Transitional Chicago Living Room

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For this living room decorating project in Chicago we focused on creating a soft and relaxing space that wasn’t too “frilly”. The lead interior designer started with a neutral color palate then added other pieces that created contrast and texture. She also focused on creating a seating area in the living room that would offer enough room for a few guests but without overpowering the airy feeling of the space.

How We Helped

For this interior decorating project, we developed a floor plan, selected the furniture pieces, picked paint, the plantation shutters, and ordered and orchestrated the delivery and installation of the pieces and selected artwork and accessories; in other words, a full interior design project.

 

Simple, Neutral Palette

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We selected a beautiful tufted sofa in a light beige fabric that lightens up the space and acts as the main focal point of the living room.


Creating Zones

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When looking at the vast space of this townhome, we broke it up into 3 unique areas; the living room, dinging room, and foyer.

To divide the space visually, we used a combination of rugs and furniture to create the different zones.


Making an Entrance

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Since the entryway was part of the space, we grounded it with a large entry table with storage baskets and drawers. On top of the table sits a sculptural lamp with a brushed gold finish and 3 white pots with grasses to add texture.

Adding a mirror by the main entrance is critical. It not only gives you a pace to check out your hair before leaving for the day, but it helps reflect light into darker spots of your home.


Pillows and Throws

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Accent pillows on the sofa add color and texture to the to the neutral sofa.


Living Room Accessories, Like Frosting on a Cake

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We absolutely love the oil rubbed bronze coffee table with glass surfaces. It provides a place to set your morning coffee or evening cocktail without visually weighing down the space.