Modern, Yet Subtle Living/Dining Room
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Modern, Yet Subtle Living/Dining Room Project Description
Just moved in to our new apartment in Brooklyn, a 1960 2/2 duplex in Ditmas Park with good western light and balcony.What's your favorite decor style?
Modern
Which colors do you dislike?
Gray Photos of your room
Items you want to keep
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My Combined Living/Dining I want this room to feel more masculine/feminine/neutral
Neutral What type of sunlight does this room receive?
Mid-day light What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?
Calligaris Hyper Extension dining table and 6 chairs, travertine top coffee table and two large framed posters. 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
Which type of flooring do you prefer?
Area Rugs Attach a floor plan
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35" Built-in LED Electric Fireplace Insert
2 High Line Upholstered Sofa
3 Vines Wool Rug - Blue Lagoon
4 leather pouf
5 Oxford Accent Chair
6 Switch Side Table
7 Acrylic Column Table Lamp
8 Dusen Dusen Pillow
9 Luxe Velvet Pillow Cover
10 Peggy Mid-Century Loveseat
11 Industrial Modular 33" Open + Closed Storage
12 Reeve Mid-Century Oval Coffee Table
13 Ayi Faux Cowhide Rug
14 wool wrap pouf
15 framework console table
16 Seascape Wall Decor
17 prisma black 8"x10" picture frame
18 prisma 4"x6" picture frame
19 Soho Hand-Woven Tan/Dark Blue Area Rug
20 firefly pendant light
21 Jacquard Grommet Curtain Panels
22 Adjustable Metal Rod
2 High Line Upholstered Sofa
3 Vines Wool Rug - Blue Lagoon
4 leather pouf
5 Oxford Accent Chair
6 Switch Side Table
7 Acrylic Column Table Lamp
8 Dusen Dusen Pillow
9 Luxe Velvet Pillow Cover
10 Peggy Mid-Century Loveseat
11 Industrial Modular 33" Open + Closed Storage
12 Reeve Mid-Century Oval Coffee Table
13 Ayi Faux Cowhide Rug
14 wool wrap pouf
15 framework console table
16 Seascape Wall Decor
17 prisma black 8"x10" picture frame
18 prisma 4"x6" picture frame
19 Soho Hand-Woven Tan/Dark Blue Area Rug
20 firefly pendant light
21 Jacquard Grommet Curtain Panels
22 Adjustable Metal Rod
Combined Living/Dining:
Using lighter colors in your medium-sized room will make it feel more airy and bright
For your main color, we chose to use white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
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 white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
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
Combined Living/Dining Colors:
| Color | Name | Company / Code | Link | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hush | Benjamin Moore / AF-95 | https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/AF-95/hush?color=AF-95 | Overall | |
| Yorkshire Tan | Benjamin Moore / HC-23 | https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/HC-23/yorkshire-tan?color=HC-23 | Stairway Wall |
Shopping List:
| Decorilla Discount | Photo | Name | Description | Link | Dimensions | Decorilla Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2% |  | AllModern 35" Built-in LED Electric Fireplace Insert (SKU: DYNT1032) | LED electric fireplace insert with colorful flame effect Clean lines Realistic flame Remote control Sleep timer Controllable thermostat Pebble fuel bed | Order & Save | 1' 7 1/2'' H x 2' 11'' W x 7'' D | 2% |
12% Off |  | West Elm High Line Upholstered Sofa (82" SOFA Fabric and Color: Pebble Weave, Oatmeal) | Soften up. The High Line Sofa comes in a range of upholstery options, from solid neutrals to bright prints. Choose your favorite to complement its deep, plush cushions and sleek metal legs. Each sofa is crafted in the USA with hand-built frames and cushions and hand-finished upholstery. | Order & Save | 82"w x 35"d x 33"h | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Vines Wool Rug - Blue Lagoon (8'x10') | Hand-tufted by artisans in India, our Vines Wool Rug features space-dyed yarns that are looped for subtle, sophisticated color variation. Its neutral hue and abstract botanical print will make any room feel light and lively. As a Fair Trade Certified™ product, this rug supports better living and working conditions for the artisans who crafted it. | Order & Save | 8'x10' | 12% Off |
16% Off |  | CB2 leather pouf (SKU: 559951) | Introduce hide to your habitat via authentic aniline-dyed buffalo leather, revealing natural grain and texture that wears and softens over time. Hand-stitched quadrants shape up sides with flange edging. Squares up as ottoman or occasional seating. | Order & Save | Width: 17.5" Depth: 17.5" Height: 13.5" | 16% Off |
 | Overstock Oxford Accent Chair (ITEM# 16930942) | Bring the ocean to any room with this Oxford oceanside accent chair. This blue accent chair is filled with a thick density foam to ensure cushioned comfort. The legs of this mid-century accent chair also feature an espresso finish, making it easy to match to any nautical or ocean theme decor. | Order & Save | 34 inches high x 34 inches wide x 30 inches deep | ||
12% Off |  | Crate and Barrel Switch Side Table (SKU: 661695) Quantity: 2 | Switching shelf for top, this versatile design changes its look on a whim while keeping a fresh, open attitude. Cool glass subs for warm wood as a low-lying shelf or sleek tabletop framed in a square metal tube with an antique pewter finish. | Order & Save | 20"W x 16"W x 21.25"H | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Acrylic Column Table Lamp (Polished Nickel) Quantity: 2 | Pillar of light. Our Acrylic Column Table Lamp pairs a crystal-clear column with warm polished nickel accents for a simple, sophisticated look. | Order & Save | 14"diam. x 25"h. | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Dusen Dusen Pillow (Black) Quantity: 2 | Designer Ellen Van Dusen creates fun, graphic prints in her Brooklyn studio. Her inspiration is "drawn from far-flung and unexpected places, like mid-century resort architecture, Italian industrial design, Scandinavian textiles, Google Maps and handwriting," but all of her pieces are made in the USA. | Order & Save | 20"sq. | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Luxe Velvet Pillow Cover (Midnight) Quantity: 2 | Silk velvet is prized for the way it catches the light, changing hue and texture depending on the angle. This super-soft pillow cover has a silk velvet blend front and a linen blend back that opens via a hip diagonal zipper, instantly elevating your sofa or bed. It's part of west elm Collection—a carefully curated mix of pieces that inspire and transform your space. | Order & Save | 20"sq. | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Peggy Mid-Century Loveseat (Fabric and Color: Twill, Indigo) | Traditional meets mid-century modern. Our Peggy Loveseat combines clean, classic lines with retro details, like tufted back and seat cushions and tapering pecan-stained solid wood legs. | Order & Save | 64.5"w x 35.5"d x 34"h. | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Industrial Modular 33" Open + Closed Storage (33" Open) Quantity: 2 | Form, function and versatility. The Industrial Modular 33" Open + Closed Storage works everywhere from the living room to the dining room or home office. Supported by blackened steel frames, each piece is subtly unique, due to the natural color variations in the mango wood. | Order & Save | 33"w x 17"d x 84"h. | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Reeve Mid-Century Oval Coffee Table (Pecan) | Our Reeve Mid-Century Oval Coffee Table's tailored lines and compact footprint make it a great small-space solution. Its walnut veneer top, solid wood legs and brass brackets weather well over time. | Order & Save | 58"w x 24"d x 17"h. | 12% Off |
5% |  | Z Gallerie Ayi Faux Cowhide Rug (5' x 6'6") | For the great look of authentic calfskin, but with an animal-friendly vibe, use our fabulous ivory and charcoal Ayi Faux Cowhide Rug as a sophisticated centerpiece for a room. The appealing rustic chic look of this rug is handmade of cruelty-free acrylic in a true-to-life calfskin print and shape, with long fibers to mimic the animal's pelt. | Order & Save | 5' x 6'6" | 5% |
16% Off |  | CB2 wool wrap pouf (SKU: 330294) | Impromptu seating for social circles. Ropey bands of boiled wool are twisted and wrapped in a mesmerizing coil with soft, organic texture. Dense poly-filled round is substantial for seat/ottoman duty. | Order & Save | Width: 20" Depth: 20" Height: 14" | 16% Off |
16% Off |  | CB2 framework console table (SKU: 652476) | Slim architectural structure makes a dramatic entry. Braced by sleek iron frame, wide plank of solid sustainable acacia wood shows beautiful light-to-dark tones, active grain and naturally occurring knots. Tuck behind the sofa, row a few in the entry or prop as a nightstand in the bedroom. | Order & Save | Width: 50" Depth: 10" Height: 27.75" | 16% Off |
 | Pier1 Seascape Wall Decor (Item: 3022905) | Turn any space into a seaside retreat with our beautiful wall decor. Painted on wood, the image creates a window to the ocean, adding warmth and tranquility to any room. | Order & Save | 40"W x 1.37"D x 30"H | ||
16% Off |  | CB2 prisma black 8"x10" picture frame (SKU: 539688) | Prismatic structure frames your favorite photos with new dimension. Handcrafted of matte black-powdercoated steel, rods angle a geometric form that freestands vertically or horizontally to float an 8"x10" in clear glass. | Order & Save | 12"Wx2.75"Dx10"H | 16% Off |
16% Off |  | CB2 prisma 4"x6" picture frame (SKU: 304324) | Prismatic structure frames your favorite photos with new dimension. Handcrafted of brass-powdercoated steel, metallic rods angle a geometric form that freestands vertically or horizontally to float a 4"x6" in clear glass. | Order & Save | 8.75"Wx3"Dx6.5"H | 16% Off |
2% |  | AllModern Soho Hand-Woven Tan/Dark Blue Area Rug (SKU: YA52508) | The environmentally friendly Soho collection offers a flawlessly natural look, perfect for any space. With a solid, bold border design, these perfect pieces will effortlessly emanate classic comfort from room to room in any home décor. Successfully fusing faultless aspects of durable construction and refined conception, this piece forms a flowering example of impeccable artistry and design for every décor. | Order & Save | 8'x10' | 2% |
16% Off |  | CB2 firefly pendant light (SKU: 160038) | Industrial modern chandelier suspends five glass globes from black iron canopy. Pendants stagger in length on black cords 15" to 29". Great look with filament bulbs. | Order & Save | 26.75"Wx6"Dx39.25"H | 16% Off |
 | Amazon Jacquard Grommet Curtain Panels (84", Pewter) | Baroque drapes offer a rich geometric pattern on a luxiourous textured linen look jacquard fabric Set includes: Two (2) Curtain Panels, each measuring 54 inches wide X 84 inches long Recommend ordering 2 to 3 times rod width for proper look and fullness 8 Matte silver grommets per panel; inside diameter for curtain rod measures 1-5/8 inch | Order & Save | Two (2) Curtain Panels, each measuring 54 inches wide X 84 inches long | ||
12% Off |  | West Elm Adjustable Metal Rod (Finish: Brushed Nickel Width: 108"-144") | Mod rod. Simple and streamlined, the Oversized Metal Rod includes mounting hardware, so it's simple to hang your west elm curtains. | Order & Save | 108"-144"L Overall rod diameter: 1.3". Finials: 2"diam. x 2.5"l. | 12% Off |
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