Maximalist living room magic!
I am SO excited to share with you some before and after images, along with the moodboard and concept, of one of my favourite projects to date!
When I sat down with Clare and David (client) at our first appointment it became clear that there were several issues with the living room and that for the last 6 years the room had only ever been used as a workspace in the day time; favouring watching TV upstairs rather than in the family room.
As you can see from the before images, whilst the room wasn’t unpleasant, it lacked character, charm and ultimately it wasn’t a functional space owing to the uncomfortable couches and layout.
Some of the issues we discovered were:
- North-facing rectangular room with limited light due to trees outside window
- Door opens into the centre of the room
- Lack of electrical sockets so unable to switch furniture around
- Not cosy
Once we had established the client’s pain points I then set about putting together an action-plan. Firstly, I presented some options for a concept. Clare and David were excellent at communicating their likes and dislikes and we quickly settled on a maximalist design with rich, jewel tones and gold highlights.
The Action Plan
I created a moodboard and suggested we embrace the lack of natural light rather than fight it by trying to brighten it up. I assured them that this would create the cosy atmosphere they desired.
We colour drenched the room in Valspar Outdoor Escape, including the skirting and doors.
David was working from the small desk at the back of the room which was not the most inspiring place to be productive. I immediately suggested we flip the layout and put the desk in the bay window, making the most of the natural light available and providing a more stimulating environment for working.
I also suggested we install a pocket door to give more space to the centre of the room but this was decided against due to the fact they have four children, so likely to get broken over time.
I had an electrician come and install some extra sockets at the back of the room so we were able to plug the TV in and additional lighting.
I presented some wallpaper options for the far wall to introduce some pattern and colour. Clare & David decided on this print from Lust Home. Available here
I then sourced all the furniture and decor needed to pull together the overall scheme.
The stunningly beautiful purple couch was found at Vintage Sofa Company, as was the INCREDIBLE leopard print footstool! (My personal favourite piece).
Lighting, artwork and soft furnishings really pushed this room into the luxe design we see now. I’m a big believer in clashing and layering print on print. It’s my speciality.
Fianlly we added the finishing touches such as mirrors, candles and not forgetting some lovely plants to really amp up the jungle vibe!
Ready to inject some personality into your home? Contact Sophie today and see how we can bring your vision to life!
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I’m Sophie, maximalism specialist and founder of Shag Interior. Click here to see the services I offer or email me to enquire about working together.
