This redesign is meant to cleanse, revamp, and unify a space that has been well-loved and well-lived-in. 
Current Aesthetic: An eclectic combination of tastes, interests, and origins as displayed by each member of the household. 
Purpose of Redesign: To streamline tastes, and offer a revamped and ultimately more adult aesthetic to a home inhabited by two young professionals who value their space and its presentation. 
How-To: Introduce a theme and color scheme that will align the home and add congruency. ​
  • Textures: Seen through Gallery Wall, Wall decor, and dimensional pieces hanging on and off walls.
  • Colors: Introduce colors to tie in current decor as well as new. A paint scheme with muted, yet vibrant tones and dynamic shape through line to add the illusion of size to each room.
  • Lighting: Bring in ambient lighting to remedy the lack of overhead light as well as to compliment the large glass door and indirect sunlight.
  • Furniture: In need of a new chair to replace Piano and build out that corner of the Living Room. 
  • Renewal: With the inevitability of change, there is comfort to be found in having the ability to adapt. A well loved home offers an unparalleled canvas for being able to accept and adopt the uncertainty around you, and incorporate some peace into your life. 

Inspiration

Color Scheme
by Benjamin Moore

​A perennial favorite of both discerning consumers and professional designers alike, Lambskin offers a tranquil and exciting alternative to classic white that offers endless and colorful possibilities. An easy way to brighten and enlarge a room without succumbing to simply white. 
As soft and subtle as a whisper, this light lavender is airy and uncomplicated. A beautiful shade when you want just a touch of color in your space. Bright, yet subtle enough to play well with muted and understated tones, it will remain the central tone to tie in the rest.
A classic mid-tone gray, this adaptable shade pairs especially well with warm tones, and spirited colors. Seen throughout the apartment already, it will tie in the color blocking of Lambskin and Whispering Wind nicely. 


​East Wall Rendering

​Incorporating what is already present, two jute rugs of differing shapes and sizes have been utilized to add texture to the walls, along with the seagrass faux taxidermy. Two round mirrors are spaced out to give the illusion of a bigger room, and an elegant orb floor lamp adds sophistication and ambient light while also highlighting the gold accent seen throughout. 

What's New in the East? 


​West Wall Rendering

​Keeping with the theme of texture, this large rattan chair accompanied by woven rattan hanging planters and macrame are sure to excite the senses. This lovely West Elm pouf really ties this new color scheme together. Finishing out the orb light fixture theme on the opposing side of the apartment, these pops of gold seen on the two lamps, planter, and mirror tie in the lighter color scheme with the existing, larger furniture pieces. 


​What's New in the West?


​South Wall Rendering


​This side of the apartment stays essentially the same. There is another orb lamp to incorporate the gold and sphere motif, as well as to add an ambient light skew. This lovely collage by artist Tyler Hampton keeps with the botanical theme, as well as offers a texture and dynamic piece to look at, paired nicely with the existing handmade gold monstera displays. 

What's New in the South?


​North Wall Rendering

​​In order to balance the heavier East and West sides of the room, this wall remains relatively bare, letting the large glass door and incredible view take up the majority of the focus. This gorgeous wrought iron piece offers an industrial edge to counter the bohemian ambience of the rest of the space, yet the gold accented candle holders tie in with the bar cart well, keeping vibrance in place. We also see the two tone walls wrapped around here as well. 

Kitchen Rendering

The effort here is to continue to incorporate light into a space that remains dim. The simple, white peel-and-stick backsplash will couple well with the installed under cabinet lighting, and won't dismantle the integrity of what is already there. The indoor/outdoor light blue runner pulls in the theme of blue carpeting throughout the apartment, and offers a cozy atmosphere to where a large percentage of time is spent on one's feet. A fresh coat of beige paint on the wall will also offer up a bright and airy sensation. 

What's New in the Kitchen?

Budget: $1,500.00


​Paint 
Lambskin: $42.99/Gallon x 2
Whispering Wind: 42.99/Gallon x 2
Platinum Gray: None
          Total: $171.96

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​West Wall:
Rattan Hanging Planter: $17.99
Rattan Hanging Basket: $39.99
​Jute Color Block Pouf: $90.30
Macramé Hanging Planter: $24.99
Light Gold Leaf: $22.99
Geneva Globe Lamp: $49.99
Emory Novelty Floor Lamp: $78.99
Round Tinted Gold Mirror: $49.99
​Southport Egg Chair: $450.00
Ivy/Vines Wall Paper: $39.98 x 1
          Total: $865.21

​East Wall: 
Brightech Floor Lamp: $74.99
​Round Wood Barell Mirror: $44.99
Round Gold Metal Mirror: $29.99
​Seagrass Taxidermy: $39.99
Round Jute Wall Hanging: $24.99
          Total: $214.95
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​North Wall:
No Expenses
          Total: $0.00

​South Wall:
Emory Novelty Floor Lamp: $78.99
Tyler Hampton Collage: FREE Gift from Artist
          Total: $78.99


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​Kitchen:
Tuscany Striped Runner: $32.99
Art3D Peel and Stick Backsplash: $36.98 x 3
          Total: $143.93


​Grand Total: $1,475.04

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