Elaina had moved into a condo about a year earlier and was having difficulty making it feel like her home.  By using what she already owned ReDesign & Go gave her condo the warm and cozy atmosphere she had been seeking.  Redesign will work for you too!  “You don’t need new stuff, just your stuff!”   

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The focal point of the living room is the fireplace.  The fireplace is located in the center of a wall with a window on either side of it.  This leaves minimal wall space for the sofa, chair and television.  The arm chair was against one wall with the sofa placed to face the fireplace.  With the sofa in this position the living area was a small cramped space that felt very unwelcoming.  The wall art and accessories were not working to add any warmth to the room.  The mirror above the chair reflected a floor lamp and a chest of drawers, located in the entry area, and the items on top of it.  These reflections did nothing to enhance the space.    

Now the fireplace has truly become the focal point of the living room.  With a different picture, some greenery, and baskets the fireplace/mantle has an inviting ambience that draws you into the space.  The sofa, now placed against the wall and facing the television, is flanked by a small table and trunk.  The wall art above the sofa shows a serene scene with rich warm colors.  The living room is open to the patio doors creating a sense of spaciousness.  Additional accessories as well as family photos give the space an inviting atmosphere. 

One side of the living room opened into the front entry area.  You can see the small walk space between the sofa and television credenza that provided access to the living room space.  A chest of drawers, placed on the back wall opposite the front door, was being used as an entry table.  The television was placed on the common wall between the living room and front entry. 

The side chair has been placed so that its back creates a “corner” in the living room.  This placement opens up the living room and allows easy access to the sofa and chair.  The chest of drawers has been replaced with an antique hall tree found in an unused bedroom.  A large family photo was hung so that it could be seen from the living room.  The television was not moved, but the floor lamp was moved next to the side chair to provide task lighting.  The chair can use the end of the credenza as a side table. 

The formal dining room is to the right of the front entry area with a half wall separating these spaces.  A china cabinet, rectangular table with six chairs and a few accessories were the furnishings in this room.  A large family photo hung in the corner was seldom seen.  The assortment of accessories on top of the china cabinet distracted from its contents.  Note the arrangement of the items in the china cabinet.  Candle sconces were hung on either side of the large window.

A round table and four iron chairs that were in the breakfast area were moved into the dining room.  This opened up the space and added an interesting contrast to the room.  Round place mats and a candle stand with three pillar candles are simple yet effective additions to the accessories.  A single silk ivy placed on top of the china cabinet adds warmth to the room but doesn’t distract from the contents of the china cabinet. The china cabinet was re-arranged so that less of the wood cabinet back and more interesting accessories were displayed.  A candle sconce was placed on each side of the china cabinet.  A small book/DVD case is used to show off a vintage pottery pitcher collection and adds some color to the space. 

The chest of drawers in the entry area was visible from the dining room.  The dining room chairs were difficult to use due to the limited space between them and the half wall. 

Now the antique hall tree is visible from the dining room.  Using this piece of furniture instead of the chest of drawers helps guests to understand the purpose of this space.  The round dining table is angled so that the chairs are not parallel to the half wall allowing more space for the chairs to be pulled from the table.