Updated Fabrics and New Pieces Beautify a Traditional Family Room
A designer helps Denver clients improve pieces they already own and blends those with new ones in an elegant space
The sofa on the left was one of those existing pieces, and it was originally upholstered in white canvas. Weatherill had it reupholstered in blue chenille.
The English roll-arm sofa in front of the window wall is similar in style, but it has loose back cushions, whereas the older sofa (on the left) has a tight back, meaning that the upholstery is attached directly to the sofa back and there are no back cushions.
Weatherill had the 46-inch-diameter ottoman custom-made to fit the space and covered in a dusty-rose herringbone fabric with nailhead trim. The leafy green fabric on the wingbacks has a textured, embroidered finish as opposed to one printed on the fabric.
The homeowner already had the graceful chandelier, the side table on the far end of the longer sofa, and the mirror on the fireplace mantel. The rug is new and made of sisal.
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The English roll-arm sofa in front of the window wall is similar in style, but it has loose back cushions, whereas the older sofa (on the left) has a tight back, meaning that the upholstery is attached directly to the sofa back and there are no back cushions.
Weatherill had the 46-inch-diameter ottoman custom-made to fit the space and covered in a dusty-rose herringbone fabric with nailhead trim. The leafy green fabric on the wingbacks has a textured, embroidered finish as opposed to one printed on the fabric.
The homeowner already had the graceful chandelier, the side table on the far end of the longer sofa, and the mirror on the fireplace mantel. The rug is new and made of sisal.
Find sisal and jute rugs in the Houzz Shop
The homeowners also had the antique chest of drawers, pretty lamp and artwork shown here.
Weatherill had throw pillows custom-made in fun fabric patterned in large and small dots, adding the updated detailing that makes this room feel like an updated traditional space rather than a traditional one. The plaid pillow on the wingback also brings an updated note to the room.
Weatherill had throw pillows custom-made in fun fabric patterned in large and small dots, adding the updated detailing that makes this room feel like an updated traditional space rather than a traditional one. The plaid pillow on the wingback also brings an updated note to the room.
The draperies and Roman shades are both custom-made from the same tan paisley fabric. A new blue-and-white garden stool serves as a side table. The blue-and-white ginger jar topping the new étagère to the right of the window was a gift from the homeowner’s grandmother, who owned an antiques shop.
The walls got a new color, Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore.
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The walls got a new color, Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore.
Find étagère bookshelves in the Houzz Shop
Though the homeowners call this space the family room, they hang out more often in the living room and use this room for special days like holidays. All the fabrics, including the rug, were treated to resist stains, Weatherill says.
Pro tip: When looking for a designer to work with, Weatherill suggests checking out the designer’s portfolio, which you can do by looking at his or her Houzz profile, as well as meeting in person.
“See if your personalities mesh,” she says. “You’re dealing with something very personal: your home. It’s important for you to feel comfortable with the person you’re working with.” Often the relationship with a designer becomes a long-term one, Weatherill notes, as may happen when clients start with one room and then decide to expand to other rooms (or even other homes) down the road.
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Pro tip: When looking for a designer to work with, Weatherill suggests checking out the designer’s portfolio, which you can do by looking at his or her Houzz profile, as well as meeting in person.
“See if your personalities mesh,” she says. “You’re dealing with something very personal: your home. It’s important for you to feel comfortable with the person you’re working with.” Often the relationship with a designer becomes a long-term one, Weatherill notes, as may happen when clients start with one room and then decide to expand to other rooms (or even other homes) down the road.
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Inside Houzz: How to Contact a Home Pro and Get Your Project Going
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Family Room at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple, their two school-age children and two dogs
Location: Park Hill neighborhood of Denver
Size: About 320 square feet (30 square meters)
Designer: Ashleigh Weatherill Interior Design
The owners of this home wanted a beautiful family room and hired designer Ashleigh Weatherill to decorate the space. “We wanted to make sure it spoke to the architecture of the home in being traditional, but we also wanted to try mixing in modern fabric patterns and a modern palette,” Weatherill says.
The designer used several of the clients’ existing pieces, reupholstering three — one of the English roll-arm sofas and the two wingback chairs — to fit the room’s new color palette and mood.