At the moment I get to introduce my BEST FRIEND of 27 years!! Properly, type of. I get to introduce you to my greatest pal of 27 years’ three largest “downside areas” in her residence, and provides “no reno” solutions that she can be seeing for the primary time with all of you:) She and her husband purchased this residence about 4 years in the past (with their candy child boy) and, since then, have made some upgrades. Nothing big for the reason that residence was completely nice and livable…and once more that they had a child, which did and has taken up most of their time and focus. They changed the flooring (after a really wild slab leak scenario), painted their current cupboards, eliminated the fish tank that was in the course of their residence (a undertaking she needed executed asap!), and lastly, took care of some obligatory upkeep for his or her pool so they may truly use it. This brings us to now. They nonetheless aren’t actually in a spot the place they wish to closely spend money on altering aesthetics; they do, nonetheless, have just a few areas they’d like to make look a bit of higher. Naturally, I requested if I might put my concepts for these areas on the weblog for the world to see, and since she loves me, she stated, “Go for it, Bunge”. So together with her permission, let’s get to our first downside space…
The Load-Bearing Accent Partition Wall (Formally Identified As “The Fish Tank Wall”
Is it truly an issue aesthetically? Completely not. Was it when there was a fish tank the place that sq. gap is? I’ll go away that as much as your personal preferences, however they didn’t like it. Ideally, they’d have taken the entire wall down, however it’s, in fact, load-bearing. So this was their answer, and it’s completely nice. However since she/they aren’t in love with it, listed here are some concepts I’ve.
My primary thought is to only give it a bit of extra character with some wooden accents, some completely different lighting, and artwork that isn’t their stunning household as a result of I’m a monster. I promise there are three different spots on this room with fantastic household images, so I’m not suggesting that they by no means dangle a household photograph once more:)
Blue Farm Valley Print | Botanical I Print | Anders Porcelain Sconce | Les Crêtes White Textured Vase
Listed below are my solutions above expressed visually (as greatest as I might:)). Since their residence type leans trendy conventional, a easy wooden body throughout the gap, in addition to making an identical shelf for the part under, would add immediate heat. I do know mixing woods may be tough, however so long as the undertones work with the flooring, it is going to work superbly. I, in fact, consulted Julie (EHD alum designer), and she or he urged changing the can lights with mini flush mounts! I liked that concept and thought one thing like these porcelain sconces with the brass base would look actually fairly, however not be visually overwhelming. Now, my candy nephew is 5.5 years previous, so that enormous sculptural vase ought to in all probability be secured to the wooden by some means. We’ve had many “Aunt Jessica, attempt to catch me” races round this partition. We’ve by no means damaged something, however you possibly can by no means ensure! Additionally, since he’s younger, he must have easy accessibility to his toys and books, so these ought to keep on show as is. Lastly, let’s speak concerning the artwork. In fact, these aren’t the precise items she can buy per se, however I like the concept of actually upping the size and having them be tremendous intentional. To be honest, I’ve a big artwork obsession. I selected that exact panorama as a result of their sectional couch that you may’t see can also be a vivid peacock shade. After which to maintain issues nonetheless on the calmer facet, that impartial botanical print might be an excellent choice.
Botanical I Print | Detailed Department Illustration
Listed below are two different artwork configuration choices. The one on the left was simply an thought in the event that they nonetheless needed to maintain their artwork out of the “race zone” however nonetheless go bigger. Mainly, the upper the higher. The one on the proper is for in the event that they most well-liked one lengthy piece over two brief ones. Plus, Julie made an excellent level that by solely having one piece, you break up the “two items of artwork subsequent to the 2 wall packing containers” look. However once more, I like seeing their household images on the wall, so if that’s what they need, that’s what I would like:)
Onto the issue space #2!
The Kinda Random Constructed-In
In a really perfect world, all of us agree that knocking this construction out can be greatest style-wise. However proper now, that may be fairly disruptive, more cash than they really feel like spending, and would require extra flooring ($$) and a brand new furnishings retailer piece ($$), which they do admire having with the present setup.
Truthfully, I used to be probably the most stumped with this one till I requested Emily. Instantly, she stated, “They need to add cabinets and make it extra like a bar.” DUH, Jess! For some cause, that hadn’t even occurred to me. Design is a crew sport, folks. Listed below are my (and Emily’s) solutions:
I believe they need to set up 2-3 floating cabinets to show glassware, vases, small artwork, and many others. Additionally, to connect with the fish tank gap, set up the identical mini flush mounts (or completely different, however I believe they need to be all brass if they need one thing completely different), and make a wooden cowl for over the stone countertop. I believe utilizing the identical wooden because the fish tank gap border would additionally join the 2 areas seamlessly. If you’re confused about what I imply after I say wooden cowl, my dad made me a wooden cowl countertop in my final condo’s kitchen! I don’t suppose this one wants a backsplash although:)
Right here’s the bar space of Emily’s kitchen and my inspiration 🙂
Anders Porcelain Sconce | Trendy Ball Brass Gallery Shelf Rail
Tada! My photoshopping expertise aren’t excellent, however you get the concept. I selected a extra trendy brass rail to suit their type and their residence higher, however I actually like this! Once I confirmed Julie, she made an essential level that the cabinets is likely to be a bit of lengthy to not want a middle assist. If that ended up being the case, they may both work out a method to lower by way of and make a gap within the glass (not completely certain how that works) or probably set up the cabinets with rods coming from the ceiling of the nook. That’s a future puzzle to determine in the event that they find yourself wanting to do that, ha. See how useful I’m??
Final however not least…
The Underutilized Entrance Porch
Right here is their entrance “porch” with items left from the earlier proprietor. Their son loooooves taking part in “development” out right here, so mother and pa wish to have a nicer-looking space to take a seat and dangle whereas the chaos is occurring. Plus, it’s a fairly large, underutilized space! Listed below are my ideas…
Reality be informed, I’m unsure how they really feel concerning the iron wall artwork. My hunch is that it’s not their type, so I say take it down. After that, add a pleasant closed storage cupboard for the entire “development instruments” and different entrance out of doors gadgets. Then high it off with some vegetation (actual or fake, as much as them) and another decor.
Modica Sideboard | Fake Potted Tropical Tree | Boan Spherical Terracotta Planter | Ornamental Out of doors Lanterns (Set of two)
That is what I’m imagining. Now this piece isn’t technically an out of doors sideboard, but in addition, there aren’t very many good ones that aren’t over $2k. What a gap available in the market! I really feel like since they reside in Southern California and this house is roofed…possibly it might be okay? Then that bigger potted plant is faux, however from the images seems to be so fairly! Plus, I’d love to not add one other residing factor for my pals to need to maintain alive if potential:) It additionally goes with the opposite, extra tropical actual vegetation they’ve of their entrance yard. The opposite one is definitely only a pot, however I believe a similar-looking plant can be excellent. I like the planter textures and patterns collectively, too. I additionally suppose that some metallic lanterns would look so fairly. These don’t have glass, so no stress about a bit of development employee knocking them over and hurting himself.
Now let’s speak concerning the seating space. As you possibly can see, this loveseat is okay, nevertheless it has seen higher days. Let’s envision a unique future.
Out of doors Wicker And Acacia Wooden Loveseat | Textured Indoor/Out of doors Throw Pillow | Dartford Geometric Sunbrella® Indoor/Out of doors Throw Pillow (Set of two) | Concrete Out of doors Aspect Desk | Photo voltaic Ranttan Out of doors Chandelier
The imaginative and prescient! Whereas seat cushions are nearly all the time going to be extra snug, they simply get worn-looking so quick (even in Southern California), which I do know she hates. So this candy and reasonably priced woven loveseat might be an excellent different. It really works with the type they/I’ve going for them (lol), and by including some cute out of doors pillows, we’re including some consolation. Like Emily, my bestie is a blue lover, so blue pillows give her a bit of of that. And what’s a seating space with out at the least a facet desk for a espresso or a “espresso” to get pleasure from whereas your baby digs holes within the filth. This desk is likely to be a bit of trendy for her, however would I be a greatest pal if I didn’t push her stylistically?? I believe not. Then, for a bit of useful decor that brings your eye up, I discovered this nice photo voltaic woven pendant to deliver a bit of extra dimension and lightweight. It’s 12″ in diameter, so it’s an excellent dimension too!
Okay, we’re executed! I hope this was enjoyable so that you can see real-life options for a real-life residence. You probably have any concepts, go away them within the feedback! However bear in mind that is my greatest pal whom I like greater than life itself, so solely constructive/type feedback can be allowed:) Additionally, thanks SO MUCH to my BFF for letting me put her residence on the web. You’re greatest<3
Love you, imply it.
