Barrault strove for an easy-living, laid-back spirit in the furnishings. Slipcovered sofas and throw pillows in neutral hues, along with the option of floor seating, give the living room an informal feel."It's strange because despite its amazing location, the previous design of the house made no real connection to the outdoors," says Barrault. One way that Daridan (the architect) let more light in was to replace all the railings on the decks and balconies with less obscuring materials. Today the living room feels bright because light easily enters the home.

Nota bene: Make sure your pillows are actually comfortable. Yes, discount pillow inserts are cheap, but they also can go flat fast. I've found that down inserts from Crate & Barrel, as well as Michaels, are firm and hold up well. The prices at both stores were about the same when I looked.

Wood stamped concrete. Could mimic look with stained wood.

my Ghost

Detalle madera en la chimenea

barn wood fireplace

foyer

Wood surround and mantle

Fireplace

Cool

Bright Nickel Velo Fan

Fireplace

carpet painting

Like the fire place

barn wood fireplace

Ceilongscetc

Fireplace

Ceiling.

Ceiling fans

Bright Nickel Velo Fan

ceiling for the double wide?

Hmmm...that's an interesting fireplace facade

fireplace

Colour of slip covers. Same colour as my White Company jumper (for colour note) Might be enough to stop room being pale.

Contemporary Fireplace

Fplc

possible look for kitchen odd wall

Fireplace

Ceiling

Like this fireplace style but more centered

love the pink schemme

tiered fireplace and color

fireplace and windows.

Pillow inserts ... from Michaels or Crate&Barrel hold their form.

wood on one side much wider to center fireplace

living4

High windows

fireplace?

ceiling

could cover fireplace with wood

Double counter top

Fireplace surround

High windows flank the fireplace - light and character that is subtle and functional

Windows as light fixtures

Fireplace

slipcover

foyer

cool fireplace

(1) FIREPLACE: this is the other suggestion to update your existing fireplace. It is extended to the ceiling versus being half up the wall. You could include the extended wall treatment as seen in the first fireplace suggestion, or place cabinet book shelving that is half up the wall. (2) AREA RUG: maroon background is a versatile neutral color that is classic, elegant, timeless. Suggestion: if not this rug you could look for a maroon background with other accent patterns such as white and turquoise or other 2 color accents you wish to use in that particular room.

crate and barrel and michaels' for down pillows

GOOD TIP

Purple accents

Fireplace

love the fireplace

ceiling tiles

love the barn wood fireplace surround

Slipcovers

Fireplace

Fireplace

Love this fireplace

Art

Make sure pillows are comfortable. Down inserts from Crate & Barrel & Michaels are firm and hold up well. Prices at both stores were about the same.

i love that fireplace

colors, fireplace

Good pillow selection

Pillow insert

pillow on the floor

Windows

wood

Barrault strove for an easy-living, laid-back spirit in the furnishings. Slipcovered sofas and throw pillows in neutral hues, along with the option of floor seating, give the living room an informal feel.

Off center fireplace

fireplace

Side windows

Fireflace

Ceiling

couch covers, combination

Clearstory windows

Värit

Slipcovered sofas and throw pillows in neutral hues, along with the option of floor seating, give the living room an informal feel.

f/p

Slp cover sofa

i love this room, it is a wonderfully laid-back, eclectic space

loose drape of the slip covers add a very soft, relaxed elegance

Cement fireplace

this is a cool fireplace

Love this room...colours, light, slip covers over upright furniture. Not slouchy, but not formal either. Brown instead of grey sofa? Grey/brown?

window on either side of fireplace

Texture fireplace

wood fireplace

slipcovers

Slip cover example for living room

vuurherd styl

like peachy pink pillows with teal pictures

rustic wood

fireplace

Fireplace

barn boards

Fireplace

wood clad fireplace

Good

Windows

fireplace

fireplace

Pressed ceilings, step up to kitchen

fireplace

furniture upholstery

fireplace

Like reclaimed wood on fireplace

Fireplace

Fireplace

fireplace

high small windows

two side windows instead of one center transom

fireplace

fan

love the loose backed slipcovers

notice the slipcovers - soooo loosely made

drift wood fireplace facade

love the fp

Fireplace

simple, clean, but casual

I like the high windows.

Barrault strove for an easy-living, laid-back spirit in the furnishings. Slipcovered sofas and throw pillows in neutral hues, along with the option of floor seating, give the living room an informal feel.

check the tabure seat

enitre Decore

colors, pics etc

Fireplace

Fireplace

Fans

un sogno!

Gorgeous

Multiple styles, color

cubre sillones de lino

Great space:)!

airy

fireplace

Feminine and Modern

fireplace

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