Visually pleasing design must also meet the needs of comfort and function, and in this room especially as it will serve as both a family room and a media room. Furnishings have been chosen to complement the original monochromatic color scheme of soft blues against a backdrop of light neutrals in beige and cream, accented with the contrast of darker furniture pieces in espresso brown.
To meet needs of both comfort and function, a low-lying sectional sofa with clean lines and plenty of soft comfortable seating has been chosen. This large L-shaped sectional works well with the scale and proportion of the open rectangular room, and even functions partly as a room divider. It features options for traditional seating as well as a chaise lounge extension. The fabric chosen for this sofa also offers a nice solid taupe background against which to work in some pattern and texture with décor and accessories.
Well placed accessories will help to add pattern and texture to the design with the use of lots of decorative plush toss pillows for the sofa in various shapes and fabrics to add visual and tactile variety as well as comfort. Solids and patterns are included in neutral greys and beige as well as the sharper contrasts of solid black and a graphic black and white print to balance some of the more subtle colors and neutral backdrop of the sofa fabric.
A cushioned upholstered storage ottoman in a coordinating beige and cream print, shown with a soft cozy fringed throw blanket, will continue the theme of serving both comfort and function as extra seating or as a place to prop up feet when desired. The ottoman will also be able to hold extra pillows, throws, and other items with easy accessibility. The large square shape of this lighter colored piece offers and informal balance with the darker furniture pieces in the room.
Upon entering this room, the main focal point is a large artwork mural on the wall directly behind the sofa area. This gives the room visual emphasis, and draws the eye to the main seating area. The birch tree art print in crisp contrasts of black and white adds sophistication without being overly formal. The mural features built-in picture frame molding and no glass for both safety and glare-free viewing.
Without glass, the art print will be free not only of the glare from outside light, but also from the television and any indoor lighting. The dimmable recessed track lighting shown washing the back wall and the artwork there will also be made more pleasant without any glare from hot-spots. The mural and picture molding will additionally help to break up the space of the large accent wall behind the sofa that extends the entire length of the room.
Also breaking up the wide horizontal space of the wall will be curtains hanging vertically to the floor at each of the windows. The curtains shown will feature a brushed nickel finish double rod and hardware. The fabric for the curtains will be a linen-look sheer in white, a thermal liner in cream, and a main curtain in a taupe leaf print with a nickel grommet finished top.
Additional lighting above the main seating area will include a lighted ceiling fan with dark rosewood blades, frosted glass and a nickel finish for a sleek contemporary look. This fixture is dimmable, as with most of the other lighting in the home, and will help to give air circulation and make the room more comfortable for those on the sofa, further emphasizing this inviting area. Once seated, focus will shift to the media center on the opposite wall for t.v. viewing and other activities.
The top edge of the large wooden entertainment center can be seen in the foreground which will house the television in addition to a DVD player, speakers, game console, and plenty of drawers and shelves for extra storage as well as a place to display other decorative items and keepsakes. A large storage cabinet such as this will offer functional opportunity to keep unsightly wires and electrical cords well hidden.
Balance of visual weight with the large heavy entertainment center as well as the ample sectional seating can be seen in the choice of a coffee table, side tables and a room divider in a dark wood. These sizeable furniture pieces in dark wood will be able to hold their own next to the other heavier furnishings. These pieces will also be able to stand up to heavy use in a well-used room.
The oval coffee table in dark espresso brown features rounded corners for safety as well as to offset the more square lines of the sectional sofa. The coffee table also features a lower shelf for extra storage and to showcase décor items. This open area beneath the table also creates a pleasing negative space. Décor such as the pair of zinc metallic storage boxes shown will be both decorative and functional as extra storage for smaller items to be kept tidy and out of view.
End tables at either side of the sofa have also been chosen in a dark colored wood. The smaller round accent table sits atop a central base with the repetition of a rounded motif. This decorative accent table also serves as an area to place a table lamp. The end table on the other side is in a more square shape for visual balance and variety. It is in a mission style with a drawer and lower shelf for handy storage of such items as books, remote control, or other useful items.
Adjacent to this side table is an adjustable floor lamp in a brushed steel finish to coordinate with the other metallic lighting finishes. The shade is in a darker brown to coordinate with other elements in this color scheme as well as to soften the light. Its placement over the left shoulder of the sofa makes it an ideal lamp for reading. Additional books and magazines can be found in a decorative polished steel magazine rack just below the lamp.
A large wooden room divider screen in a geometric pattern is seen in the area behind the square end table. When not watching the television, an alternative space for other activities such as games and other pastimes can be enjoyed in its own area. A game table with a chessboard is shown at the edge of this area which will be placed beyond the screen for its own separate space creating essentially ‘another room’. Comfortable club chairs in a dark grey may be used at the game table or offer extra seating when needed.
The main seating area will also be delineated by the use of an overdyed vintage Persian area rug beneath the sofa and coffee table giving it its own space and bringing even more definition into the room as another ‘place to land’. As an accent rug, it will offer a subtle repetition of the plays on black and white seen in the mural and throw pillows.
The main flooring for the room will feature a soft wall-to-wall Berber carpet. The more open areas of carpeting will help to create a sense of proportion in this wide space and link the islands of separate use together. These different ‘islands’ of activity help to create an environment that supports a family lifestyle of varying interests, pastimes and activities.
(Decor by B.L. Designs)
To meet needs of both comfort and function, a low-lying sectional sofa with clean lines and plenty of soft comfortable seating has been chosen. This large L-shaped sectional works well with the scale and proportion of the open rectangular room, and even functions partly as a room divider. It features options for traditional seating as well as a chaise lounge extension. The fabric chosen for this sofa also offers a nice solid taupe background against which to work in some pattern and texture with décor and accessories.
Well placed accessories will help to add pattern and texture to the design with the use of lots of decorative plush toss pillows for the sofa in various shapes and fabrics to add visual and tactile variety as well as comfort. Solids and patterns are included in neutral greys and beige as well as the sharper contrasts of solid black and a graphic black and white print to balance some of the more subtle colors and neutral backdrop of the sofa fabric.
A cushioned upholstered storage ottoman in a coordinating beige and cream print, shown with a soft cozy fringed throw blanket, will continue the theme of serving both comfort and function as extra seating or as a place to prop up feet when desired. The ottoman will also be able to hold extra pillows, throws, and other items with easy accessibility. The large square shape of this lighter colored piece offers and informal balance with the darker furniture pieces in the room.
Upon entering this room, the main focal point is a large artwork mural on the wall directly behind the sofa area. This gives the room visual emphasis, and draws the eye to the main seating area. The birch tree art print in crisp contrasts of black and white adds sophistication without being overly formal. The mural features built-in picture frame molding and no glass for both safety and glare-free viewing.
Without glass, the art print will be free not only of the glare from outside light, but also from the television and any indoor lighting. The dimmable recessed track lighting shown washing the back wall and the artwork there will also be made more pleasant without any glare from hot-spots. The mural and picture molding will additionally help to break up the space of the large accent wall behind the sofa that extends the entire length of the room.
Also breaking up the wide horizontal space of the wall will be curtains hanging vertically to the floor at each of the windows. The curtains shown will feature a brushed nickel finish double rod and hardware. The fabric for the curtains will be a linen-look sheer in white, a thermal liner in cream, and a main curtain in a taupe leaf print with a nickel grommet finished top.
Additional lighting above the main seating area will include a lighted ceiling fan with dark rosewood blades, frosted glass and a nickel finish for a sleek contemporary look. This fixture is dimmable, as with most of the other lighting in the home, and will help to give air circulation and make the room more comfortable for those on the sofa, further emphasizing this inviting area. Once seated, focus will shift to the media center on the opposite wall for t.v. viewing and other activities.
The top edge of the large wooden entertainment center can be seen in the foreground which will house the television in addition to a DVD player, speakers, game console, and plenty of drawers and shelves for extra storage as well as a place to display other decorative items and keepsakes. A large storage cabinet such as this will offer functional opportunity to keep unsightly wires and electrical cords well hidden.
Balance of visual weight with the large heavy entertainment center as well as the ample sectional seating can be seen in the choice of a coffee table, side tables and a room divider in a dark wood. These sizeable furniture pieces in dark wood will be able to hold their own next to the other heavier furnishings. These pieces will also be able to stand up to heavy use in a well-used room.
The oval coffee table in dark espresso brown features rounded corners for safety as well as to offset the more square lines of the sectional sofa. The coffee table also features a lower shelf for extra storage and to showcase décor items. This open area beneath the table also creates a pleasing negative space. Décor such as the pair of zinc metallic storage boxes shown will be both decorative and functional as extra storage for smaller items to be kept tidy and out of view.
End tables at either side of the sofa have also been chosen in a dark colored wood. The smaller round accent table sits atop a central base with the repetition of a rounded motif. This decorative accent table also serves as an area to place a table lamp. The end table on the other side is in a more square shape for visual balance and variety. It is in a mission style with a drawer and lower shelf for handy storage of such items as books, remote control, or other useful items.
Adjacent to this side table is an adjustable floor lamp in a brushed steel finish to coordinate with the other metallic lighting finishes. The shade is in a darker brown to coordinate with other elements in this color scheme as well as to soften the light. Its placement over the left shoulder of the sofa makes it an ideal lamp for reading. Additional books and magazines can be found in a decorative polished steel magazine rack just below the lamp.
A large wooden room divider screen in a geometric pattern is seen in the area behind the square end table. When not watching the television, an alternative space for other activities such as games and other pastimes can be enjoyed in its own area. A game table with a chessboard is shown at the edge of this area which will be placed beyond the screen for its own separate space creating essentially ‘another room’. Comfortable club chairs in a dark grey may be used at the game table or offer extra seating when needed.
The main seating area will also be delineated by the use of an overdyed vintage Persian area rug beneath the sofa and coffee table giving it its own space and bringing even more definition into the room as another ‘place to land’. As an accent rug, it will offer a subtle repetition of the plays on black and white seen in the mural and throw pillows.
The main flooring for the room will feature a soft wall-to-wall Berber carpet. The more open areas of carpeting will help to create a sense of proportion in this wide space and link the islands of separate use together. These different ‘islands’ of activity help to create an environment that supports a family lifestyle of varying interests, pastimes and activities.
(Decor by B.L. Designs)
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