Liv Collins Photography
Mid-sized elegant enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Oklahoma City

Family room - traditional family room idea in New Orleans with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
Elegant dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Philadelphia with a bar and gray walls

Liv Collins Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design with beige walls and a standard fireplace

The potential in a historic 1930’s Royal Oak home with an abundance of original details is endless. Combine that with a client with a deep love for traditional Chinoiserie style and whimsical details and the result can only be stunning. Such is the case in the upholstery pieces and window treatments in this living room. Each piece in the space was hand selected to not only complement the gorgeous historical features of the home - such as the original herringbone flooring, plaster crown molding, ceiling medallion and fireplace - but also infuse the space with the whimsical, layered motifs and textures that are typical of the European interpretation of Chinoiserie style. The teal and white fabrics seen in the window treatments and accent chairs are reminiscent of the traditional blue and white patterns of chinoiserie but also tie the teal detailing of original stained glass windows and inlays on the original stone flooring. The inspiration for the palette comes from the chinoiserie mural on the back wall of the dining room with a blush backdrop that has been reinterpreted into modern silhouettes and patterns on the sofa pillows and swivel chairs that provide a playful juxtaposition to the traditional lines throughout the rest of the space.

Updated colonial revival dining room with " Chinoiserie Chic" custom printed magnolia branches on blue grasscloth wallpaper.
Mid-sized transitional brown floor enclosed dining room photo in San Francisco with blue walls

The living room of this traditional 1930’s tudor-style Royal Oak home was incredibly large, and the main focal point - an original fireplace - is not located on the main wall, which left the homeowner struggling with the design for years. Our solution for the space was to create one large seating arrangement that could host up to twelve guests, but could also be broken down into smaller intimate moments to be enjoyed by just one or two. The oversized charcoal sofa sits between two windows that are dressed with a gorgeous teal patterned treatment and delicate floor lamps. A variety of pillow options tie together the teal and blush palette inspired by the traditional elements of the existing stone flooring and stained glass of the historic home, as well as the colors of the newly added chinoiserie style mural in the adjacent dining room. New furniture with eclectic silhouettes, such as the accent chair and chaise on either side of the sofa feel like they could have been collected over time, complementing the character of the historic home. Modern swivel chairs sit in front of the original fireplace creating an intimate moment to admire its beauty, or face the rest of the room for a collective conversational layout. Careful consideration was made with every upholstery, color, finish and furniture selection to honor the traditional architecture of the home while breathing in new life and infusing the space with a chinoiserie-inspired aesthetic that the homeowner loved.

Liv Collins Photography
Living room - mid-sized traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Angie Seckinger
Example of a transitional home design design in DC Metro

Rendering of the Dining Room for our client #ChinoiserieChic

Greg Premru
Mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Boston with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Rendering of the Living Room for our client #ChinoiserieChic

Rendering of the Living Room for our client #ChinoiserieChic

Updated colonial revival dining room with " Chinoiserie Chic" custom printed magnolia branches on blue grasscloth wallpaper.
Example of a mid-sized transitional brown floor, dark wood floor and wallpaper enclosed dining room design in San Francisco with blue walls

Small powder room under stairs adjacent to kitchen and family room with a custom curved orange vanity cabinet and Chinoiserie wallpaper.
Small transitional 3/4 wallpaper powder room photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, red cabinets, multicolored walls, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Example of a transitional dining room design in Oklahoma City