A clean, rustic, eclectic space for a relaxed family

I was honored to put together two designs for a client who wanted a light, bright, and kid-friendly space. Their love of saddle-colored leather was the main starting point, with layers of texture and details that come in the form of plants and interesting artwork.tr_3db7fa62-ac19-498c-9962-07fed62c9d0e_751423_4_elsie_userview_4One of my favorite coffee table alternatives is a large, leather ottoman, totally kid-friendly, and wears so gorgeously over time. I especially love pieces that look better with wear than they did new.tr_89a8fc3f-c057-4fc6-9a18-83b45c20c1d5_751423_4_elsie_userview_8My maximalist side comes out in this space, with layered of pillows with small detail and every surface covered in decor pieces. Mid-century woods count as a type of accent color, with greenery filling in each corner.tr_622bca6b-818d-4116-a810-bfc4d8cb4b36_751423_4_elsie_userview_1The balance of the seating in this space comes from the delicate legs and clean, mid-century lines, though the sofa and chair have their own unique style to bring interest throughout the space.tr_6582ce50-33f7-4da8-838e-3ebea6bb816c_751423_4_elsie_userview_3tr_b2ab24db-94b7-43c4-b67f-f48373dd8155_751423_4_elsie_userview_2This is my favorite view of this space. I love the walnut wood and black and white modern art pieces to keep the TV area (but not the TV) the focal point of this space.tr_38e84511-060e-465a-93ec-22e2b39ab888_751423_4_elsie_userview_7And here is Design 2!In this room, I drew the depth of the saddle leather and walnut wood across the space to the window wall.tr_8ada77b1-bbba-438d-bbef-daab580c3d7d_751423_5_elsie_userview_4In this design I went for an intimate feel, with chunkier texture and more focus downward with the help of an overhead lamp and hanging planters.tr_56dac851-f701-472f-a367-74af0e6e19ac_751423_5_elsie_userview_8I love that everything in this space has a complicated texture, but it works together in layers. The velvet side chair brings texture in a solid, with a gorgeous pouf, and classic-inspired rug in rust tones and accents of ocean blue.tr_048ccaff-5339-4928-a05c-2ee98e44c943_751423_5_elsie_userview_1tr_733aafb1-8d8d-49ac-a0f1-c3e2730dffda_751423_5_elsie_userview_3The artwork in this space is balanced with two large, white-background pieces and two simple pieces with warm backgrounds over the fireplace. as the focal point. The color is a neutral contrast from the clean, gray tile background so is what your eye is drawn to.tr_15f889cf-1faf-4795-afca-e82728e06fd8_751423_5_elsie_userview_2A bookcase on the inner wall with a media console beside keeps this space feeling totally open while staying framed with tall pieces.tr_811fe652-c39a-40e9-b392-373f057aec00_751423_5_elsie_userview_7This is just my favorite chair - pillow combination, I have been using it in every design I can!Which one is your favorite? Light and airy, or deep and detailed?tr_622bca6b-818d-4116-a810-bfc4d8cb4b36_751423_4_elsie_userview_1tr_048ccaff-5339-4928-a05c-2ee98e44c943_751423_5_elsie_userview_1

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