Living Room Re-Vamp

When it comes time to purchase new furniture, there are many things to consider: your family lifestyle, pets, and of course, durability.

When I recently had to acquire new furniture for my living room, I realized just how stressful this could be. There was much to consider, and as new furniture is such a large purchase, I wanted to get it just right.

The space I needed to furnish is a space that is used daily, and comfort
and durability were essential. I no longer have children at home, but I do
have two large labs, a cat, and two brand new grand babies! So I wanted something that would meet our needs as a family.

Of course I wanted something beautiful to look at, but also something that would stand up to the abuse I knew it would have to take over time. I also wanted to create my own space and choose materials that appealed to me, and not just something that was mass produced.

I looked around and I was happy to see that La-Z-Boy offered everything I was looking for. I had worked with La-Z-Boy on different design projects throughout the years and my clients had been very happy with them. So for me, it was a no brainer to get my furniture through them. @thecomfortablehouse is the La-Z-Boy franchise located in Southern Ontario. You should all check out their IG page @thecomforatablehouse and website www.thecomfortablehouse.ca for some inspiration of your own!

The whole process was rather painless and I ended up getting exactly what I was looking for! They made it easy to shop, and there was no pressure from the sales clerks. They provided information as needed, and I can honestly say they totally eliminated the stress that can come with purchasing an entire new living room set! Being a designer, I knew what I was envisioning and Sidique, the sales clerk I dealt with, was informative and helpful, but not overbearing, which is always appreciated! There was a large selection of materials to choose from, and I was able to sign them out and take the samples home so I could see them in my space. There was a small deposit for the samples, which was returned to me once I brought them back to the store. I highly recommend taking the samples home. Colours are different in various lights, and this will give you a realistic idea as to what they will look like in your particular space.

Choose fabrics that will stand up to your situation. I went with a tight woven fabric and had it sealed against stains – I wanted that durability. Ensure your fabrics coordinate well with one another. Stick to warm or cool colours; don’t mix the two, as the space will feel disjointed. The fabrics I went with all had a warm base (yellow).
I ended up choosing the Flanagan pattern for the Aberdeen sofa and love seat in slate, and the Herringbone pattern for my Cosmopolitan chair and ottoman.

My room came together from there. First was the painting. I chose Behr paint and went with Behr Swiss Coffee as the primary colour, and Benjamin Moore Wish as the accent in the alcove area. These colours were pulled from the beautiful chair. The main walls were painted the Swiss Coffee and the alcove the Wish in order to accentuate the architectural detail of that space. Even the cat got in on the fun!

Once the room was painted I put the pieces in place and added the decor. I looked for some bold pieces with colour to add accent to the light walls and pieces that spoke to my character and would make me happy.

In the end, everything came together perfectly, and I can honestly say the process was a pleasant one. I’m looking forward to styling things again after the Christmas holidays!

I hope this was helpful. If you have any questions about my living room redesign, please feel free to message me.

Below is a buying guide.
Thanks,

Karan xxox

Sofa, Love Seat, chair and ottoman La-z-boy @thecomfortablehouse

Carpet, large clock and coffee table –  Wayfair

Decor pieces Homesense

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