Tuesday 5 March 2013

Room Flip


I got my Giancarlo Piretti chairs back from the upholster this weekend and I am very very happy with the results! They are also amazingly comfortable which is a big plus, and inspired a little room switch-a-roo.


When our home was built we decided to open the wall between the dining and family room, and close off the formal living room to use it as a family/playroom. For several reasons I recently haven't been loving that change and decided to switch the two rooms. The family/playroom is now our formal living room (it has doors which helps keep the kids out - huge bonus) and our living room is now going to be the family room. 

There is still stuff to be done, but this is how it's looking right now...


The rug is being borrowed from my sons room while I wait for my dream rug to arrive. I also need a kid-friendly coffee table, some form of storage solution for the corner (that can't be seen in this pic), and the juju hat needs to be switched out for the tv. I'll post more progress shots once things arrive/are bought.

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Any the new living room - which is very much lacking art and other finishing touches - looks like this...


I'm planning on plastering the walls in some fabulous moulding and of course replacing that string of photos for some large scale art. A new hanging light fixture is also on the 'to find' list.


So far I'm quite happy with the change and it feels more - dare I say it - practical. Although I hate thinking that way when it comes to design, sometimes it just makes life so much easier...



S.

19 comments:

  1. All of it absolutely stunning S - congratulations!!! C. xoxo

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  2. Your new living room - gor. geous. I could seriously hide away in there for hours on end. It looks amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

    A

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  3. Ok I'm confused....which room is going to be the playroom. Both rooms look fabulous! Do you really need a playroom :) I know, I know, yes...I have two little ones. I really can't stand "the playroom" idea but it's a necessary evil. Ok on to other questions, did you find a Persian rug, where did you get your chairs in your living room and family room? I'm in love with them both.

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    1. The room with the black walls is going to be our new family/playroom. I got the black Milo Baughman chairs on 1stdibs and the beige alky chairs were from a local antique shop for a ridiculous price (but in a gross salmon colour, so I got them refinished).

      Thanks for your kind words :)

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  4. Your place looks beautiful!! You have done an amazing job. Will never have enough black white and gold xo

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  5. Your house makes me crazy- like I'm sort of insanely jealous about all of it. I NEED a pair of those Piretti chairs in my life- so so good!

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  6. i personally think this is perfection and i would die if you touched or changed ANY of it (except maybe the art... something huge and fun would be amaaaaaaaaaze)

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  7. Reminds me of my apt :) I have the same lounge - its awesome!

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    1. One of the best purchases ever! It's a lot more comfortable that I initially thought it would be. I want one for every room of our house!

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  8. Love your place! I live in Ottawa and need to get a piece upholstered...would you mind telling me who you used? Tx! Lena

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    1. I got them upholstered at DaSilva Upholstering. I've used them for a few things and found their prices were cheaper then other places I quoted, and I've always been happy with the results :)

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  9. Hi! I love that rug in the first photo! May I ask where it is from? Thanks.

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    1. Hi,

      It's from RugsUSA. http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-shag/brown/200MTVS28B-8010.html

      They don't look like they have white anymore, but they have similar options on their site right now with 50% off! :)

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    2. Thanks so much!!!

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  10. I am having some Piretti chairs upholstered and love the fabric you used. Do you remember the maker and color? Thanks.

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    1. I'm sorry, I can't remember the exact name. I went through a bunch of books of fabric at the upholsterer and just liked the colour of this one best. I know it's from Joanna Fabric (https://www.joannefabrics.com/english/english.asp) but I can't remember the exact code. I love to see yours when their done!

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  12. Wow, fab room, you've done a wonderful job. Loving the black chairs with gold details.

    Chantal
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