Discussion with Our Pros – Creating Cohesive Floor Plans

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Today we have 3 tips from our pros on creating cohesive floor plans.

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{1} – Divide large rooms into zones with specific purposes.

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A perfect example of this is the living room we featured a couple weeks ago.  It is a long and narrow room so Pam divided it in to three zones. The main seating area is centered around the fireplace, the game table/homework zone with storage and a music zone which will eventually have a baby grand.

{2} – Use architectural details to anchor a seating area and use an area rug to ground it.

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{3} – Create small conversation areas so there aren’t wide expanses of dead space making conversation difficult.

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Project Update: Dining Room

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Do you remember way back when we shared this design plan with you? We just got back the final photos from the photographer and we are soooo excited with the finished product. When we started our this room was just a “pass through room” between the living room and kitchen but the fabulous wallpaper makes this space stand out on its own and demand some attention. IMG_4589IMG_4570A collection of plates as interest to our walls while letting the wallpaper be the star of the show. IMG_4554Since this room is off of the patio and has a garden inspired wallpaper an oversized lantern was the perfect lighting choice. This one from Ralph Lauren through Visual Comfort is a stunner.IMG_4548The vintage Chippendale chairs are painted an accent color that really pops off of the darker trim color. IMG_4599We wanted to create a more gathered and lived in look and the vintage buffet and collection of milk glass contribute to that feel. We are in love with the red high chair! This room connects to this living room and the red ties into to the pops of red throughout that space which helps tie the home together.  IMG_4535We love the finished space, but more importantly our client loves it. What do you guys think?

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Spring 2013 Color Spotlight – African Violet

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pantone-color-report-spring-201312Exotic African Violet is a statement color that brings a touch of intrigue to the palette, as purples often do, and can be incorporated into many unexpected combinations.

Make a bold statement

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purple-bedroom-ideasOr used as an accent in a neutral setting.violet console

violet ceilingOr a really great surprise element in a room.

{We’re going to talk more about painted ceilings next weekend!!}

violet living roomAnd in fashion it can be paired in really fun ways to color block, accent, or just a little bit of feminine whimsy.

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Product Intro – Norwalk Furniture

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Slide1Norwalk Furniture is one of our favorite new lines available at LIV.  We spent a long time searching for the perfect line that would offer both style and comfort at an affordable price point.  And since Norwalk Furniture is American made in Ohio since 1902 we love them even more.

Slide2We love the classic lines with the great fabrics.  But these aren’t just pretty pieces; they sit comfortably and are made to last as well.

A few of our favorites:

Norwalk 1Check out their website here to see textiles, color trends and the complete line of wonderful products available.

How about some great news?  3 Things:

1 – It only takes 35 days to receive a custom order.

2 – We will be running a 20% off custom orders soon so be sure to drop by the showroom and see the complete fabric line with hundreds of options, including newly released patterns.

3 – LIV Open House Event May 30th!!  We will have coupons and more info on the custom order sale so put this on your calender.