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Living, Dining & Entry Refresh in Chester Springs, PA

Our clients had recently remodeled their kitchen and back living room. (Both were beautiful!)  They reached out to us looking to refresh their dining room, front living room, and entry, to ensure that their entire first floor felt cohesive. We were able to provide them with several ideas and options to update their space. Ultimately, we landed with rooms that all felt very inviting with a touch of coastal sophistication. 


Let’s talk about this entry. It was beautiful to start with, it just needed to be warmed up a bit to feel even more welcoming for visitors. A long console table added storage and style, a larger rug gave texture and coziness, and new planters brought in personality and life. Now it feels as warm and welcoming as the family that lives inside.

The “before” of this room is a great example of how pretty things do not necessarily equal a room that works for you or feels good to you. This room was painted a pretty color, was filled with beautiful furniture, and had lovely curtains on each window. But the homeowners found themselves avoiding this room and using it as a dumping ground. It didn’t feel warm and welcoming like other areas of their home and they weren’t sure how to fix it. While the lighting and dining room set stayed put, a new look was achieved with a few impactful swaps. The dusty blue, hand-stenciled-look wallpaper and painted vintage console table (thanks to Sebastian Brothers Vintage!) did a lot of work transforming the space. Airy new curtains and a larger, low-contrast rug softened the look. 

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The goal of the living room was to create a conversation space for visiting with friends and a family space for playing piano and reading. We were so happy to bring that to life. Fresh paint, new lighting, and a soft rug brightened up the whole room. Large baskets and a new cabinet provide plenty of storage for toys. One of our favorite features is this fun custom arched picture ledge displaying the children’s artwork. But we think the mantle might take the cake— love the art, love the candlesticks, love the vibe. 

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Paint: Dennis Knight

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