Local Client Reveal: Legacy Project: Living Room

I am so excited to be sharing with you this beautiful living room I had the pleasure of designing for a sweet local client of mine.  We kept a pretty cool palette of blues, greens and grays, adding some natural wood tones and brass accents to warm up the space.  I love how those little additions add so much charecture to the room.

Be sure to scroll down to see the details of the space!

Also I have linked some of my favorite items for you to be able to shop!

I have had my eye on this gorgeous mirro for quite some time.  I knew instantly this large vaulted wall needed this statement piece.  This mirror is pretty unique, it has a smoked, antiqued glass effect.  That paired with the gold leaf frame creates such a visual masterpiece.

You can find this mirror for purchase 

HERE

Gallery walls have quickly become a specialy of mine.  Almost every client I work with requests one in their spaces.  This time I decided a uniform approach would make the best statement in the room.  The bold white mattes withe the skinnier frame create the perfect back drop for their family pictures.

You can find the frames for purchase

HERE

The accent chairs in the room are a beautiful and subtle addition to the space.  The uniform chairs and pillows create texture and personality with out competing with the other bold pieces in the room.

You can find similar ones below

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What brought the room together was the styling.  I chose white's, gold's, grays and a few needed pops of teals and greens creating a welcoming, soothing palette.  This is the first impresion guests see in their home.  Also, lighting was in dyer need due to the face that this room has no over head lighting.  Now my clients can kick back, relax and enjoy a nice book or conversation.

Most items to style were purchased from

Homegoods, Tuesday Morning, Rodworks and Hobby Lobby

I hope you enjoyed this design tour!  It was such a pleasure to create.  

Living Room Plans using iHomeRegistry

I wanted to share the progress of my living room with you today and the plans for the other half of the room.  I love how its come together so far, and my gallery wall full of my favorite quotes make me smile every time I walk in the room.  I love the cool, soothing palette, and the tiny pops of color adding some personality to the design.

I have a piano on one wall, and have been going back and forth on whether to move my desk back into the room.  We moved it out back in December to make room for our Christmas tree, and I just haven't been able to bring myself to move it back into the space.  I'm not the tidiest person when it comes to my workspace... I always hated having it in my "first impression" room... So I think I've finally decided that I'm moving my desk into my basement family room so I can get work done there in a common space while my kids play.  I actually moved the desk during nap time today and I'm writing this post with the desk in the common play area and its by far the most convenient work space I've had!  

Here's the room when the desk was in it...

Here is the 3D design plans for the other two walls in the room.  Again, www.ihomeregistry.com blew me away with their awesome website.  If you haven't signed up with iHomeRegistry yet, you must!!!  It's great for designers AND homeowners!  Homeowners can organize and store info on items they are thinking about buying for their home, connect with other homeowners and designers and use the 3D tool to make sure the furniture you are thinking of will fit the space well!

 This is my living room TO SCALE...  With the exact measurements of items in the space and the items I hope to put in the room.  I've already used the program for a few new design proposals I've been working on and my clients LOVE to see their room like this.  It makes going forward with the design process so much more comfortable for them, and puts them completely at ease.

I love that this tool is also avaible to those who aren't designers.  My dad is using it to save some money and do his laundry room plans himself... Its so easy to use, not to mention, pretty fun!  
Be sure to sign up while this amazing website is still free.
www.ihomeregistry.com

I plan on using General Finshes Java Stain to repurpose my piano.  There are so many knicks and dings on this from all the years of being used and I cannot wait to make this all new and beautiful with the stain!  My dad bought this piano for my mom as an anniversary gift and he's asked me to keep the integrity of the wood... it means so much to them.  Not to mention this is the piano that I learned on, and now my sweet  almost 7 year old is learning on. I can't wait to show you the afters.

 You can purchase General Finishes Java Gel Stain HERE.

I then plan on creating a ship lap accent wall on the piano wall.  There is no over head lighting so I will hardwire some sconces that will be turned on by a switch.  This will add so much to the room.  Those details with the focal point as my long time favorite antiqued brass round mirror and the accent wall will  surely make me one giddy girl.

I have my eye on this sconce.  You can hardwire this one, or just hang and plug in if you aren't wanting to commit to holes in the walls.

You can purchase it HERE.

On the wall opposite the sofa I plan on purchasing a console table with ottomans underneath for extra seating options.  I will move the turquoise lamps to this table and will have this painting on this wall.

Click on the links to Shop This Mood Board and the rest of the living room design!

Round Brass Mirror

Wall Sconce

Coffee Table

Round Accent Table

Lamp

Canvas Art

Console Table

Ottoman

I cannot wait ot have the room complete!  I'll be sure to share it as soon as its done... Be sure to check out @studio7interiors on instagram for daily pics and progress photos!

"Light Up A Room..."

 I am THRILLED that I had my first magazine article published in a local magazine.  It was such a fun thing to check off of my bucket list... not only was a favorite design of mine featured, but I was also able to write the article.  Seeing my work on a page like that made me so happy.  The editor did a fabulous job and I was over the moon with how it turned out!!!

Here is the article for those who asked-

"Lighting is one of the most important elements to consider when decorating a space.  There are those who miss out on an enhanced home atmosphere because they haven't realized what proper lighting in a room can do.  Truly, any room in the home can benefit from some great lighting options. 

Coffee Table, Sofa, Rug

 There are 3 different "layers" of lighting that can better a home atmosphere.

The first being Ambient Lighting.

This mainly consists of any hard, overhead, ceiling mounted light fixtures.  A lot of homes have the standard flush mount fixtures that often times are too small scale for the space, which in turn isn't properly lighting a room.  Putting a better scaled fixture that allows more light in the room will add so much ambiance.  The most important rooms in the home that Ambient lighting is crucial are the kitchen and the bathrooms.  

*Photographed by Jennifer Bacher
6 Light Black Chandelier

 The Second Layer is Task Lighting.

This is referring to lamps.  Proper task lighting an important element when designing certain spaces.  It is especially crucial for sitting area's and bedrooms for completing a task, like reading.   A great benefit to task lighting is that there are so many artistic lamps available to be a beautiful statement piece in the daylight, when not in use, and acts as functional art in the evening.  

 The third layer is Accent Lighting.

This is referring to candles, sconces or mood lighting.  This isn't a crucial lighting element, but in the right spaces are a perfect accent and create a beautiful atmosphere.  Putting hardwired sconces on a dimmer switch in hallways or foyers is always a functional idea that can make a space feel luxurious.  

Proper lighting in a home can make such a difference and will up ones spirits, clear ones head, and make a home feel like a more welcoming, happier place." 

-Kristen Rockwood

Interior Designer & Owner, Studio 7 Interior Design

www.studio7interiordesign.com

kristen@studio7interiordesign

instagram: @studio7interiors

Again, it was such a privilege writing about a favorite design element of mine.  My clients will tell you that the first thing I'll implement is some lighting goodies into their spaces.  Here are a few of my favorites I have used...

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Shop These Rooms...

 A few ladies have tagged my Instagram account recently to take part in a fun hashtag series that's been going on.  They want to see my favorite furniture pieces in my own home.  I have had SO many requests to know where I have purchased these items, so this post is for you!  I will link the items so you can shop my rooms.

This room has been my most liked posts on my account.  I have to say, it has been so nice to have a room that is *mostly* always tidy and organized, and its a welcoming first sight when entering my home after a busy day.  It was such a pleasure creating this room, and I hope you get some inspiration from it!  Here are the most requested items:  Just click on the item and it will link you to the retailer...

SOFA

(similar)

CHAIR

RUG

COFFEE TABLE

SHELVING UNIT

ART

GOLD FOIL PRINT

PILLOW COVER

This corner in my family room is my FAVORITE spot in my entire home.  It's our first home with a fireplace, and creating this cozy corner was a must on my list.  So many times I'm curled up in this chair, with the fire going, lamp on, with a good book, favorite magazine, or lets be honest... scrolling instagram.   Here are a few of the items for you to shop:

CHAIR

LAMP

SHELVING UNIT

BASKETS

DOG CRATE END TABLE

MIRROR

I hope you find some favorites to make your house more like a home!  Thanks for stopping by!

*Any accessories or items not linked were most likely purchased at my local Homegoods or Tuesday Morning.  I always find some favorites there!

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