My client had many good pieces to work with, including a beautiful Karastan rug, a neutral sofa in great condition, side tables, side chairs and several art pieces. Sounds great, right? So what was the problem? Almost everything in the space was the exact same color.
The plan was to brighten the space overall by changing the walls to a soft ivory and liven things up a bit with a splash of citrus. I darkened the fireplace mantel to add contrast and make it more of a focal point. I replaced her dining set with a set in an espresso finish to again provide contrast, anchored the space with an area rug in a similar color palette, and proposed a dramatic light fixture.
The new space is much more functional, and beautiful.