Decorating on the FlyAlba Dorsch

Recently, I’ve been decorating for a wonderful family who first hired me  in 2004.   I’ve had the pleasure of helping them with several rooms in their home, and most recently we’ve completed their Media Room. 

I’ll affectionately call them “The Travelers”, because traveling is a major part of all their lives.  So when it came time to redo their Media Room, it was clear to me that this was the perfect opportunity to make this, not just a media room, but a personal showcase of travel memories.

BEFORE, the room’s decor had been neglected a bit…

So the first thing we did was paint the walls AND ceiling with Sherwin Williams 6228 Refuge.

SW 6228 Refuge

• The sofas and tables were recycled from the downstairs family room, which has also been redecorated (that’s a blog post for another day). 
• Pictures from their travels were selected and framed to form a gallery that can be updated with future trips.
• Most of the accessories used are items or suveniers purchased during their travels.
• The focal point, however, is the gorgeous, over-sized world map.

•  Flag pins indicate the places visited.

Incorporating the “travel theme” in the media room, has given it a more “personal” feel for this family of travelers.  It has also made it a multi-purpose space.  So if you’re fortunate enough to have a dedicated media room, think outside the “media room box”, and consider the decor possibilities….

A media room library:

  A media room office:

Or how about a murphy bed!!

 …now enjoy the show!

Till next time,

Alba

I LOVE helping clients “update” their rooms.

Unless you are a fundamental minimalist, after a while, our interiors begin to accumulate items that we have purchased or received throughout the years, often becoming cluttered and chaotic.  This was the case with my client’s family room…

My client’s, I’ll call them “The Young Grandparents”, were looking to update the decor in their family room.  They were looking for a more Transitional look without going over the top.  Plus, we had to use 2 existing leather recliners and the TV had to stay.  Without spending a huge budget, here was my interpretation of that…

• The room was painted a soft gray-blue.
• Shutters were installed in the color of the crown molding.
• We used their existing furniture except for a new sofa and coffee ottoman.
• The HUGE TV cabinet HAD to be separated…many times, these over-sized cabinets are too overpowering when placed together in a small room.
• New art and lamps were chosen in a more Transitional style.
• Accessorizing was kept to a minimum.

The room looks fantastic.

 The existing items make it feel familiar, warm and comfortable, while the new items make it look calm and fresh.  The Young Grandparents love it!

Hope I’ve inspired you to change your interiors and energize your living spaces.

Happy Decorating!

Alba