I recently worked with a wonderful client who’s family room that was in some serious need of updating. She had originality decorated it in the 1990’s and everything was right on trend back then; the sponge painted walls, the elaborate (and very expensive) custom window treatments, and the 90’s color pallet. Since her BEFORE and AFTER photos were so dramatic she was gracious enough to give me permission to share her family room transformation with my readers.
This is how her family room looked when I first arrived to give her some help. (Click photo to enlarge)
Her goal for her new room was to have a very light and bright, coastal inspired family room. Following that vision she had recently purchased two White and Navy checked chairs and a neutral colored sofa as her foundation pieces for the room.
One of the biggest design challenges of the room is that it has peaked angled walls and a very tall slanted ceiling. The current way it was painted with dark walls and a bright white ceiling accented the rooms irregular shape and gave the appearance of a chopped up room. It was certainly not the calm and restful space my client envisioned.
When you have a room like this with slanted ceilings and angled walls there are several ways to paint it as I wrote about HERE. Since my client’s number one goal was to “lighten and brighten” up her space, we wrapped the entire room (walls and ceiling) in the same soft neutral.
By painting the whole room in one light color the room now feels more calming and connected. I also had her flip the furniture so that the sofa was now in the bay window facing the new wall mounted TV and the 2 chairs were at the other end of the room for reading and conversation.
The room now feels like one continuous space and the many angles become much less noticeable. Being in the room is now much more calming and restful.
My client is still working on accessorizing and plans to purchase art work but we are both so happy with how it turned out.
Pretty dramatic transformation don’t you agree?
If you would like help choosing color or updating a room in your home, give me a call.
Linda,
This family room looks absolutely amazing!!! You truly transformed the look and FEEL of this space. I love, love the gorgeous window treatments and the paint color placement worked miracles. Congratulations on a beautiful piece of work!!!!!
Thanks Kristie. So much fun because the After was so dramatic compared to the before.
Linda,
This is just beautiful and so in trend with what we are seeing with coastal inspired weddings.
Thanks Monique, Coastal is SO BIG right now in interiors that I am not surprised it is crossing over to weddings. Even if you live in the middle of the country a lot of brides must dream of having a fairy tale wedding on the Ocean…I know I did!
Great transformation, Linda! It’s hard to believe it’s the same room. There’s the value of bringing in a professional who knows what to do to enhance what’s good and minimize what isn’t. Love the window coverings! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Carol…yes, I love the window treatments as well. My favorite part of the room for sure.
Holy hand grenades! Wonderous transformation! Well done!
LOL..thanks so much Hannah! I might just have to repeat that comment!
What a transformation my talented friend! The photos are great as well. And that sponged wall, omg getting rid of that did it for me!
Haha.. thanks Susan, I knew that sponged painted wall would make you cringe.
Fabulous transformation, Linda!! Working on a similar vaulted space myself and very excited to make it lighter and brighter…the wall color is really looking fresh right now.
Cheers! Meredith
Thanks Meredith, those odd angled rooms can be challenging.
Wow, Linda, you really knocked this out of the park! It’s probably the most amazing transformation I’ve ever seen. It’s clear you listened to your client, and that your client trusted you. I’m sure she must be thrilled! Congratulations!
Wow!! Thank you Jil!!! I am so happy I took those Before photos..it was almost an after thought but made the After photos seem all that much better.
And again, please notice I said the most amazing transformation ever, not just YOUR most amazing transformation, but THE most amazing transformations ever, from anyone 🙂
WOW, Linda!! How gorgeous is the after!? What an amazing transformation. It doesn’t even look like that room is in the same house!!!
Thanks Alyssa, it is indeed the same house…just needed a major updating with paint and window treatments and a few new pieces of furniture. Other than the new sofa and 2 new chairs and the media center everything else in the room she already owned.
What a difference!!!! Amazing, but then again you’re amazing!
Really Great!!!!!
Thanks so much Kd!
Amazing Linda!! What a great job you did! Love the way you fixed the ceiling. All looks so pretty!! I love the window treatments too. Great job my friend!
Thanks Kelly, amazing what paint can do huh?
Great before and after’s Linda!
Thanks so much Karen, it was such a fun transformation.
Wow Linda, that is a great before and after! Love the paint color, and the window treatments as well. Good job!
What a fabulous transformation! It looks so fresh and current now. The clients must be thrilled!!
Linda, i have a subtle nautical red white blue theme few yellow accents living room / kitchen open concept home with angled ceiling . White tile floor sisal rug cherry kit cabinets ivory chalk painted lr tables. Your thoughts on wall color? What color did you use in this room? Thank you for your wonderful blog.
hi linda would love your help with our dining area – how do i connect with you?
Hi Anna, simply go to the contact page on my website. http://www.lindaholtcreative.com