Some people might look at this before living room and find it absolutely dreamy. Cozy and warm! Lived-in and lovely!
Some people might find it way too busy and cluttered.
Some weirdos might only notice what appears to be Patrick the starfish wearing a firefighter uniform and holding a vase of flowers on the sofa table. Tell me you see it too.
But the people who bought this home from the previous owners were definitely in the ‘too cluttered’ camp. They streamlined it to suit their modern tastes, and you would hardly even recognize today.
I really, really like this version. So much more open, it’s like the room took a deep cleansing breath. The white walls keep the vibe calm and fresh, while the wood ceiling adds contrast and texture, in addition to disguising the beams. AND it frames the skylight so nicely now, instead of looking like an afterthought in the before. I also love the simplicity of the new windows. Looks like they have a great view, why cover that up?
What do you think? Which version would suit you best? Tell me, tell me!
From Denise and the pros at Decor Aid.
11 Comments
Jessica H
June 13, 2016 at 6:56 AMActually, it looks like they closed in parts of it. The ceiling is different. It extends over the room more. And the wall in the back is new. The space is much more defined. I like the modern look more.
rebecca
June 13, 2016 at 7:47 AMNot a huge fan of the modern look. But that’s just me.
Vel
June 13, 2016 at 7:53 AMwow!
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shauna
June 13, 2016 at 8:36 AMI like the decluttering, but not the stark white feel. Who could possibly think a white couch works? Too bland for my tastes.
Emily
June 13, 2016 at 9:01 AMI totally see the Patrick-esque statue on the table. You’re not alone.
kat
June 13, 2016 at 2:43 PMcrazy me, but it looks like an artist’s rendition, and not the real thing. love the idea of the wood ceiling.
Elaine Wagg
June 13, 2016 at 3:29 PMI love the “after” and it looks like something out of a magazine. They did some real remodeling. And yes, I see the mysterious Patrick on the side table.
Maria from Oz
June 13, 2016 at 7:10 PMIt looks…kinda a visual interpretation of would ‘could be’ like those you see on Houzz. Really not sure that a building outside the far window would suddenly disappear and suddenly fully mature trees be growing outside so quickly. The perspective is all wrong. Gotta agree with Kat above who commented; it looks fake.
..and yes, weirdo here saw the Patrick!
Debbie from Illinois
June 13, 2016 at 7:57 PMI’ll probably be in the minority but I like the first one better. It does need a little decluttering. š
Suzanne
June 14, 2016 at 4:56 AMMaybe they moved a shed? Who cares! Thing one and thing two are both great (though I like 2 better)–just a fun way to show how radically one space can be!
Melisa
July 18, 2016 at 12:48 PMIt needs a teensy bit of updating and editing but I prefer the first version. I couldn’t live in the second one. Not cozy or comfortable at all, just stark.