Bass Lake Sophisticated Living Room and Owners’ Bedroom
Project Details
Remodel Type: Living Room and Owners’ Bedroom
Design Style: Transitional
Trade Resources and Partners
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Before Conditions
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Dark woodwork, brick wall, and swagged window treatments distracted from the generous floor plan and views of the lake
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Lacked sufficient seating for larger gatherings
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Glass coffee table bounced light from the lake into your eyes
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Overscaled furniture swallowed you and was no longer comfortable
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Owner’s Bedroom sitting area, dresser, lighting and nightstands didn’t fit with new bedframe
Client Objectives
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Updated lighter and brighter palette in a transitional style that fit with existing carpet
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Seating for gatherings of 6-8
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Warm and inviting feel
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Updated transitional furniture for bedroom
Design Solutions
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Palette of soft greens, blues and creams complement the views outside
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Brick on fireplace and piano wall were painted to brighten the room and a new mantle and fireplace surround modernize the fireplace
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Increased seating with a pair of swivel chairs and a pair of accent chairs that can easily be moved around
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New modern floral stationary curtains and valance draw attention to the view outside without distracting from it
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New lounge chair with floor lamp and accent table that will actually be used
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Nightstands offer concealed storage and improved lighting for reading in bed
The Details That Make It Work
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It is now an inviting gathering space for study groups and dinner parties
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The warm and earthy palette now flows cohesively with the updates in their adjacent breakfast room and kitchen
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Built-in cabinets were updated with cream enamel and a subtle grasscloth wallcovering behind the open shelves. Original unique brass hardware pops against the new finishes
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A mix of metals and marble on accent tables in a mix of transitional and modern styles brings playfulness
Project Details
Remodel Type: Living Room and Owners’ Bedroom
Design Style: Transitional
Trade Resources and Partners
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
About Colleen
I live in Minneapolis with my landscape architect/urban designer husband, my volleyball & Taylor Swift loving daughter who believes she’s my design assistant, an independent Siamese, a feisty grey-striped kitten, and a menagerie of turkeys and other wild animals who visit our backyard for the free food. When I’m not designing, you’ll often find me cooking up a Paleo feast, cheering for my daughter's volleyball team, playing pickleball, or hiding in a corner with my nose in a book.
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