Anthony Pippo Photography
Transitional family room photo in New York with gray walls

Updated Spec Home: Foyer and Great Room In our last post, we introduced you to my mom and sister’s Updated Spec Home; the Foyer and Great Room will be featured in this post. Foyer As you enter their home, to the right is a hall closet and a french door which leads to the Basement. To the left is a long wall which was perfect for an extra long console table in a rustic finish that served as a sofa table in their previous home. I love repositioning furniture, and by using this table in the entry, it makes it feel new. Additionally, we placed a vibrant piece of art previously used in my sister’s Bedroom above the table. This piece not only sets the tone for our color palette, it also makes the kind of statement you want in your Foyer – Wow! We added accessories and an unique lamp to complete the space. Great Room In the Great Room which is open to the Foyer, we installed our inspiration artwork in the place of honor over the mantel. Since the piece was vertical, it did not take up enough space. I do not like a “fussy” mantel with lots of accessories so we found these two vases in a silver leaf finish. They were perfect because they were large enough, but not too deep. Accessorizing mantels can be tricky because the majority of them are not deep. We went to Jan’s Floral Design to add vibrant color and interesting textures to the vases. The original mantel was too small and uninspired. Therefore, we had our contractor Brad Anderson built a new one based on a photo of a mantel we liked. The new mantel has lots of great detail and is the appropriate proportion for the fireplace. We replaced beige 12×12 ceramic tiles with gorgeous large pieces of smoked carrara marble for a striking fireplace surround. Check out this other mantel that we updated. For furniture, we purchased a shorter sofa in a gray tweed fabric. Typically, two throw pillows come with a sofa.We added a fun fringe to the pillows that came with the sofa. I recommend ordering pillows that match your sofa fabric and layering with custom pillows that support your color palette. We added a patterned custom pillow and a striped throw. Next, we got a small scale recliner in a yummy gray leather for my mom and a chair and ottoman in a small scale mint and gray geometric pattern for my sister. We added an accent chair in a fun small scale stripe to fill a corner and add additional seating – which is always a good thing. Remember that this was a Spec Home so there were no built-ins. As a result, we needed a media cabinet for the television and some bookcases to display my mom’s decorative box collection and my sister’s collection of blown colored glass. This set from Ballard Designs fit the bill perfectly. The back is open and airy with nice detail. The wood finish also adds a richness to the space. My mom needed a space for her computer, and this small writing desk fit the space perfectly. Finally, for finishing touches, we added a patterned rug, cornice boards in a mint leaf fabric, and great lamps for ambient lighting. These two rooms are stunning, vibrant and livable. Can’t wait to show you more in our next post! Enjoy!

Dimension: 65"L X 18"D X 25.5"H The supreme sophistication and functionality our Antwerp Solid Wood Rustic TV Media Stand with Glass Door Cabinet brings to your living room or den creates ideal media configurations and a prime display of prized possessions and decor curios. A TV stand with a rustic distinction, this solid wood media console delivers big on a heightened visual attraction with modern metal pulls, a warm finish, and a rectangular profile end-capped by open "X" plank designs. Centering the console is a double cabinet with glass front display that is complete with built-in cord management for hooking up your gaming, DVD, or other systems. On each side, open shelving provides additional media setup options as well as superb display for your collections and collectibles. Founded on four tapered legs and a robust solid wood construction, this TV media console is the perfect anchor for your flat-screen television. Outstanding in an artfully handcrafted build, this rustic solid wood media stand is designed to withstand the rigors of everyday living and come through just as stunning as before. Meticulous in its retained organic character, this media stand is outstanding in a motif of natural bands, grains, and knots. Bring this Old World charisma throughout your home with other pieces in the Antwerp collection including the End Tables, Console Hall Table, and Coffee Table. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Made of solid wood • Open "X" plank sides • Glass-front display cabinets • Built-in cord management • Open shelving on each end • Part of the Antwerp Collection Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Leona Mozes Photography for Atelier Greige
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Montreal with gray walls and no fireplace

Modern Console / Dining Table Elvis by Cattelan Italia Made in Italy The Elvis by Cattelan Italia is a modern console table made in Italy. The Elvis console table is availabe in fixed or extendable versions and features a rectangular top shape and a pedestal base. The extendable console Elvis can also serve as a dining table. The fixed version feature the top made of 0.6" thick tempered clear glass white the extendable version tabletop is in polished white laminated wood. The base of the console table Elvis consists of stainless steel anti-marks finished floor base element and a stainless steel column. The console table is available in four versions: two fixed and two extendable sizes Features: Designed by Alberto Danese Rectangular top shape Available in fixed or extendable versions Fixed versions features a 0.6" thick tempered clear glass top Extendable versions features the tabletop made of polished white laminated wood Base consists of stainless steel anti-marks finished floor base element and a stainless steel column Available in four versions: two fixed and two extendable sizes The starting price is for the Diapason Fixed Console Table W47" x D16". Dimensions: Fixed Console Table: W47" x D16" x H30" Fixed Console Table: W63" x D18" x H30" Extendable Console Table: W47" x D16"-->31" x H30" Extendable Console Table: W63" x D18"-->35" x H30"

Modern, airy, minimalist foyer. Artwork by Seth Resnick. Photography by Jessica Glynn. Light fixture by Mooi. Console by Room and Board. By Krista Watterworth Design Studio of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Paint color: Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

Courtney Steffens
Trendy dark wood floor entryway photo in San Francisco with gray walls

The Mission Console Table by Convenience Concepts is a great addition to any home. Available in multiple finishes it's sure to complement any decor. Featuring a bottom shelf that provides plenty of space to display collectibles or every day necessities with ease of access. Coordinating pieces are also available sold separately.

The elegance of French Provence Belmont Console Table is a great addition to any home. Featuring a beautiful antique raised accents that coordinates easily with existing decor. A smooth table top surface that provides a generous space for an ample display of any books, collections or art objects. Also provides curved legs that are made from poplar wood that will add a style and durability to any room. Will surely give years of enjoyment.

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Living room - coastal living room idea in Grand Rapids with white walls

Moments of turquoise and aqua blue, sprinkled throughout this living room, create the perfect space to sit, relax or socialize. Four chairs covered in a graphic, ivory and beige geometric print surround a black resin and metallic gold cocktail table. Side tables hold turquoise lamps with gold detailing. The ivory chenille sofa with gold velvet welt grounds the open layout. Graphic pillows in shades of blues and greens add color to the neutral setting. Behind the sofa is a traditional consoled topped with glass and gold hurricanes and celadon stacked bowls. Finishing the look is a sisal rug adding just the right amount of texture.

Mary Costa
Great room - small contemporary great room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Robert Clark
Living room - transitional open concept living room idea in Other with blue walls

Dining room - large traditional carpeted dining room idea in San Diego

Mark Lohman
Mid-sized beach style open concept family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a media wall

Beautiful "Live Edge" Console Table made with Wood & pipes. 48" x 16" x 32" Available in any size and many different finishes.
Living room - rustic living room idea in Montreal

blue subway tile, console table, gas fireplace, moroccan rug, round upholstered ottoman, sectional sofa, swivel chair, tufted ottoman, tv over fireplace, white fireplace mantel, white trim

modern chrome and glass console table with glass top
Inspiration for an entryway remodel in New York

By knowing where to shop and what to shop for I made it easy to create this amazing display of fun items.
Example of a large country open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace