8 comments Room by Room – The Modern Living Room
by Modern Simplicity
01/21/09
In our second installment of Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks, we move from the first impression of the home, the entry, to the one of the main hubs of daily life, the Living Room.
The modern living room is an exercise in balance. In functional use, the space needs to be comfortable, but that doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice design. There are so many stylish furniture pieces out there that continue the aesthetic choices made at the entry to your home that are entertainment-worthy and family friendly as well. And don’t forget the growing selection of convertible sofas that can shift this room to a guest space if space is tight and the need arises!
As you walk into the modern living room, you are taken aback by how a space can be so clean and simple in style and yet full of warmth. The wall is enhanced by a decal graphic that lends a bit of whimsy to the room’s background, focusing your attention on the seating area. The space is gently lit by a table lamp that brings light down to a more personal scale. You sit on the sofa and touch the suede cover of a handprinted pillow that adds both texture and a pop of color. As your friend brings you a drink, you place the glass on a graphic coaster that sits on a modular side table system. A piece of ceramic sculpture sits atop the coffee table, a perfect conversation starter for a well-deserved chat.
Join me next week as we enter the modern dining room.
This entry is filed under ceramic, coaster, decor, formfire, formfire glassworks, furniture, handmade, lamp, living room, modern, modern simplicity, pillow, room by room, roombyroom, sculpture, table, vinyl wall decal.
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FormFire Glassworks : Room by Room - 2nd installment - Living Room commented on January 21st, 2009 at 1:39 pmGreat job on this Amy! Love this post.
papernstitch commented on January 21st, 2009 at 2:47 pm-Brittni
I love that pillow. What a great idea!
Brittany Noel commented on January 21st, 2009 at 5:55 pmThat couch and lamp are really nice. I am enjoying all the warm hues you chose.
sara commented on January 21st, 2009 at 6:29 pmThank you so much! I think I must be looking forward to warmer days!
FormFire Glassworks commented on January 21st, 2009 at 6:41 pmgreat article…i love the pillow too…the color is awesome…
eileen commented on January 22nd, 2009 at 1:21 amlovely post, Amy! you have a great eye – and i know i’ll enjoy these posts!!
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Connie Levesque commented on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 pm