ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: LIVING ROOM REVEAL

Vignette from @thouswellblog's living room makeover, Thorton Dial painting

Welcome readers, ORC bloggers, and decor-enthusiasts! If you’re new to Thou Swell, you can meet me on my About page, and catch up with my One Room Challenge project here: Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five. Introduce yourselves in the comments and let me know your favorite part of my project!

Project by: Kevin Francis Design

Although I had so much fun with my Spring ORC project, this reveal came together so beautifully (if I do say so myself) that my heart is beating double-time as I type this post. I am so thrilled with the work reflected in this room, as it has definitely been a transformation close to my heart. We spend a lot of time in the living room as a family, reading after dinner, celebrating birthdays, entertaining, playing board games on New Years, and it’s a space that needed a a little editing to gracefully reflect transitions in our family life. As I simplified the room, my family instantly felt at home in the new space, and our new teal velvet sofa became a popular (and comfortable) destination. Each element of the room, from the scattered light of the perforated pendant on the ceiling to the organic shape of the beige cowhide, bring new energy to the space, and to the rest of the home as well. The room is a reflection of our family, with a contemporary twist that playfully embellishes the traditional bones of the room. So welcome – I hope you enjoy this peek inside our new living room! See the before pictures here.

Detail from @thouswellblog's living room makeover, table styling with orange roses@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements

These graphic pillow covers make the perfect match for our teal sofa, don’t you think? The embroidered pouf was a unique find from this eBay store.

@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements

I had to slip in one of bunglo’s beautiful pillows (see my last post with them here). You can now find them at Anthropologie!

@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements

As you might remember in my Week One post, my main goal for the room was to highlight the heirloom pieces in the room (the chaise and the leather chairs). I started the design process by slanting the chaise at a diagonal and framing it with this oversized modern sconce. It set the tone for the entire project and I love how the new light brightens this corner! Also, how beautiful is the burl frame from Framebridge? It’s my second time using their printing and framing service and I absolutely love it!

@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements

We picked up this chic agate side table on sale from World Market (and now it’s been reduced again!), and it creates a fun design motif with our DIY gilded agate coasters.

Black parsons table bar with pink accent wall and gold garden stools on @thouswellblog

I love how our bar turned out! This corner used to house a large, dark armoire, so it sucked all the light out of this side of the room. Now our beautiful pendant and the warm pink accent wall make it such a glamorous corner! The garden stools were originally brown (and we had used them outside). Some gold spray paint make them sparkle under the Parsons table.

Bar details with pink accent wall on @thouswellblog
Pieces metal globe pendant light
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements
@thouswellblog's living room makeover, mixing traditional and modern design elements

I’m crazy about this fireplace screen I found at Pier 1. It’s got such a fun shape, which makes it perfect for covering our plain, angular fireplace. Plus, it’s ornate pattern looks great underneath the simple shapes of my abstract painting (from my semester at the Oxbow School).

SOURCES

Sconces, Sofa, Graphic pillow, Lumbar pillow, Watercolor pillow, Mirrored side table, Velvet curtains, Cowhide rug, Swing-arm sconce, Striped pillow, Pink throw, Fireplace screen, Agate side table, Globe pendant light, Teal decanter

Thanks for stopping by Thou Swell, I hope you enjoyed the tour! Now I’m off to check out the rest of the talented folks sharing their room reveals on Calling it Home (thank you Linda for another incredible round of the ORC). Stay tuned by subscribing on Bloglovin or by email to keep up with the exciting projects I have planned for the holidays. Hint hint: I’m teaming up with Target to get you all ready for holiday entertaining and decorating!

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69 Comments

  1. LindaB wrote:

    Sorry. Not liking the furniture arrangement at all. It looks like you pushed everything to one side of the room to wax the floors.

    Posted 12.8.15 Reply
  2. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS wrote:

    Kevin, the room is gorgeous! Love the mix of patterns and styles. It’s perfectly layered. Well done! 🙂

    Posted 11.19.15 Reply
  3. CallingitHome wrote:

    Hi Kevin, you are always so gooood.Another fantastic room transformation. I love how you layered in all the textures and styles. Well done. Hope you senior year is going great.

    Posted 11.17.15 Reply
  4. Jillian Borden wrote:

    Wow! Simply incredible. So inspiring. When I was in High School I thought a giant, plastic, blue blow up chair from Hot Topic was cool and here you are sourcing antique poufs. You are the real deal; a talent that can’t be taught in school. Can’t wait to watch your career evolve.

    Posted 11.15.15 Reply
  5. Sherry Hart wrote:

    Hello soon to be famous designer:) Love how you styled this room….so curated! The vintage sofa on an angle….the mix of patterns! You’ve got it Kevin!

    Posted 11.15.15 Reply
  6. Corinna Henderson wrote:

    Whoa! You’re clearly a stylist! My heart pitter pattered through the entire post.

    Posted 11.14.15 Reply
  7. Madeline | Teal and Gray wrote:

    That teal sofa looks amazing in this space!

    Posted 11.13.15 Reply
  8. Anna wrote:

    Beautiful room. I love your ability to perfectly mix old with modern:)

    Posted 11.13.15 Reply
  9. Roxanne wrote:

    Kevin, this room is just gorgeous! I love your mix of patterns and color, & that teal velvet sofa is to die for! Love it!

    Posted 11.13.15 Reply
  10. Marcie Millholland wrote:

    Love how all of the elements work together in such an eclectic way. Well done! It’s definitely a room where people would want to gather.

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  11. Kris {Driven by Décor} wrote:

    Whoa – this is vintage chic fabulousness! I’m seriously blown away and wonder if you are this good at your young age, what will your designs be like in 25 years? #mindblown

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  12. Merlyn wrote:

    Talent, pattern and period mix, eclecticism, color — it’s all been said
    so we don’t want your head to “swell” too much but what you’ve done
    here is not something that can be taught. And to make it even more
    incredible, your descriptions read like something out of Elle Decor or
    Architectural Digest. I look forward to seeing your name in the AD100
    one day soon….

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  13. Jess Rey wrote:

    Talk about Sophistication! Kevin, this room looks amazing! I love how you mixed and matched your patterns and how you incorporated different styles together. The moroccan inspired fireplace cover is one of my favorites. The art and is to die…I can keep going on and on….This space is beautiful. I love how it is not matchy-matchy!

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
    • Thank you Jess, I really appreciate it! It was so fun to mix the patterns and introduce new pieces to the space!

      Posted 11.15.15 Reply
  14. Tobe | Because It's Awesome wrote:

    Oh yes. This is looooovely. You have such a great eye, sir. Love the mix of styles, pattern and texture you’ve incorporated into the space. Stylish and livable. It truly looks like a fabulous room to spend time in. You’re going places, my friend. Another one to be proud of. ox

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  15. Katy Byrne wrote:

    Love it, Kevin! Your styling is fantastic. Cheers from Colorado!!

    http://www.designsbykaty.com

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  16. Beth @ designPOST interiors wrote:

    KEVIN!! Stop it! This is so perfect in every way. You seriously blow my mind every time. And I am ordering that fireplace screen right now!

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  17. Brit -House Updated wrote:

    Great job Kevin! Love the mix of colors/styles/awesomeness in this room. All those patterns – love it!

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
  18. Kyla @ House Of Hipsters . com wrote:

    That fireplace screen is the absolute bomb! I drooled over it all the way thru the post. This room is gorgeous. Good call on the big pop of sparkle below the Parsons table! The whole room just sings. Loving all the patterns popping…I’ve been dying to see this room and you didn’t disappoint!

    Posted 11.12.15 Reply
    • That fireplace screen became one of my favorite elements! Thank you Kyla, I have really appreciated all of your support throughout the six weeks!

      Posted 11.15.15 Reply