Family room needs major help!
serk246
8 years ago
Hi! We just bought a new house and are moving in soon. The family room has potential I think, I'm just not sure how. 1) How should we add interest to the ceiling? 2) what kind of trim should we do on the windows? Notice there's a tight fit around them so it can't be anything too thick. Carpet and light fixtures obviously need to be changed. Thank you!
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PROJeffrey Brooks Interior Design
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8 years ago
PROBruce Mears, Designer/Builder
8 years ago
Lyssa Martin
8 years agoChange out the wall sconces for something more modern. I would swap the ceiling fan for something dramatic. Also re-clad the fireplace. To draw attention to the height of that wall you bring your fireplace design up the wall, like in the photos below. I don't know what your style is so I sampled a few to show you what I mean about the fireplace.
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8 years agoThis one also shows what I mean about the fireplace and light fixture. Adding beams is expensive, if you don't have the budget there are other ways to emphasize the ceiling
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miacometlady
8 years agoI'd create an accent wall on the high pitch gable side. It could be bold or subtle- depends on what you like.
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