Example of a mountain style enclosed carpeted and green floor home theater design in Charlotte with brown walls

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

Home office library - large transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office library idea in San Francisco with blue walls and no fireplace

This cute cottage, one block from the beach, had not been updated in over 20 years. The homeowners finally decided that it was time to renovate after scrapping the idea of tearing the home down and starting over. Amazingly, they were able to give this house a fresh start with our input. We completed a full kitchen renovation and addition and updated 4 of their bathrooms. We added all new light fixtures, furniture, wallpaper, flooring, window treatments and tile. The mix of metals and wood brings a fresh vibe to the home. We loved working on this project and are so happy with the outcome! Photographed by: James Salomon

Corinne Cobabe Photography
Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in San Diego with black walls

Peter Murdock
Family room - mid-sized contemporary enclosed medium tone wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The open plan of the great room, dining and kitchen, leads to a completely covered outdoor living area for year-round entertaining in the Pacific Northwest. By combining tried and true farmhouse style with sophisticated, creamy colors and textures inspired by the home's surroundings, the result is a welcoming, cohesive and intriguing living experience.

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Lisa Romerein
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Michael J. Lee
Example of a large trendy formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Boston with gray walls and a ribbon fireplace

A floating Bloomsbury Sectional in White Denim with Matelasse pillows for texture creates two distinct areas in an open concept living and dining room space.

Living room - small 1950s open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room idea in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Photos by Matthew Williams
Living room - scandinavian enclosed light wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Scot Gordon Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless carpeted bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with blue walls and no fireplace

Photography by Mark Liddell and Jared Tafau - TerraGreen Development
Balcony - huge mediterranean backyard balcony balcony idea in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Mid-sized trendy formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in New York with green walls

Raleigh, Wake County NC Hurst Home Company
Inspiration for a timeless kids' room remodel in Raleigh

Kitchen/dining room combo - traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in Orange County

Marcell Puzsar Bright Room SF
1960s master dark wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with gray walls