Transitional Living Room Decorating Ideas

By: Pramila
Designer: MaryBeth C.

Budget

10k-20K

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Project Title

Transitional Living Room Decorating Ideas

Project Description

I need designs for the my family room. We have a new TV that we would like to mount over the fireplace. However, the mantle was too high so we have torn down the mantle and tiles around the fireplace and have lined up a contractor who will make a new mantle, tile the fireplace and hang the TV. I am taking this opportunity to redo the whole room. I am looking forward to a completely new room and willing to buy - sectional/couch/chairs, table s(console, coffee, side), rug, lights, wall decor, window treatment and also do media built-ins on either side of the fireplace. I do not have pets. my household consists of me, my husband and our two boys - ages 7 and 10. I am looking for a beautiful, functional, cozy family room that is great for - family time, TV watching, and entertaining. Some of the things my husband I would love to have:
- nice cozy sectional
- plenty of seating
- tables to keep drinks, books etc
- have some color/fun elements
- minimalist window treatment (allow as much light as possible)
- resilient fabrics
- choose tile for fireplace and mantle design
- design media cabinets around the fireplace.

Location

Needham, MA , USA

Dimensions

21 ft X 17.5 ft X 8.25 ft

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Room Label

My Family Room

I want this room to feel more masculine/feminine/neutral

Neutral

What type of sunlight does this room receive?

Morning light

What do you currently dislike about the room?

The sectional was placed to face the TV (on Wall #2). This created restricted access to the room from the kitchen as the back of the sectional would block the entrance. Also, the room does not have enough console tables for people to keep drinks etc when we entertain. Also, I feel that there is wasted space in the room (especially near the sliders). We do not use the family room sliding door to go to the deck as we have another set of sliders in the kitchen. There is no seating except the sectionals and 2 ottomans. Walls are bare and so are the windows. I do not like anything about this room really :(

What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?

TV will stay. The wall color is Bleeker Beige by Benjamin Moore (HC 80). Since the family room flows into the kitchen we have the same color in both rooms. I would like to keep the same wall color if possible, but not opposed to re-painting if needed. I am also uploading the two tiles samples that we have selected so far. If you like one of these for tile surrounding the fireplace, that is great. If you have a better tile selection, I am willing to go with that. Everything else can go.
Regarding the floor covering question - I am not sure if the rug was implied or actual wooden floors. The rug can go...we got the wood floors refinished a couple years ago, so I will not be able to change the wooden floors.

Are you open to changing your wall colors?

Maybe

Are you open to changing your floor covering?

Attach a floor plan

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Pramila
161 days ago

Hi MaryBeth, my husband and I loved your design.
Thanks so much for all your work and patience!
Pramila

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1 Kenny Silver

2 Abstract Hand Painted Canvas

3 Damask Blue Area Rug

4 Corbin Table Lamp

5 Ananda Console Table

6 Trevor 3-Piece Sectional

7 Slim Silhouette Single Arm Sconce

8 Axiom Black Table Lamp

9 Gina 20x20 Pillow, Chambray/Sand Linen

10 Keya Stainless Steel Nesting Coffee Tables

11 Elyse Chair

12 Patrice Chair

13 Prost Tall Brass and Marble Drink Table

14 Faux Dahlia Garden Rose Arrangement in Square Glass Vase

15 Bunny Williams Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

16 Tanner Round End Table

17 Le Lattis Embroidered Drapery Panel

18 Serafina Print Pillow Cover

19 Lisi Stripe Pillow Cover

20 Down Feather Pillow Insert

21 Onyx Raw Edge Bowl

22 Speckled Egg Decor

23 Rorke Black 1.25"dia.x48"–88" Curtain Rod Set

24 Rorke Black 1.25"dia.x120"–170" Curtain Rod Set

Living Room:

Using lighter colors in your medium-sized room will make it feel more airy and bright

For your main color, we chose to use warm gray because it is neutral and seen as elegant and classy. It compliments many colors such as white, blue, 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
	Classic Gray	Benjamin Moore / 1548	https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/1548/classic-gray?color=1548	Walls

Shopping List:

Decorilla Discount	Name	Description	Link	Dimensions	Decorilla Discount
20% Off	Mirror Image Home Kenny Silver Quantity: 2	Stately iron frame, with ornate iron details, finished in lightly antiqued silver leaf. May be hung horizontal or vertical.	Order & Save	N / A	20% Off
10% Off	Uttermost Collection Abstract Hand Painted Canvas	Modern in design, this hand painted abstract on canvas projects an expressive, yet refined quality. Cool blue, gray, and silver tones blend seamlessly together on the canvas, which has been stretched and attached to a wooden frame. A petite, silver leaf gallery frame completes the artwork. Due to the handcrafted nature of this artwork, each piece may have subtle differences. This piece may be hung horizontal or vertical.	Order & Save	61" W x 42" H	10% Off
35% Off	Surya Collection Damask Blue Area Rug	100% Wool Hand Woven Custom Sizes Available No Pile Colors: Bright Blue, Beige	Order & Save	108" L x 156" W	35% Off
5% Off	Ballard Design Corbin Table Lamp (White) Quantity: 2	Light up your room with global sophistication. Our Corbin Table Lamp is made of glossy white ceramic with a tapered neck and filigree antique brass base featuring the Chinese symbol for happiness. Topped with our 16" Couture Linen Shade in your choice of Navy or White.	Order & Save	Overall: 32"H X 16" Diameter	5% Off
5% Off	Ballard Design Ananda Console Table (Whitewash Elm)	Inspired by an Asian antique, this rustic black serving table has a long, slender silhouette and shallow 12" depth perfect for narrow entries, smaller dining rooms or behind a sofa. The long, open space created beneath makes a great spot for baskets and stacks of books.	Order & Save	Overall: 33"H X 81 1/2"W X 12"D Floor to Top Surface: 31"H	5% Off
36% Off	Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Trevor 3-Piece Sectional (Gibson, Oatmeal. Leg:Black Walnut)	Our Trevor sectional inherits the fine tradition of American craftsmanship with a clean modern style all its own. Impeccably tailored in an elegant spun-linen fabric, the left-arm sofa, corner and right-arm sofa are tucked and tacked with brass nailheads, each precisely placed by hand. The comfort level is truly gold-standard, crafted with the support of eight-way, hand-tied springs and cushions lofted with down. The Trevor 3-Piece Sectional is a Crate and Barrel exclusive.	Order & Save	113"x113"x34"	36% Off
6% Off	Shades of Light Slim Silhouette Single Arm Sconce (Polished nickel) Quantity: 2	This elegant sconce has a slim silhouette with an intriguing combination of a soft cream fabric shade, a glass arm and a beautiful metal finish.	Order & Save	21"Hx5"Wx7"D	6% Off
16% Off	Crate and Barrel Axiom Black Table Lamp (Black)	Four linked circles, angled for movement, transform the basic table lamp into something sculptural. Finished in black, the iron lamp is topped with a clean off-white linen drum shade and a matching circle finial.	Order & Save	Height: 30.75" Diameter: 16"	16% Off
5% Off	One Kings Lane Gina 20x20 Pillow, Chambray/Sand Linen (chambray blue/sand ) Quantity: 3	Designed by us and available only at One Kings Lane: A classic accent for any sofa, bed, or chair, this pillow is made of chambray-blue linen with a sand-hued linen flange. Insert included.	Order & Save	19.5"L x 19.5"W	5% Off
20% Off	Ralph Lauren Home (Furniture) Collection Keya Stainless Steel Nesting Coffee Tables	Scaled for utility, textured for style, these stainless steel nesting tables sport faux shagreen tops. Made of brown resin, the tops resemble the stingray-sourced material popular in vintage furniture. Great for entertaining, the coffee tables provide extra surfaces for drinks and snacks, tucking away neatly when space is a premium.	Order & Save	38" x 18", 34" x 16"	20% Off
36% Off	Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Elyse Chair (Star, Navy. Doherty) Quantity: 2	The perennially classic occasional chair sits up and takes notice in fresh blue and neutral stripes accented by graceful, curving keyhole arms. Elyse's sculpted lines and upright yet comforting proportions offer symmetry for traditional room settings, especially when paired with a sofa or as part of an intimate seating arrangement in living space or bedroom. Crisp cotton weave is punctuated with self-welting detail that emphasizes its clean, finished silhouette. The Elyse Chair is a Crate and Barrel exclusive.	Order & Save	33"w x 35"d x 35"h	36% Off
36% Off	Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Patrice Chair (Strand, Azure, jet leg)	Patrice redefines the wing chair for a new age, softening lines and scaling down proportions in a clean, classic look for living rooms or bedrooms. Updated stripes accentuate the trim silhouette, which flares slightly out at the arms. Expertly upholstered for exceptional pattern matching, its chenille ombre stripes line up from panel to panel and add visual movement and color interest. Topstitched trim, self-welting and jet black legs add to the crisp, tailored aesthetic. The Patrice Chair is a Crate and Barrel exclusive.	Order & Save	28.4"w x 34"d x 39"h	36% Off
16% Off	Crate and Barrel Prost Tall Brass and Marble Drink Table Quantity: 2	Named for the German word for "cheers," this fun-loving table rises to the occasion with a charming shape and size. Rising high on a slender column anchored by a sculptural antiqued metal base, the table provides a round tabletop of white Banswara marble inlaid with stripes of brass. Partner with an arm chair or create a cluster with coordinating small and medium Prost tables, each with their own unique mix of materials. The Prost Tall Brass and Marble Drink Table is a Crate and Barrel exclusive.	Order & Save	12"d x 22.5"h	16% Off
20% Off	Williams-Sonoma Faux Dahlia Garden Rose Arrangement in Square Glass Vase	This vibrant arrangement of blooming dahlias and garden roses brings a fresh, springtime feel to a room	Order & Save	Overall: 13" wide x 8.5" deep x 10.5" high	20% Off
20% Off	Williams-Sonoma Bunny Williams Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree	If you don't have a green thumb or travel too much to care for a live one, Bunny's faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is the way to go. Her's is 7 feet high and hand crafted with full, lush green leaves that always look beautiful.	Order & Save	87"H X 43" Diameter	20% Off
16% Off	Pottery Barn Tanner Round End Table (Matte Iron-Bronze) Quantity: 2	The glass-topped Tanner Round End Table keeps a room open and light. Its round shape fits easily in tight corners, and it’s also a great fit in smaller spaces. An open design makes it perfect for showcasing collectibles	Order & Save	24" diameter, 24" high	16% Off
5% Off	Ballard Design Le Lattis Embroidered Drapery Panel (96" Camel) Quantity: 6	The diamond geometric pattern of our Le Lattis Drapery Panel is embroidered in alternating thick and thin threads for a hand stitched look. Made of soft cotton twill. Hangs from 3" rod pocket or included pins.	Order & Save	50"W x 96"H	5% Off
35% Off	Surya Collection Serafina Print Pillow Cover Quantity: 2	Every designer knows the power of pattern. With our pick-your-print collection, you can customize a bright new look for your home. Get dramatic, more-is-more style with matching drapes, pillows and bedding, or mix and match your favorite stripes and prints. There's something for everyone!	Order & Save	Overall: 20" square	35% Off
35% Off	Surya Collection Lisi Stripe Pillow Cover Quantity: 2	Every designer knows the power of pattern. With our pick-your-print collection, you can customize a bright new look for your home. Get dramatic, more-is-more style with matching drapes, pillows and bedding, or mix and match your favorite stripes and prints. There's something for everyone!	Order & Save	Overall: 20" square	35% Off
35% Off	Surya Collection Down Feather Pillow Insert Quantity: 4	Our American-made Pillow & Sham Inserts are filled with 100% feather	Order & Save	20" Square	35% Off
16% Off	CB2 Onyx Raw Edge Bowl	One and only. Hand-shaped by artisans in Bali, natural onyx transforms into a stunning piece of decor. Each bowl will have different tones, veining and raw edges making each one a one-of-a-kind	Order & Save	Width: 11.5" Depth: 10.25" Height: 6"	16% Off
16% Off	CB2 Speckled Egg Decor Quantity: 3	Shell out. Black glaze gives cream stoneware egg a natural speckled effect. A little objet d'art for your home. Speckled Egg Decor is a CB2 exclusive.	Order & Save	Height: 4.25" Diameter: 3.25"	16% Off
16% Off	Crate and Barrel Rorke Black 1.25"dia.x48"–88" Curtain Rod Set (1.25"dia. 48"–88") Quantity: 2	Classic knob finial in chic matte black adds definition to hanging sheers and curtains. Telescoping rod sets include rod, finials, brackets and mounting hardware in your choice of two diameters. Optional coordinating easy-glide curtain rings finish the look.	Order & Save	.75"dia. 48"–88"	16% Off
16% Off	Crate and Barrel Rorke Black 1.25"dia.x120"–170" Curtain Rod Set (1.25"dia.x120"–170" )	Classic knob finial in chic matte black adds definition to hanging sheers and curtains.	Order & Save	1.25"dia.x120"–170"	16% Off