Hello Sadie + Stella readers! I am so thrilled to be part of the Sadie + Stella's Favorite Room Feature series. My name is Michelle Shen, and I am the blogger/designer behind AM Dolce Vita. My design blog started out as a chronicle to document our house renovation projects. It has since evolved to an idea repository where I share and help friends and family as well as online reader community with their design questions and plans.
It's so hard for me to pick a favorite room in my
house as I love most of them, but I should say my living room is probably my first most
successful transformation project. Four years ago
when we moved into our custom-built house, our living room was in serious need
for character and life. The walls were white, the floor was laminate,
and it also warehoused some old furniture we brought with us from our last
house. I will spare you some eye sore from the "Before" pictures, but in case you are interested, you
can check them out here. After a few
iterations involving getting rid of pretty much everything from the room for a clean slate, I came up with
this design board.
I had a vision what I wanted our living room to look like, and a design board like this helped me visualize it.
First of all, I wanted white walls. There is no other better way to add character and impact to a room than moulding, which creates an always-there type of appeal. I went with full-wall wainscoting throughout the room then painted them in antique white.
I also wanted the room to be fresh
and airy, classy and elegant, classic but also timeless. An Edwardian lantern I scored from HomeSense
(HomeGoods in the US) not only set the tone in the room, but also complemented the framed
antique architectural prints. The wood top from Urban Barn's Lumex coffee table introduced
warmth to the overall white space, and the clean-lined box legs didn't compromise the airy feel that I
was trying to accomplish.
Blue is one of my favorite colors, and
I wouldn't pass on using it in a room I decorated. These blue silk drapes not only added luxe factor
to the room but also a touch of fresh color. The Martha Stewart trellis wool rug added that understated
and muted elegance I was so after.
The classic tone was
carried out to the other side of the room with the antique artworks on the wall. A
more contemporary curved-arm couch then gave the room a more intimate and relaxing
ambiance.
Adding some pretty coffee table
books is always an easy way to add colors and sophistication to your living space.
My rock collection not only added some color pops but also
served as a great conversation piece.
It was a painstaking (and costly) process to take our
living room to a state which I am completely happy with. I am a true believer of "cost over
convenience" when it comes to designing your own house. You should take your time learning what you
want from a room and envision what you want it
to look like. Don't be afraid to rip out a page from a magazine and start to
design a lookalike; leverage design boards like what I did or Pinterest to help you visualize
what a room would end up like with all the elements you pick out. That way you are very likely going to
enjoy your design longer and more.
You can read more about my living room project here.
Wow! Just gorgeous. Ok love that rock collection that is the coolest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteJust a gorgeous room...love how your vision came together so beautifully! It is so soft, and elegant, serene and yet still very inviting! WELL DONE!
ReplyDeleteI've wondered that about Canada too. It's not fair! :) Just love her rock collection and the way she displayed it. Genius.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love how calm and fresh the room feels!
ReplyDeletesimply fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I have those same couch pillows on my couch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous - love your curtains to the floor and the mixing of furniture - that coffee table is great! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The rock collection in those glass boxes is my favorite detail!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning room!! Love it!! Hopefully my living room will have such an elegant look one day too. This is great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, love this room!
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Thanks so much for having me, Lindsay. And thanks ladies for all your kind comments. Lindsay your dining room is absolutely stunning and glamorous. It's just the inspiration I need for my dining room makeover. XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh my! How light and airy and fabulous are these rooms. And the gem tray is awesome. Love it all!
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Love this! It is so clean and very well put together. Love the placement of the furniture. It makes all the difference! Thanks for sharing! Love that you feature blogs. It is a great way to find some fantastic ones to follow!
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that rock collection! amazing!
ReplyDeleteMichelle-I love the rock collection!! Your room is just a breath of fresh air!
ReplyDeleteBTW Lindsay I was totally wanting to try a DIY of the black squiggles yesterday-I'm excited to check out the diy link-thanks!
FABULOUS! What a lovely room. Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing room..:)
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I too am a fan of Michelle's work. She's got talent, that's for sure! Lovely feature.
ReplyDeleteLove it....Where did you get the rock collection display?
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