This house went from tired and traditional to woodsy chic without breaking the bank. Our client wanted a complete facelift without major surgery. We were able to achieve a massive transformation without making any structural changes to the home.

In the kitchen, we salvaged the existing cabinetry by replacing the cabinet doors, adding new hardware, and freshening the space with clean, white paint.

The sunroom is one of our favorite spaces in the house. Our client requested emerald green as an accent color. What better way to add emerald green than with an amazing emerald green, velvet sofa? The black rattan chairs are airy and provide the perfect balance to the heavier velvet couch. On the wall, a forest themed, engraved armoire opens to provide a full-service bar, perfect for entertaining in this cool new space.

Beyond the sunroom lies the not-so-formal dining room. A natural wood table pairs with black bistro chairs, while oversized wicker pendants make this room feel inviting, devoid of pretension. Rounding out the space, a mysterious black and emerald print of foliage acts as an intriguing focal point.

When it came to the great room, an existing fireplace clad in flagstone was to remain. Visually, this is a very heavy element. Our biggest challenge was to find furniture that would stand up to this feature without overwhelming it. Custom couches upholstered in a large-scale motif flank the fireplace, and an earth-tone rug helps to anchor the space. For a coffee table, we brought in a large ottoman, perfect for kicking your feet up and relaxing by the fire.

With a mostly neutral color palette, we were able to add so much visual interest with emerald accents and an array of live house plants, while vintage accessories and modern lighting give this home a whimsical air with a touch of glam.

SHOP THE FEATURE

1. West Elm Concentric Circle Rug $399.00 to $1199.00 from www.westelm.com 2. Anthropologie Mina Two-Cushion Sofa in Emerald Velvet $2,398.00 to $2,598.00 from www.anthropologie.com 3. CB2 Big Dipper Arc Floor Lamp in Brass $279.00 from www.cb2.com 4.Anthropologie All Roads Yucca Pillows $78.00 to $128.00 from www.anthropologie.com 5. Anthropologie Floral Curiosity Cloche in Purple Flowers $48.00 from www.anthropologie.com 6. Anthropologie Brass Starburst Rectangular Coffee Table $1098.00 from www.anthropologie.com 7. Arteriors Tarbela Chair by Meadow Blu $700.00 from www.arteriorshome.com 8. Blue Pheasant Marbled Resin & Teak Serving Boards $118.00 to $228.00 from www.food52.com 9. Northlight Diamond Patterned Hand Blown Glass Vase in 12.5” $42.99 from www.target.com 10. Anthropologie Asili Woven Vase $328.00 from www.anthropologie.com 11. Anthropologie Pa’u Lel Wall Art by Kate Roebuck $298.00 from www.anthropologie.com

Interiors Contributor Olivia Schmitz

Photographer Ellie Koleen

Olivia Schmitz

Interiors Contributor

Olivia previously earned both a law and nursing degree before accidentally ending up in design. Design has always been an interest, but it took becoming a stay-at-home mom to discover her true passion. Self-taught, she started with a gut remodel of a personal home and went on to help friends with their projects, eventually joining the EMID Design Group. Olivia is especially talented at styling and décor and can embrace most styles, but has a particular love for Scandinavian simplicity.

Ellie Koleen

Photographer

Ellie is a lifestyle, wedding, and brand photographer based in Fresno, California. An artist behind the lens, her trademark airy, light-filled style and masterful camera angles make her work easily recognizable. She uses her love for all things design related as inspiration for her work. The Fresno Bee named Ellie Best Photographer for the People’s Choice Awards in 2018 and 2019.