Contemporary Manhattan Living Room Design
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Contemporary Manhattan Living Room Design Project Description
Long, thin rectangular space in Manhattan (aka: small). Linear, begs for more modern/contemp design. Need to LIGHTEN UP What's your favorite decor style?
Contemporary
What are some of the interior design brands or stores that you like to shop at?
Not terribly fond of the chain stores. Love very unique things.
What are your favorite colors for walls?
Linen, Light Gray, White, Light Yellow
What are your favorite colors for furniture and accents?
Custom Color #1, Custom Color #2, Custom Color #3, Custom Color #4, Custom Color #5 Dimensions
I uploaded a jpeg of the dimensions of the room as per the offering in the condo bylaws.Floor plan
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Photos of your room
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Items you want to keep
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Room Label
Debra's Living Room I want this room to feel more masculine/feminine/neutral
Neutral What type of sunlight does this room receive?
Mid-day light What do you currently dislike about the room?
It's TOTALLY uninteresting. Boring, dark, cluttered, not cool and sleek (yet comfortable)- I want to make it look "lighter" more spacious, less dense, and less dark!!!!
-I'd like a new TV / wall unit, rug(s), coffee table, maybe an occasional table (small) and maybe - if it fits, some sort of "server" around the dining table. Also need window coverings of some sort. NOTE - the windows need to be discussed in more detail - they are strange! Definitely new art and accessories.
-I don't like the color of the legs on the dinning room table. Can we paint that a different color? Maybe something like a silver or chrome like color to match the part of the base that is the mechanism for pulling out the leaves? I'm not in my apartment as I write this, but I think it's basically chrome, so perhaps something to match, or, something totally different that I can't think of right now?
What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?
Dinning room table by Tobin Casa out of Italy - 63"l by 30"h by 35.5"w, dinning chairs 41.5"h by 25"d by 18"w, Adagio table lamp, club chairs 26"w by 30.5"h by 28.5"d, new sofa ariving by Natuzzi Temore Dark Gray Microfiber, TV (optional, might get new one) Samsung LN40A650A1FXZA, 42" Tribeca Banqueting Chandelier by Michael McHale Designs (optional), artwork attached.NEW INFO ON THE SOFA I ORDERED: ALSO SEE PHOTOS
Are you open to changing your wall colors?
Yes Do you have a preference for either paint or wall covering, or are you open to both?
Open to both Are you open to changing your floor covering?
Yes, Wood, Tile, Stone, Area Rugs Attach a floor plan
Additional comments to designers
NOTE as of Saturday, Sept 28, 2013 about the sofa I ordered:The last 3 pictures are of the new sofa. The fabric is NOT what will be on my couch. It WILL be a dark, charcoal grey microfiber. I hope to be getting a swatch soon. The configuration is correct, whereas the photos on any Natuzzi website don't show this configuration. I included the 2 close-ups of the stitching on the thin arms and on the back cushions. The photo may give you the impression that this looks somewhat like an American "Western" motif. It is not. The overall look of the sofa is quite sleek. The legs are chrome (or at least look like that to my untrained eye.) The dimensions are:
The chaise part - Depth = 61 inches, Width = 35 inches, Height = 31 inches
The sofa part - Depth = 36 inches, Width = 78 inches, Height = 31 inches
Can't wait to get started!
Measurements for existing art and new Natuzzi Tempore sofa (dark gray microfiber) coming soon. The floor plan has been updated as well.
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Eurostyle Barbie Shelf
2 Woman painting
3 Industrial Glam chandelier
4 Carrington Court Direct
5 Dining table
6 Belleville Mirror
7 Bespoke dining server
8 Black table lamp
9 Notebook nesting tables
10 ET2 Conico 2 Light Wall Sconce
11 Modern art painting
12 Floor lamp
13 Flat Roman Shade
14 Emma Jeffs Pixel Adhesive Film
15 Company C Harper Linen Pillow
16 Inhabit Estrella Plinko Synthetic Pillow
17 Balanced Design Hand Printed Shade Pillow
18 Natuzzi sofa
19 coffee table
20 armchairs
21 Bashian Rugs Greenwich Ratna Grey Rug
22 Cats Rule Full Size Perfect Litter Mat - Mushroom Dot
23 Litter Box Hider
24 Flatscreen TV
25 Bespoke TV media unit
26 Textured wallpaper
2 Woman painting
3 Industrial Glam chandelier
4 Carrington Court Direct
5 Dining table
6 Belleville Mirror
7 Bespoke dining server
8 Black table lamp
9 Notebook nesting tables
10 ET2 Conico 2 Light Wall Sconce
11 Modern art painting
12 Floor lamp
13 Flat Roman Shade
14 Emma Jeffs Pixel Adhesive Film
15 Company C Harper Linen Pillow
16 Inhabit Estrella Plinko Synthetic Pillow
17 Balanced Design Hand Printed Shade Pillow
18 Natuzzi sofa
19 coffee table
20 armchairs
21 Bashian Rugs Greenwich Ratna Grey Rug
22 Cats Rule Full Size Perfect Litter Mat - Mushroom Dot
23 Litter Box Hider
24 Flatscreen TV
25 Bespoke TV media unit
26 Textured wallpaper
Living Room:
Since your room is smaller using a dark and rich color will make it feel cozy, warm, and lounge-like. Selecting a rich gray paint or wallpaper does this while allowing your lighter furniture and wood flooring to stand out.
For your main color, we chose to use gray because it is neutral and seen as classy and modern. It compliments many colors such as white, lavender, and yellow and works well as part of a color scheme in any room.
Use an eggshell finish paint which has a very light touch of shine (similar texture to an eggshell as implied by its name). This finish is very often used for walls and is more durable and easier to clean than matte finish.
For your main color, we chose to use gray because it is neutral and seen as classy and modern. It compliments many colors such as white, lavender, and yellow and works well as part of a color scheme in any room.
Use an eggshell finish paint which has a very light touch of shine (similar texture to an eggshell as implied by its name). This finish is very often used for walls and is more durable and easier to clean than matte finish.
Living Room Colors:
| Color | Name | Company / Code | Link | Area |
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| Distant Gray matte finish | Benjamin Moore / 2124-70 | http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/distantgray | Living room wall (sofa wall) + entry wall | |
| Gray matte finish | Benjamin Moore / 2121-10 | http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/gray | Dining wall + media unit wall |
Shopping List:
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$487 in Savings
| Decorilla Discount | Photo | Name | Description | Link | Dimensions | Decorilla Discount |
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 | Woman painting | Order & Save | ||||
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 | 2 Jane Emma Jeffs Pixel Adhesive Film | Film for window. Perfect on any smooth, clean glass or mirrored surface the film is not affected by condensation or indirect water spray, so it's an especially perfect solution for bathrooms. If removed the film will not damage glass in any way. | Order & Save | 95 3/8" x 19" | ||
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 | Natuzzi sofa | Grey comfortable sofa. | Order & Save | |||
 | Furnillion coffee table | Modern black + white coffee table. This coffee table features one of the most functional and original designs. This is due to glossy black drawer box that can be swivel out from the under the table top. This glossy occasional table would perfectly fit into your modern design living space. | Order & Save | W47" x D23.5" x H13.5" | ||
 | armchairs | Cream white comfortable leather arm chair. | Order & Save | |||
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