Kid Friendly Multi-Purpose Family Room Design
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Kid Friendly Multi-Purpose Family Room Design Project Description
We need a stylish, kid-friendly space for playing and relaxing. What's your favorite decor style?
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What are some of the interior design brands or stores that you like to shop at?
Joss & Main, One Kings Lane, Z Gallerie, Crate&Barrell, Restoration Hardware, Custom
Which colors do you dislike?
Orange, Pink
What are your favorite colors for walls?
Taupe, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Pale Turquoise, Navy, Beige
What are your favorite colors for furniture and accents?
Light Green, White, Slate Gray, Black, Dark Red, Medium Turquoise, Light Golden Rod Yellow, Navy Dimensions
19' 9.25"W x 22' 11.25" L x 11.5' HFloor plan
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My Family Room I want this room to feel more masculine/feminine/neutral
Feminine What type of sunlight does this room receive?
Mid-day light What do you currently dislike about the room?
It's completely lacking any warmth, style, or personal touches.The bare all-white walls, old dingy carpet, dated lighting fixtures (and lack of lighting in general), the red brick fireplace surround, hand-me-down furniture, lack of functional storage, and the akward spacing of the 3 windows to the right of the fireplace. I'd like to be able to put as much kid stuff out of sight at the end of the day and be able to relax in an attractive adult space. What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?
We have to keep the brick fireplace but we are open to painting the brick and mantle if it suits the design. The TV has to stay but we'd prefer it in a different location. The small media cabinet under the TV and IKEA Expedit cubbies in the kid area could stay but we're not attached to them. Everything else can go. 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?
Paint Are you open to changing your floor covering?
Yes, Wood, Area Rugs Attach a floor plan
Additional comments to designers
- Before kids my house was decorated on the "glam" side and my husbands style is very tropical. Any way to sort of mesh the two into a kid-friendly space would be great (I know that's a tall order!). I would like to have plants in the room so I was thinking maybe having a tall tropical plant. Or accents of natural materials like seagrass or wood. - We'd really love a sectional sleeper sofa with chaise if the floorplan allows. We're also willing to have it custom made if need be. But, we're also ok with a traditional sofa.
- If you could find a way to incorporate a small secretaries desk into the design that would be a huge bonus! I need a place to put my laptop and small projects out of the children's reach.
- I tend to be drawn to soft, abstract artwork.
- I like simple graphical area rugs like with a trellis or quatrefoil pattern.
- I'm into typography and would like to incorporate the letter "H" (for our last name) into the room somewhere.
- I'd really like a base pallette of neutral colors that allow for me to change the colored accents with the seasons.
- We prefer softer edges over hard angles (e.g. an oval table instead of a rectangle). It also helps with safety for our two boys under age 3.
- I'm open to paint treatments like wide stripes, ghost stenciling, accent walls, etc
- Id like the wall in the back of the bookshelves to be painted an accent color
- The room gets great natural light for most of the day. We are at the end of a cul-de-sac bordering a natural park with a public walking path. That means we get a lot of people walking by the house each day and we'd like to have window coverings that offer some privacy without blocking too much of the natural light.
- We have to keep the brick around the fireplace but are willing to do a paint treatment to it
- I'd like to put three large framed photos of our kids on the wall that the track lights point to





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Lansbury Grey 2 Piece Sectional
2 HEMNES Secretary with add-on unit
3 Florette Side Chair
4 Jennie
5 Ikat Pillow Covers
6 Navy Pillow
7 Ombre Faux Fur Throw
8 Foxed Mirror
9 Homespun Moroccan Trellis Spa Blue Rug
10 Charlene Taupe Ottoman
11 LOLOI RUG
12 Overarching Lamp
13 Kendra Trellis Sheer Drapes
14 Sweep Swivel Arm Chair
15 Cheron Shag Rug
16 Futon Chair Nest Convertible Futon Chair Bed
17 Hanging Globes
18 Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Ceramic Vase
19 Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Sahara Vase
20 Jonathan Adler Dachshund White Resin Bookends
21 Mercury Glass Bottle Vases
22 H letter
23 Canvas Prints
2 HEMNES Secretary with add-on unit
3 Florette Side Chair
4 Jennie
5 Ikat Pillow Covers
6 Navy Pillow
7 Ombre Faux Fur Throw
8 Foxed Mirror
9 Homespun Moroccan Trellis Spa Blue Rug
10 Charlene Taupe Ottoman
11 LOLOI RUG
12 Overarching Lamp
13 Kendra Trellis Sheer Drapes
14 Sweep Swivel Arm Chair
15 Cheron Shag Rug
16 Futon Chair Nest Convertible Futon Chair Bed
17 Hanging Globes
18 Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Ceramic Vase
19 Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Sahara Vase
20 Jonathan Adler Dachshund White Resin Bookends
21 Mercury Glass Bottle Vases
22 H letter
23 Canvas Prints


Living Room:
The combination of stripes and a darker wall brings playfulness to the space! Since your room gets plenty of sunlight your color options are quite broad.
For your main color, we chose to use a slate teal because it is calming, relaxing, and serene. A marriage of blue and green, this dark, saturated teal is dressy and dramatic. A dose of black gives it a deep, lustrous richness that's ideal for an accent wall.
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 a slate teal because it is calming, relaxing, and serene. A marriage of blue and green, this dark, saturated teal is dressy and dramatic. A dose of black gives it a deep, lustrous richness that's ideal for an accent wall.
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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Graytint | Benjamin Moore / 1611 | http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/graytint | Kids Corner | |
Simplywhite | Benjamin Moore / 2143-70 | http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/simplywhite | Kids Corner | |
Slate teal | Benjamin Moore / 2058-20 | http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/slateteal | Accent Wall |
Shopping List:
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Decorilla Discount | Photo | Name | Description | Link | Dimensions | Decorilla Discount |
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![]() | Arhaus Lansbury Grey 2 Piece Sectional | Built from kiln-dried, cross-directional hardwood laminate for lasting strength and stability so it will not change shape due to changes in temperature or humidity. | Order & Save | 99"W X 66"D X 38"H | ||
![]() | Ikea HEMNES Secretary with add-on unit | Color: White Stain You can customize your storage as needed, since the shelves are adjustable. - Solid wood is a durable natural material. - Built-in cable management for collecting cables and cords out of sight but close at hand. - The doors close slowly, quietly and softly thanks to an integrated damper. - Hinges with snap-on function make it easy to remove the door for cleaning. You don’t need screws to mount the hinge on the door. | Order & Save | 35x77 1/2" | ||
10% Off | ![]() | Z Gallerie Florette Side Chair | With its gentle curved lines and effortless cream hued fabric, our Florette Collection's transcendent qualities offer a sophisticated and timeless chair. Upholstered in a natural hued, linen blend fabric, and finished with antique brass nailhead details. | Order & Save | 22''W x 27''D x 41.5''H | 10% Off |
![]() | Artist: Georgina Vinsun Jennie | Suggested Finish: Canvas | Order & Save | 30x30 | ||
![]() | Etsy.com Ikat Pillow Covers | Cover has an easy access Deep Envelope Closure in back and feature the Same fabric on BOTH SIDES of the cover. All covers are Handmade in a smoke free pet free studio. Each cover is sewn approximately ½ inch smaller than the size of the pillows for a professional snug fit. | Order & Save | 20X20 | ||
![]() | Etsy.com Navy Pillow | Cover has an easy access Deep Envelope Closure in back and feature the Same fabric on BOTH SIDES of the cover. All covers are Handmade in a smoke free pet free studio. Each cover is sewn approximately ½ inch smaller than the size of the pillows for a professional snug fit. | Order & Save | 20X20 | ||
10% Off | ![]() | West Elm Ombre Faux Fur Throw | This Faux-Fur Throw provides all the warmth and texture of fur, yet it's entirely animal friendly. Use it to add a luxurious layer of softness to any bed, sofa or reading chair. | Order & Save | 50X60 | 10% Off |
10% Off | ![]() | West Elm Foxed Mirror | A foxed-mirror tile frame edged with wood molding lends this handsome and versatile floor mirror a slightly vintage look and feel. It's great for making a small space look larger, letting more light into a room or just providing ample area for checking out an outfit from top to bottom. | Order & Save | 26"w x 1"d x 72"h. | 10% Off |
![]() | RUGSUSA Homespun Moroccan Trellis Spa Blue Rug | A contemporary rug that blends the traditional comfort and beauty of a hand hooked wool rug with a modern design, the Rugs USA Homespun Moroccan Trellis Rug is a luxurious addition to any home. Bold, wavy lines extend back and forth across the rug, creating an ordered diamond geometric motif. | Order & Save | 7'X9' | ||
5% | ![]() | Layla Grayce Charlene Taupe Ottoman | The Charlene ottoman recalls vintage Hollywood glamour in elegant living rooms and bedrooms. Perfect as a coffee table or extra seating, this oversized round accent features luxurious taupe linen upholstery with classic button-tufted detailing. | Order & Save | 39.4"W x 16.1"H | 5% |
10% Off | ![]() | Zinc Door LOLOI RUG | The acrylic Loloi Grand Canyon rug exudes country sophistication. A chic animal hide shape, the faux floor covering creates rich texture in contrasting neutral shades. | Order & Save | 6.2'W x 8'H | 10% Off |
10% Off | ![]() | West Elm Overarching Lamp | A modern classic. Polished metal sweeps up in a graceful gravity-defying arc from the base of this Overarching Floor Lamp, finishing with a simple linen shade. The smart design allows overhead light to be cast anywhere in a room. | Order & Save | 19"w x 61"d x 77"h. | 10% Off |
10% Off | ![]() | Pottery Barn Kendra Trellis Sheer Drapes | Printed with a subtle and classic trellis motif, the sheer drape softly filters the light. Hangs from the pole pocket or converts to ring-top style with clip rings. | Order & Save | 10% Off | |
10% Off | ![]() | West Elm Sweep Swivel Arm Chair | Sweep you off your feet. Comfortably curvy, the Sweep Swivel Armchair is a deep-seated take on the classic reading chair. Sweeping arms, a swiveling seat and a graceful silhouette invite you to curl up with a good book. | Order & Save | 32"sq. x 35"h. | 10% Off |
![]() | Overstock Cheron Shag Rug | Safavieh's hand-tufted acrylic Chevron shags offer luxurious comfort in a trendy lifestyle rug. Inspired by today's hottest Chevron patterns and using today's freshest colors, this high density acrylic provides one of the softest materials available in a rug. Ivory and blue accents makes this neutral tone an easy fit to most color pallets. | Order & Save | 4' Round | ||
![]() | Overstock Futon Chair Nest Convertible Futon Chair Bed | A fresh look and clever design are signature elements of the Fresh Futon Nest chair. Easily convertible, the Nest opens up to become a supportive semicircular mattress. Combine two to create a large, multifunctional sleep surface. Available in a variety of fabric colors. | Order & Save | Chair Dimensions: 26 inches wide 28 inches tall x 24 inches inches deep Bed Dimensions: 26 inches wide x 52 inches deep x 3 inches inches tall | ||
![]() | etsy.com Hanging Globes | Made to Order! | Order & Save | One 15" and one 20" | ||
![]() | JCPenny Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Ceramic Vase | Black and white striped ceramic vase. | Order & Save | 11x11x21.65"H | ||
![]() | JCPenny Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Sahara Vase | Chic ceramic white vase. | Order & Save | 9x9x14.2"H | ||
![]() | Barnes & Nobles Jonathan Adler Dachshund White Resin Bookends | Let this adorable Dachshund do all of the work when it comes to keeping your favorite books organized. Add a touch of whimsy to any bookshelf while keeping all of your favorite titles at your fingertips. | Order & Save | |||
10% Off | ![]() | West Elm Mercury Glass Bottle Vases | Sparkle and shine. Fill a group of these Mercury Glass Bottle Vases with branches or dried flowers for an instant arrangement. | Order & Save | varies | 10% Off |
![]() | Etsy.com H letter | Handmade distressed wood letter H hanging decor rustic 8 inc Distressed wooden letter wall hanging nursery wood names cottage chic brown | Order & Save | 8" | ||
![]() | Canvas Pop Canvas Prints | Beautiful canvas paintings. | Order & Save |
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