I LOVED this last article she sent me from Oprah and I am such a firm believer in the little things making a BIG difference in design. I even started a little home styling sideline to my business, which you can read about here!
Check out what designer Lance Boyd did for Elizabeth Fiore's tiny Manhattan apartment in one hour, one day and one weekend:
Before:
One Hour After:
Rezone: The key to the newly arranged living room is that it now has zones: an armchair and a lamp for reading, the couch and chair for entertaining, and a corner with a desk as her home office.
Soft Touch: A throw draped over Elizabeth's armchair gives the room a lived-in look.
One Day After:
Perfect Pairs: Boyd placed two stately lamps from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on the credenza, and they do more than illuminate the room: They establish a sense of polish and symmetry.
Aim High: To emphasize the ceiling's height, Boyd used heavy, dramatic draperies from Silk Trading Co. that cascade to the floor. He also placed two framed pieces of art, rather than one, between the windows to reinforce the longitudinal effect.
Dress It Up: "Adding new pillows and a nice throw can make it look like you've got a brand-new couch or armchair," Boyd says.
One Weekend!!
is this not an amazing transformation?! Lance created a heavenly new space for Elizabeth in just one weekend - amazing.
no word on the budget...
Thanks for sending the article mom, very inspiring!!
That turned out beautiful!!! After each day it looked so much better and brighter and the final is just amazing!! I love the rug!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference! Great article, idea and mom for being thoughtful and sending you these things!
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge difference, love the color that was added
ReplyDeleteLizzy! I will GLADY volunteer my living room for a "one hour, one day, one weekend" renovation ala Shorley Chic!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. This really gives me hope!!
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What a great post showing what can be done in the time you have!
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