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Bold and Elegant Living Room

Design on a Dime : Episode DOD-203 -- More Projects »
Terry and America Castagnola have an uninspiring, neutral living room with an awkward layout. They want to transform it from a whimper to a wow with color and a new furniture arrangement.
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The Dilemma

Host Sam Kivett outlines the problems, which include minimizing the rock fireplace, addressing the awkward garden window, changing the room plan and adding much needed color to offset the very neutral furnishings.

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The Solution

Here's how Kivett and his design coordinators, Charles Burbridge and Summer Baltzer, liven up the neutral space with color and a new layout:

  • Due to the open floor plan, they're only able to paint two of the walls, settling on a deep burgundy color that will help make the fireplace less prominent.
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  • Burbridge begins by creating a three-panel screen using hollow-core closet doors. He primes and paints each door then hinges each together. For a finishing touch, he applies gold paint to decorative wood trim and attaches the pieces for three-dimensional interest.

  • Baltzer creates two sets of window treatments--one for the awkward garden window and another to simulate a window on the other side of the fireplace. She embellishes store-bought velvet panels with fancy trim for additional elegance. For more ideas, watch 20 videos on different types of window treatments>>

  • Kivett creates an orchid arrangement in a red planter. This will help to create another focal point in the room besides the stone fireplace. More tropical arrangements>>

  • The sofas are repositioned opposite each other to create a seating area conducive to conversation. A colorful area rug helps tie the elements together. New lamps add much-needed ambiant lighting. The room's final touches include a new cherry bookcase for storage and light-filtering sheers on the sliding glass doors.

    The Cost

    Lighting and accessories - $322

    • ceramic pot: Jackalope Pottery - #90070 / red

    Furniture - $309

    • table lamps: Best Hotel Interiors
    • decorative molding: Superior Moulding - #665/666

    Fabrics and rug - $142

    • area rug: Tuesday Morning - #000001704253, rust/black
    • drapery tassels: Tuesday Morning - #000001793109
    • fringe: Off the Bolt
    • drapery panels: Anna's Linens - Manhattan, #813587 / buck
    • drapery scarves (for valances): Anna's Linens - Manhattan, #813592 / buck

    Paint - $133

    • paint for walls and screen: Benjamin Moore - 2081-10, Burnt Peanut Red

    Hardware - $84

    Project Total - $990

    • Resources
    paint
    Benjamin Moore
    Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

    decorative project materials
    Best Hotel Interiors
    1782 W. Washington Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90007
    Phone: 323-734-1700
    decorative project materials
    Tuesday Morning Inc.
    Website: www.tuesdaymorning.com

    decorative project materials
    Jackalope
    Website: www.jackalope.com

    decorative project materials
    Superior Moulding, Inc.
    Website: www.superiormoulding.com


    decorative project materials
    Off the Bolt
    6812 Desoto Ave.
    Canoga Park, CA 91303
    USA
    Phone: 818-999-0441

    decorative project materials
    Anna's Linens
    Website: www.annaslinens.com
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