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Before & After: Living Room that will make you Green with Envy

The formally beige living room was missing interest and personality. We added modern furniture and a new patterened carpet to fill the essential missing elements without overdoing it. By painting the walls surrounding the fireplace bright green, it allowed the fireplace to remain the focal point but added the needed warmth.

Comments (53)

  • 12 years ago
    But truly an amazing transformation
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked dclostboy
  • 12 years ago
    Wow! Behold the power of color. Great vision.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    From so-so to Wow! I like it very much!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Marilyn Wilkie
  • 12 years ago
    I.CAN'T.STOP.LOOKING! Really stunning, I'm trying to think about how I can incorporate in to my family room re-do!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Andrea Weber
  • 12 years ago
    Brilliant ! Love the picture you recently posted on facebook of your dining room.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Mark
  • 12 years ago
    Looks so much better. Did you change anything around the lighting?
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked bengriffiths2000
  • 12 years ago
    Wow. Beautiful transformation. So long boring beige! :0)
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Monica Ellison
  • 12 years ago
    I love it. Where did you get the coffee table
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Helena
  • 12 years ago
    Fabulous. From blah to ahhhh!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Darzy
  • 12 years ago
    What a transformation. Very nice!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked janiern
  • 12 years ago
    I like everything but the green.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Sandra I
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Why is the shelving photoshopped??
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Lydia (Kazza Design)
  • 12 years ago
    I think you're right about that Lydia (KAZZA Design). Can we see the room as is? I'm sure still a stunning transformation, but would like to see the real deal.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Darzy
  • 12 years ago
    The chairs look suspicious too
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked dclostboy
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice photoshop!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Anne
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Awesome - I love the room.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Farha Syed Design, LLC
  • 12 years ago
    Coffee table looks photo shop too.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked armygirl1987
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice. Could you give the brand/colour of the green. I want a colour like that for my little kitchen.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked condomary
  • 12 years ago
    This " professional "did not say that it was not photoshoped :-p
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked sondramartina
  • 12 years ago
    I love this - it seems that so many modern rooms lack color these days. I'm trying to add this to my Ideabook but I don't know how from these discussion forums. Is there a way? Nice job!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked lmckuin
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Nice finds on the rug and the chairs. Fun, but not overstated.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked DMH DESIGN
  • 12 years ago
    @lmckuin - I don't know if there is an official way, but I copy the link to the discussion page and put in in the comments section of my ideabook.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked sixkeys
  • 12 years ago
    That is so pretty.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked henrybradley
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi everyone thanks for all your amazing feedback! Gee, I never thought of photoshopping our client’s home photos. Just to confirm this room is the real deal and the picture is not photoshopped. It’s a lot easier to style shelves with the client’s treasured architecture and art books than to spend hours at a computer digitally altering an existing room. But I suppose we should be flattered that you think it looks so perfect.

    @Norma Sassone We found the chairs at a vintage store. They are a pair of original Hans Wegner 1950’s chairs that were upholstered in a patterned modern fabric.

    @ bengriffiths2000 There were existing pot lights in the room and we added accent lighting.

    @condomary The paint colour is Accent Colour 2027-40 and is Grape Green

    @lmckuin If you are still having difficulty adding this to you Ideabook, we have a photo of this living room in our projects under “Contemporary Residence”

    Hope we were able to answer all of your questions!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Nice and cheerful!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Mega Builders
  • 12 years ago
    Loving the bright green,we have a different bright green in our house in Australia.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This is truly beautiful, i love the pop of green and seating is amazing too ! Congrats !
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Studio NOO Design
  • 12 years ago
    Amazing. Great job. Love the green a real pop of color.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    You made the firepl. The focal point by redoing it. A cost but worth the money.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    Shows what a designer can do.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    Terrific but more throw cushions. Please Casey Design have a look at my emergency room dilemma it would be a challenge
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow- this is a fabulous wall color! Talk about making a statement!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked purehome
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would use some decorative pillows with dash of color! Here are my suggestions!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked VintageMaya
  • 12 years ago
    This make over is hard to believe. Beautiful job. Enjoy!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    if this room isn't photoshopped, then you messed with the contrast/brightness on the photo too much 'cause it sure looks photoshopped.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Brenda
  • 12 years ago
    I love the coffee table. If you could tell me where you got it I would appreciate it. Lovely room, you really nailed the color.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked saratogaswizzlestick
  • 12 years ago
    What a turnaround with a bit of paint and furniture!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked decoenthusiaste
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    @saratogaswizzlestick @moore3boyz We bought the coffee table at a modern furniture store called CB2. I hope this is helpful.
  • 12 years ago
    nice and fresh design.
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Wendy
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love it - fresh look!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked David Frosch
  • 12 years ago
    Even though the "before" was pretty....this room went from stuffy to sassy!!! Very young & fun!
  • 12 years ago
    Good colour and easy to change if taste changes. Don't be scared of colour, people!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Gorgeous!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked oakleyspanky
  • 12 years ago
    Holly crap thats bright.. not my style as I'm more traditional, but it is gorgeous!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked monika2024
  • 12 years ago
    Well done done! So nice to see more great Canadian talent on this site - keep posting!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked mveasey
  • 12 years ago
    Love the makeover!
    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Kelley Robinson-Mitton
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Love the green!

    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked GMF+ASSOCIATES architects
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    This Is absolutely my favorite color EVER!! I have my sons room with this color, and my den/study room. For some reason, this color just makes me happy. Love the transformation!!

    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked K Interior Design Group
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I see what you did there "green with envy" :)

    It looks lovely though!

    Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked User