AFTER: Added period style ceiling fixture. Rearranged tall chest of drawers and bureau. Brought in chair and ottoman to create comfortable sitting/dressing area.
BEFORE: What do you do with three identical sofas? First, take one of them out of the equation. Focus on traffic and flow. Furniture should engage the architecture - not exclude or discriminate.
AFTER: That third sofa is now back to back with another - problem solved. The library now creates a room within a room. Book wall was styled with artwork and accessories. Photo by Spacecrafting.com
BEFORE: Space is divided in two - gives the illusion of small sitting areas in a larger room - or just small spaces period. Seems like furniture is mad at each other - nobody is talking.
AFTER: Added 9x18 navy carpet, round chevron ottoman, and more books in the bookcase. Furniture is happier! Great conversation, good mix of personalities, and everyone is happier.
BEFORE: Sectional bullied into the corner. Artwork without an hierarchical order. Apologetic sized area rug. Room lacks confidence, grace, sophistication.
AFTER: Sectional turns into a sofa. 8x10 gray shag rug replaced smaller option. Accent chair joins the party and rounds out the arrangement. Accessories, proper light distribution. Done.
