1920's Bungalow revitalized open concept living, dining, kitchen - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK | Build - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

In our design focused on creating a home that acts as an art gallery and an entertaining space without remodeling. Priorities based on our client’s lifestyle. By turning the typical living room into a gallery space we created an area for conversation and cocktails. We tucked the TV watching away into a secondary bedroom. We designed the master bedroom around the artwork over the bed. The low custom bold blue upholstered bed is the main color in that space throwing your attention to the art.

Photo: Faith Towers © 2018 Houzz

Studio Raheel

Staging of a long and narrow living room- whether you are decorating to live or staging to sell, here are some tips for decorating an awkward space such as this one. •Break up the space into two areas. Here we have a cozy sitting area anchored by a textural rug as well as another area near the fireplace with built-in benches and pillows. We used the owners beautiful chess set to “set the stage” and suggest that this is a valuable place for a cozy game or place to chat, enjoying the wonderful fireplace. •Play up the fireplace and make it a dramatic focal point in the room. Using an interesting round mirror with an antiqued finish over the fireplace and drawing the eye with a large plant gave this room some “wow factor” •Using an oval coffee table helps to smoothly route traffic through this small space and the glass top helps to minimize it’s bulk visually. •A stack of beautiful books invite an afternoon curled up on the couch reading and enjoying a serene space away from the busier rooms of the house. Hope these tips help you solve some of your decorating challenges! Photos by Debra Ostrus, Spaces Streamlined Home Staging, Organization and Redesign

Mid century modern living room with neutral walls and red lamp. McCobb chairs and extensive artwork collection. Amy Krane Color. Photos by Carl Bellavia Photography.