Need the perfect seating arrangement? I've got the solution for you ...

Versatile and FUNctional Floor plan

 I have an awesome new client with young kids.  She's so excited to freshen up her family room which is large and bright but long and narrow.

We're  going to make this space more functional for her kids so my number one priority is to make a comfortable cozy spot for the kids to watch TV and also provide additional seating for entertaining and adult conversation.

 

Since the room is so large I'm going to design two seating areas ... one for the kids to watch TV and one for the adults to hang out and chat and have a cocktail or two or six:)

 

All the while keeping in mind this could be a room that evolves and changes as her kids get older so I'm going to provide her with a very versatile floor plan.

My answer?  Four chairs and an ottoman. It's fun, fresh and modern and if she gets bored with the look someday she can move the chairs around the house!
check it below.

Traditional Exterior by Columbus General Contractors Michael Matrka, Inc

 

 

 

 

sarah richardson

 

otherwise noted all images via pinterest

 

Here's the  floor plan

You can see the room is long and rectangular but plenty big for two seating areas. 

 

When you walk into the room you will be greeted by the four funky fun chairs and a table that will immediately make you want to sit down, relax and stay awhile.

 

But if you want to catch up on the latest sponge-bob square pants episode the four chairs will not obstruct your race to the sofa. Perfect, right?

Here's a few chairs that may work in your home...

oomph

layla grace



z gallerie

layla grace

restoration hardware
 

west elm

serena & lily

overstock

target

amazon

Do you have furniture placement issues in your home? Why not try four chairs and an ottoman?

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Just a sprinkling of modern

 

 

House of Turquoise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

all images via pinterest

 



Did you notice a theme?

Did you pick up on what I was puttin' down?

Would you like to add just a touch of modern to your room without breaking the bank? Are you afraid to commit to this trendy look? Yep, me too.

Keeping that in mind, here's a roundup of reasonably priced peekaboo furniture pieces that you can add to your teens room,  traditional dining room/living room or stodgy old desk to make it a bit more funky get-down:)

Did you see in some pics above even just one piece of this furniture makes a HUGE impact:)


 

Amazon
$139

Amazon
$135



 

Amazon
$116

 

Amazon
$419
 

Amazon
coffee table
$299
 

Amazon
coffee table
$99
 



Wisteria
$899
    
CB2
coffee table
$279

Acrylic décor
$279


Advantages to ghost-like furniture

1) Pretty indestructible
2) Goes with every color scheme and can be used in every room
3) Can take your room from stodgy to funky in a matter of minutes

What do you think?? LOVE or just too trendy?
I'm kinda digging it ... you?

Linking up with Kim at Savvy SouthernStyle

Thanks for reading and if you need to make your home more funky fresh and modern.... contact me here kraussteph@yahoo.com
 

 

20+ essentials for your next outdoor party!

 

So your throwing a party!

images above via pinterest

No?

 

Well, you may think twice after I show you all the fun and  fabulous indoor/outdoor stuff available!

Get comfortable, sit back and relax with these
outdoor pillows



Frontgate



Schumacher here



Pottery Barn

Crate and Barrel

Etsy



Frontgate

Got a chill?

No sweat, I've got an outdoor throw made with 100% acrylic Sunbrella chenille fabric

 

Frontgate

Still Cold?

Well grab yourself a bag of marshmallows and settle in here

 

Restoration Hardware

 

 Buggin' out? 

No fear mosquito repellent is here. So, stop slapping yourself silly.

Frontgate

 

Lanterns and candles so you can light it up!

 

Restoration Hardware



Restoration Hardware

 

Take a seat...

These would be fun and stylish for extra seating



Amazon

Pour yourself a glass
 

Govino wine glasses are shatterproof and reusable. Best of all, they have a place for your thumb if it gets tired.



amazon



Not a wine drinker? How about some Sangria amigo?

Pottery Barn

 

No? How about an ice cold pop of iced tea?

Frontgate

Don't forget to put your dancing shoes on

Indoor/Outdoor wireless speaker

Amazon

Outdoor chalk table cloth, anyone?

 

oil chalk tablecloth available here

Or this one perhaps? This would look gorg with a pop of hot pink flowers!



etsy

 

For an easy breezy atmosphere

Indoor/Outdoor Curtains

Pottery Barn

Outdoor floor lamp? Yep, got that too.

Ballard Designs

One last thought, instead of buying all this stuff just bring all your indoor stuff outside for the night. Just be sure to bring it back in before it rains!!

Now back to biz...

What ever will you wear?

Self-tanner of course



here

And how about these?



Milly for Banana Republic

BCBG

 

 

joie

Devon Baer

 

 



zara

gap

old navy



Lilly Pulizer

Do you have any party secrets you'd like to share? What say you?

P.S. If you missed my outdoor furniture, planter and rug round up check it out here, here and here!

Have a GREAT time at your party! xoxo