TraDitional with a twist

Heidi Dickhaut

DESIGN IN EVERYDAY LIVINGID 1750, Spring 2015Utah State University

STYLE AND CONCEPT STATEMENT

Traditional with a twistThis room features many traditional pieces, such as the seating, the tables,

fireplace and the built in book cases. The lamps are vintage style, but with the brushed nickel finish they blend right in. The accessories bring in nature- bright purple, blue, green photos of trees paired alongside black and white photos of more natural architecture. The mixture of traditional, natural and vintage create the term “traditional with a twist”.

Family room retreatEvery family needs a space to relax and hang out, but who says it can’t look stylish too? Using a light shade of gray on the walls creates a clean, uniform look all around the room. Dark hardwood floors give a sense of stability. Using darker, almost black, furniture helps to ground the space. Keeping the color scheme monochromatic for the main pieces gives the feeling of simplicity. This is not a modern room with contemporary pieces, but larger scale, more traditional furnishings create an inviting space to relax after a long hard day. The main focal point of the room is the wall of built in bookcases, TV and fireplace. White bookcases, and white tables give the illusion of crisp, clean lines, while the larger, darker furniture makes the room feel comfortable. Using some brighter purples, blues, and greens as accents really can reflect a pleasant natural atmosphere. White wood blinds on the windows allow natural light to flow into the space. The accessories in the room are kept to a minimum to begin with, but as the family grows into the room there is plenty of space on the shelves for a collection of art, books or vases. From the furniture arrangement to art on the walls, all things are placed symmetrically around the space so there is a feeling of balance no matter where you are in the room.

Walls

Color Scheme

Monochromatic

Monochromatic Color Scheme

With accents in an analogous scheme- nature inspired

Bookshelves

Coffee table

Occasional table

Sectional

Easy chairs

Presentation Images

View #1

View #2

View #3

Sketches

Space documentation

Area approx. = 237 ft2

Concept Sketch #1

Concept Sketch #2

(This was the winning design)

Concept Sketch #3

Inspiration

Sectional w/ chaise

Recliner/ Easy chair

Coffee/ Occasional table

Built in Wall unit

Lamps

RUGS

FurnitureAnd

Accessories

Furniture list:

Sectional with chaise

2- recliners

Coffee table

Occasional table

Fireplace

3-Table lamps

8x10 Area Rug

Fabric- imitation leather Right arm chaise 93"W x 38"D x 29"H Color- espresso Macy’s

S1

Fabric- imitation leather Recliner Quantity (2) 32"W x 41"D x 40"H Color- espresso Macy’s

CH1 and CH2

Color swatch for furniture- imitation leather ESPRESSO

Color- white 46"W x 23.75"D x 18"H Pier 1 imports

OT1

Color- white 20"W x 15.5"D x 27"H

Pier 1 imports

OT 2

Lumber Liquidators- Fall Brook Maple—3/4” x 4” hardwood

29 inch glass lamp 1800lighting.com

L1, L2, L3

8x11 area rug Sol Star Butter Pecan HOME DEPOT

R1

http://www.sipsoups.com/ Custom fireplace to fit space Mantle color- espresso Fireplace color- white

Floor

Plans

Key

S1- Espresso Leather SectionalCH1- Espresso Leather ReclinerCH2- Espresso Leather ReclinerOT 1- White coffee tableOT 2- White occasional tableL1, L2, L3- Blue glass table lampR1- Area Rug

B1, B2- Built in Book casesF1- Electric Fireplace unit

B2B1 F1

L 3

S1

CH1

CH2

R1

OT 1

OT 2L1

L 2