by Michael Robert Construction
Westfield, NJ, US 07090 · 59 photos
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Anti McMansion
http://www.michaelrobertconstruction.com

The formal living room is one of the only rooms left from the original structure. Gray Thibaut wallpaper graces the walls. Though it looks like raw silk, it is actually vinyl. Scrubbable, washable, and bleachable, the wallpaper is perfect for a home with young children.
Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

 
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Amy Zwirko wrote:
unused formal living room off kitchen - I have a formal living room off a kitchen and I would love to use the space but dont know what to do! We have a family den just on the other side of the walk through. What can you do with a large space? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Amy Zwirko Library!!
3 months ago · ·
Michael Robert Construction Book shelves, sliding antique ladder (s), reading table and chairs, a couple comfy club chairs, great floor lamps. Love it already! Keep us posted!
3 months ago ·
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laurieakers wrote:
where are the lamps from? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
laurieakers That's perfect!!!! Thank you!
7 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction I'm all about mixing the high and low. Splurge where you need to, and save when you can!
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cpratt80 wrote:
Where did the pillows come from? What fabric are they made of? Thanks! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
cpratt80 Ok great. I was referring to the raffia pillows! Love the texture on them. Thanks!
8 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction no problem!
8 months ago ·
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msimmermon wrote:
Can you tell me which Thibaut wallpaper book the wallcovering comes from? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Sure, no problem. Here is the info:

PatternComo Silk –Wallpaper
CollectionTexture Resource Volume 3
ColorwayMetallic Silver
SKUT6834

Good luck with your project!

Ellie
10 months ago ·
msimmermon Thanks so much for the info!!
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sandydc1 wrote:
Where is the rug from? Is it natural fiber? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Michael Robert Construction It's sisal bound in cotton. This one is from home goods.
11 months ago ·
sandydc1 Thanks so much! Love your work! :) I also love the pillows that coordinate with the rug. Homegoods also?
11 months ago ·
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kdlee79 wrote:
Love the sofa, where is it from? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Thanks! It's the Bayside sleeper sofa from Crate and Barrel.
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kmarsek wrote:
where did you get the chairs? I'm looking for something similar. thanks! »
· Comment · 17 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Pottery Barn, but several years ago. Good luck with your project!
17 months ago ·
Michael Robert Construction Kmarsek, don't know if you found chairs yet, but just saw these and thought of you! http://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/monaco-rattan-armchair-cushion/
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bamamom wrote:
This was originally the dining room? »
· Comment · 18 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Thank you so much. It was a labor of love, and (will always be) a work in progress!

The switch made sense for us based on where we wanted to put the new kitchen. It may feel forced or awkward if it's not easily accessible. The size of the LR doesn't concern me - you don't need much in a parlor-type room. Just a few chairs, couch or settee for conversation and/or an evening drink. Even the new homes are making them smaller and smaller. If the flow makes sense, I'd say go for it. Good luck!
18 months ago ·
bamamom Thanks. I even thought of a small parlor/office type area.

You are correct, our homes will always be a labor of love. Enjoy!
18 months ago ·
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drich1 wrote:
Paint color? »
· · Comment · 18 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Love it for a bathroom! Great choice! Our trim is farrow and ball's Wimborne White in semi gloss. Not too 'shiny' at all! We also chose a very light grey for the ceiling instead of your typical ceiling white. Good luck!
11 months ago ·
dmcd Thanks!
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
This formal living room was originally the home's dining room. Because they love to entertain and have family dinners, the couple decided a larger dining room would better suit their lifestyle. For the walls, Ellie chose a vinyl gray wallpaper with a silk-like look. But because it's made of such durable material, it can be scrubbed, washed and even bleached — perfect for a house with two small children. Arm chairs: Pottery BarnCouch: Bayside Full Sleeper, Crate & BarrelCeiling pendant: Finley Small White Pendant, Crate & BarrelWallpaper: Thibaut
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Office color
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with a touch lighter gray on the walls. love it all.
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Grass paper
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Silver wall paper
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Awesome wallpaper
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Sillas sala
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new construction- similar to our house. note slipcovers
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gray walls, muted colors
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Accent color wall
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Thibaut wallpaper
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The color on the wall
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Y
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gray walls work with brown rug
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Old florida
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tapete+ sofa e moveis
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Gray and white.. clean
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Gray Thibault wallpaper
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grey paint
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Nice wall colour
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couch looks so comfy
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the slipcovered sofa!
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Thibaults combo silk. Wallpaper. Vinyl.
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I like the design for formal living room, would do bright blues though instead of pink
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Love the colors in this room. Very warm and cozy
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vinyl wallpaper
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Like couches & rug
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interesting paper washable and scrubable vinyl
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slipcovers
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PatternComo Silk –Wallpaper CollectionTexture Resource Volume 3 ColorwayMetallic Silver SKUT6834
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For Mikie's room. Love the gray wall color, white trim and sisal area rug.
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Couch
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Wallpaper
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White couch, grey room
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Love the texture
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sofa
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nice wallpaper
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thibaut wall papaer gray
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PatternComo Silk –Wallpaper CollectionTexture Resource Volume 3 ColorwayMetallic Silver SKUT6834
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Like the gray
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bedroom wall color?
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Lamp
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salita soles
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Simple, cozy, gray
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similar
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floor plan for front room
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like the wallpaper
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Nice for Makadi
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White cushions on black chairs
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For the front back bedroom, the couch should be a pull out bed. Cans lights for sure
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wallcovering PatternComo Silk –Wallpaper CollectionTexture Resource Volume 3 ColorwayMetallic Silver SKUT6834
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Chairs
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wallpaper looks like raw silk, but is vinyl that can be cleaned
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wall colr and ceiling design. They match quite well.
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grey walls, white accents
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Light
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Wallpaper, sleeper sofa
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Den
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wallcolor/cover for office/daniels bedroom
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washable wallpaper, use in dining room? Bathroom?
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Couch
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Sleeper sofa and cushion
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Gray Thibaut wallpaper graces the walls. Though it looks like raw silk, it is actually vinyl. Scrubbable, washable, and bleachable, the wallpaper is perfect for a home with young children.
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the wallpaper is thibaut and scrubbable
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cor
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cozy look for sunporch
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Love this color for the dinning room or living room
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My office wall color
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Lighting
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Hallway wallpaper
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White ish slipcover and grey walls
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Light for Declan RM, wallpaper
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Light
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white couch
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wallpaper green marker
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may be
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Dining room
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side tables
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maybe as an area for Ava
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love the wallpaper
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Slip cover
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simple, home-y, cottage-y
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White couch
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Wallcover
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Comfortable
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white couch plus gray walls
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Wallpaper
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Love
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wallpaper tag for bathroom
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I love the idea of a textured wall and raw silk is sooo sexy. This color could be incorporated but it would have to be very creatively done. Dining room with oval table and supple chairs (6-8)
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Look at the painted ceiling and the color of the hardwood. This is also very much in my color palette. I like the sisel too.
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Living room
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LR
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wallpaper
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wallpaper that looks like paint...may be good for bathroom
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Trim
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would look good in dining, lighter color in ceiling white track
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trim
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crown molding and the lighter color on ceiling.
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lighting
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Too light gray
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Light fixture
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Gray walls
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like gray paint
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Couleur pour salon et escalier
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what I wanted........:(
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Colors simplicity
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colour paint or wallpaper formal lounge
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Nice den for remodel. MIL suite?
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