Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Cunningham's Den

My dear friend wants to update her den. I am suggesting: Paint a Tuscan-inspired color on the walls: don't wimp out with pastels!Keep existing furniture and placement. Paint mantel on fireplace an aged ivory finish, or restain it in a rustic pine. Replace curtains with a fun, light print. Get pillows in different textures and colors/prints. Create a relaxed atmosphere that showcases the homeowner's personality: relaxed, equestrian-tuscan -california chic!


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CunninghamDen inspiration board by AnnHouseFinally on Polyvore.com


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Some inspiration rooms......







1. Thanks to Elements of Style for posting this great inspiration photo- source I believe is Pottery Barn. Love the trunk as coffee table/end table in this room!




2. This is lovely as well- so airy and keeps the natural wood tones. I love the shade on the sofa too. Adds some punch... Look at the nice built-in bookshelves, something similar can be created for the rather large existing fireplace mantel.................

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Use existing furniture for now.
Add pillows and throws.
paint woodwork.
paint color on walls
replace curtains...

3. The kitchen also needs some updates. It is adjacent to the den...so I am proposing:



Paint the cabinets ivory with a brown glaze to antique them somewhat...



Paint walls perhaps a shade deeper or lighter than the den, but still darker than the cabinets for some needed contrast.



Replace the window coverings with a valance in an equestrian toile---



I think the floors are terra-cotta--have them power-cleaned and reglazed for a renewed and clean look---

This is also beautiful, painted cabinets lighten and brighten!


She loves equestrian AND toile, so I am suggestiong THIS pillow from Perch, New Orleans



1 comment:

  1. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you liked the table I redid. I had 2, and my plan was to refinish one, and paint the other. The one that I was going to paint is in really rough condition, thinking I may have to "part it out".
    I know nothing about decorating. I've never really decorated my house. I'm in the middle of a living room makeover, even when I'm done, I probably won't "decorate" it. :)
    gail

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