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Traditional Living Room Mixes Old With New

March 10, 2015

By: Barbara Ballinger

From: Shelley Rodner

Designer Shelley Rodner mixed old furniture pieces with new style in this traditional living room.

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Green and Tan Traditional Living Room

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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Before

Before, sofa was repositioned to open up the bank of windows.

Green Living Room With Beige Furnishings

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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After

A small living room required careful editing; all the furnishings were existing, but Rodner removed some tables.

Traditional Living Room With Beige Furniture and Wood Tables

From: Shelley Rodner

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Mirror, Mirror

Fun, accent mirrors with concave design add a nice focal point rather than a conventional mirror and “balance” out the wall.

Green Curtains

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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All the Trimmings

The green painted walls and draperies—both new choices—came about because of the neutral colors in existing furniture.

Entryway With Vintage Accents

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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Mixing Old with New

Previously owned side tables earned a spot in the midst of the new design.

Green Curtain

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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The Royal (Window) Treatment

Traditional green draperies added a pop of color to the neutral space.

Traditional Neutral Living Room

Photo: Anice Hoachlander. From: Shelley Rodner

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Cozy Up the Fire

The existing fireplace mantel was retained but the hearth was added a year before.

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