feel more cozy, this is just scraping the surface! What approach calls to out to you?

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