Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Charlotte

These clients hired us to add warmth and personality to their builder home. The fell in love with the layout and main level master bedroom, but found the home lacked personality and style. They hired us, with the caveat that they knew what they didn't like, but weren't sure exactly what they wanted. They were challenged by the narrow layout for the family room. They wanted to ensure that the fireplace remained the focal point of the space, while giving them a comfortable space for TV watching. They wanted an eating area that expanded for holiday entertaining. They were also challenged by the fact that they own two large dogs who are like their children. The entry is very important. It's the first space guests see. This one is subtly dramatic and very elegant. We added a grasscloth wallpaper on the walls and painted the tray ceiling a navy blue. The hallway to the guest room was painted a contrasting glue green. A rustic, woven rugs adds to the texture. A simple console is simply accessorized. Our first challenge was to tackle the layout. The family room space was extremely narrow. We custom designed a sectional that defined the family room space, separating it from the kitchen and eating area. A large area rug further defined the space. The large great room lacked personality and the fireplace stone seemed to get lost. To combat this, we added white washed wood planks to the entire vaulted ceiling, adding texture and creating drama. We kept the walls a soft white to ensure the ceiling and fireplace really stand out. To help offset the ceiling, we added drama with beautiful, rustic, over-sized lighting fixtures. An expandable dining table is as comfortable for two as it is for ten. Pet-friendly fabrics and finishes were used throughout the design. Rustic accessories create a rustic, finished look. Liz Ernest Photography

Photo via 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL. Once again, here in the home bar we are blending a classic and smooth look with touches of the outdoors. I want to call it lodge-like, but it's a bit too upscale for that description!

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What a transformation this home built in the late 70's went through to create the picture perfect rustic-yet-elegant farmhouse style. This great room features soaring ceilings, with massive chandeliers to light the space, suspended from wood trusses. An island to accommodate this large entertaining family, anchors the kitchen. A subtle hood projects off the back wall, flanked by sconces and a quartz shelf. The paneled Thermador fridge/freezer mirrors the pantry - part of it as a walk through space to the secret butlers pantry behind the kitchen. The rustic alder island is topped with Taj Mahal quartzite. The bar peeks through in the background.

What a transformation this home built in the late 70's went through to create the picture perfect rustic-yet-elegant farmhouse style. This great room features soaring ceilings, with massive chandeliers to light the space, suspended from wood trusses. An island to accommodate this large entertaining family, anchors the kitchen. A subtle hood projects off the back wall, flanked by sconces and a quartz shelf. The paneled Thermador fridge/freezer mirrors the pantry - part of it as a walk through space to the secret butlers pantry behind the kitchen. The rustic alder island is topped with Taj Mahal quartzite. The bar peeks through in the background.

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Photo via 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL. Who wouldn't want to sit and have a drink here?!? The bar chairs have a soft, fluid look, echoing the chairs we used in the adjoining dining room.

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