| Furniture Placement |
From "Bare Walls"
episode BRW-108 |
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The focal point upon entering the room is a small seating area featuring two simple chairs with clean lines. To the left of the seating area are the sofa, tables and armchairs, whose placement reflects a designer practice known as "floating." This is a trick that brings the furniture out into the room instead of keeping it lined up against the walls. The furniture is slipcovered in shades of white muslin (which produces a sense of unity among the unmatched shapes), and the coffee table has been painted a glossy white to cover its original black finish. The softened, traditional shapes of the pieces are a good foil to the hard-edged urban atmosphere of the large space (figure A). The dining room features the homeowners' graphic black table and matching chairs -- the dark pieces work well on the black-and-white tile floor. At the rear wall of the room is an old buffet, which has been painted white (figure B). The designers both agree that a traditional item painted in an unexpected color can add punch to a room's decor. The armoire has been rescued from its drab, dingy chocolate-brown finish with a coat of glossy white, and its door panels have been replaced with tin for a more industrial look. The Bare Facts: When selecting a floor plan, you might find inspiration from decorations, magazines or photographs.
RESOURCES :
The Book of Upholstery: Understanding and Decorating With Upholstered Furniture
Model: 0517142724
Author: Candace Ord Manroe
Out of Print
Do-It-Yourself Fabric Decor: Pillows, Window Treatments, and Slipcovers for Your Home
Model: 0865733457
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing International
(August, 2000)
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
Creative Publishing International, Inc.
Website: www.creativepub.com
Simply Slipcovers
Model: 0376015144
Author: Sunset Books Editors
(January, 1997)
Sunset Publishing Company (Division of Time Warner)
Website: www.sunset.com
The Complete Upholsterer : A Practical Guide to Upholstering Traditional Furniture
Author: Carole Thomerson
Smith and Noble
The producers of Bare Walls would like to thank Smith and Noble for supplying materials for this room makeover.
Smith and Noble
Website: www.smithandnoble.com
Simple Upholstery and Slipcovers: Great New Looks for Every Room
Model: 0806981598
Author: Carol Parks
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
IKEA
The producers of Bare Walls would like to thank IKEA for supplying lighting accessories for this room makeover.
IKEA
Website: www.ikea.com
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