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Living Room Redo

wilma — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:57:02 GMT

What do you think of the changes made in this room?

I like the room better after the changes.

I like the lighter paint color which brightens up the space. It helps the fireplace look striking and beautiful. I love the windows and the built-ins on both sides of the fireplace.

Not loving all the furnishings & accessories though. I would prefer the sofas in a darker color. I don’t like the pillows, the accessories on the built-ins, and the round coffee table. The flooring, rug, sheers, and ceiling light are ok.

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millieshops — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:15:05 GMT

I do like the re-do much better than the original. The original didn’t look like a finished room at all and it showed way too dark to feel inviting. But the new room’s appearance gains from better lighting from outside as well as the lighter colors inside.

i do like the light sofa color and the extra seating with the second one, but I like softer looking arms on my sofas. The round table is fine with me - it breaks up the otherwise very squared off decor.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:18:51 GMT

It is a nice refreshing of a Craftsman bungalow. I like the after much better. I wouldn't be able to breathe in the before. Glad they went with updated furniture rather than the heavy, dark Mission style of that era.

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Foxxee — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:20:42 GMT

The lighting is poor in the first photo and the room is very bare, so anything might be an improvement.

I like the curve above the fireplace rather than what they did in the second photo.

There's too much white in this room. I don't like white sofas for obvious reasons. No tables beside the sofas for lamps, not that there's room for any.

I don't think this modern furniture does justice to the rustic stone fireplace and I don't like the white cabinets on either side. The dark cabinets gave the fireplace presence.

Not a comfy, cozy room, IMO.

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ScrapHappy — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:37:17 GMT

Very nice redo. I would certainly do this type of style in my home. My only concern would be for the couches and if someone had little ones. I don't have little ones anymore but I have a husband who would ruin them.

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50Mickey — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:47:24 GMT

I like the redo of the room with the built in white bookcases and the molding on the hood over the mantle Looks like they kept the same rug. Not crazy about the sofas. They look like Ikea sofas. But everything else is nice. Agree that the accessories on the book cases look like they don't belong in this room. But wow what a lighter paint color and a few changes can do for a dark room.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:49:21 GMT

Definitely AFTER is way better. The before is so dark it looks terrible to me.

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Mellyg — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:51:09 GMT

I think it's a lovely remodel and it appears they kept to the integrity of the original style.

When I initially glanced at the picture, my eyes were drawn to the mantle (and above). At first, it looked like a hood over a range. Now I can't get that out of my mind. By no means is it a criticism (and it doesn't look like a hood). It was just what my brain registered upon a quick glance 🤦‍♀️

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:52:44 GMT

Love the after, it is nice, and light and airy! I would probably do a different light fixture, and different pillows, and of course accessories, but a really nice space!!!

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amyb — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:01:57 GMT

Much improved.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:05:13 GMT

The after is an improvement. However, I don't care for the light fixture or the furniture in either picture.

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Nonametoday — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:16:18 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
I like the redo of the room with the built in white bookcases and the molding on the hood over the mantle Looks like they kept the same rug. Not crazy about the sofas. They look like Ikea sofas. But everything else is nice. Agree that the accessories on the book cases look like they don't belong in this room. But wow what a lighter paint color and a few changes can do for a dark room.

@50Mickey

I agree about the sofas and the cocktail table as well. Too much of an Ikea vibe but I like all the room improvements themselves. Needs better furnishings.

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spiderw — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:31:11 GMT

The fact the redo is lighter is the only plus I see. I do not care for the furniture or decor and the room needs color. The coffee table appears too big and the style not appealing for me..

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ECBG — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:36:26 GMT

@wilma

That's a wonderful example of how "lightly colored walls bounce light". They did a great redo, but the chandelier is too formal.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:42:03 GMT

I think the second picture looks great except for the chandelier. Love all the light colors and furniture and cabinets.

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GenXmuse — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:04:08 GMT

It looks like they installed new windows possibly which made a huge difference. The first photo looked like a cave. Much better.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:08:53 GMT

I like everything about the new room. I could move right in. The difference is light night and day.

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Patriot3 — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:43:19 GMT

With all the light features, which I like, I would opt for dark furniture. Love the new, big windows behind the couch.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:54:58 GMT

The redo is nice but I would stick with a little darker paint on the wall. I've never been one of those "light and airy" types. I think a little darker color on the wall is more warm and relaxing.

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stevieb — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:56:53 GMT

Certainly lighter and brighter after, but I'd want to start over with the furniture and other decor. I've never felt that interiors have to absolutely 'match' a house's style, but in this case, yes, I'd prefer to see a design more reflective of the house's bones.