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Living Room with A Built-in Bar Wall Unit. Decorating Ideas

June 10, 2014 by Marina Klima 2 Comments

modern design living room
After
  • How to make blue-grey tones warm and inviting in the living room.
  • How to add accessories and details to highlight the wall art.
  • Why use bolder objects for display.

Just like most of us, my client wanted a comfortable living room to relax. Her preferred paint colors were blue-grey with tan and blue-green colors for upholstery. And she disliked orange. Period.

living room with no decoration

Art as Inspiration

 

artwork
Beach. DRK Gallery

 

Soulful and inspiring artwork by Dietrich Katz from DRK Gallery received a big smile. “Ahhh, Beach”, she said, “I love the beach.”  It was a good starting point for inspiration.

Colors

The soothing shades of blue, gray and tan feel right for the room.   Added wine cooler built inside a wall unit makes it easy to entertain.

living room with artwork above the fireplace
In Progress. Windows needed some love.

 

large window with printed long curtain
Custom Window Treatments by Klima Design Group

Clear glass elements, such as the table lamp as well as the glass beads of the drapery  revive the precious memories of foggy mornings on the beach.

Now it is time to have a drink! No worries about spilling wine, the bar part of the wall unit countertop is  sturdy granite.

Final Touches and Accessories

living room with television on
Before: Small objects were removed.

 

television in a living room
After: Bold objects were installed.

 

modern living room design with a fireplace
In Progress. Blue- grey tones needed a color punch

 

living room with a fireplace
After: Burn Orange Accessories

 

sofa with three throw pillows

The throwback pillows of the sofa get a big hug from the guests that never want to leave

And then I brought in burnt orange color pillows, accessories and flowers. The burnt orange color of the throw pillows, flowers and accessories woke up the blues. Suddenly the room was filled with light and warmth.Then I edited the display in the wall unit by substituting the smaller objects with a bolder, stronger display collection united by the Moroccan inspiration. Final result – a balanced living room that is not boring but rather cozy and inviting.

Now your turn. What are your living room decorating ideas or dilemma? Please do share.

Please post your questions here below. I’ll be happy to help you!

Xo,
Marina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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