This empty room transformation is by far my favorite project to date! I think it’s very important to be on the same page as the client you are working for and make sure you really understand their vision. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law both have different decor styles. He is the Mad Men mid-century modern vibe while my sister-in-law loves the cozy more farmhouse look. I am not going to lie, I got a little nervous that I wouldn’t be able to deliver. At first, we sat for hours and discussed their likes and dislikes. Then I went home with the intention of combining the two styles into one room. They liked the look of the design I presented and that’s when the ordering began!
The first pieces that came in were a set of accent chairs originally chosen for the living room. Notice how I said “originally”. It’s crazy how something can look good on paper or in this instance an E-design, but then in person not so much. The good thing is we LOVED the chairs, just not for the original space.
Accent Chairs
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These chairs are what sparked this amazing transformation in the study. We ultimately decided to give the study that mid-century modern look my brother-in-law loves and the living room more of my sister-in-laws cozy style. Everything I wanted for the study just started flowing out of me! I had so many visions for this space and could not wait to get started!
Rugs
The biggest takeaway from this project is that you do not have to have a crazy big budget in order to accomplish a well put together space. Aside from the sofa, the bigger pieces in the room were each under $200! I always try to make sure especially when shopping for furniture they are on sale. Also, don’t be afraid of buying something that you love but arent 100% sure it will go! Almost 100% of the time you can always return it. Go outside your comfort zone and just try it!
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