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Turning a home already lived in into the one they want

A few things had to stay, and the owners wanted the whole space to feel better, without knowing how.

Planning approach

A home the family had lived in for a while, to be refreshed with selected pieces and no renovation. The owners wanted to keep a three-seat sofa bought by family and a wooden dining chair made by the grandfather. The plan follows the owners' wishes: they wanted to blend these in, so they stayed, with new pieces around them.

  1. 01

    Redefine the visual center of the living room

    A sofa with character, a fresh-colored rug, a low coffee table and a round paper pendant give the living room personality and a soft mood.

  2. 02

    A softer, more relaxed dining area

    Open shelving adds openness, track lights give light, and wall and floor lamps add layers.

  3. 03

    A bright, light living room

    Sheer, clean-lined curtains, a playful hook that doubles as entry storage, and a slim shoe cabinet.

  4. 04

    Three plans to compare

    Plans A, B and C offer different styles and price levels, with small shifts to the litter box, shoe cabinet and floor lamp so circulation flows.

Case details

Chu living room before
Before
Chu living room render
Render
Chu living room render, another view

Three plans

For the same room, Living vibe offers three different combinations, so the owners can compare before buying.

Chu plan A render
Plan AClassic designer pieces, relaxed and easy, with clean geometric lines and creamy yellow tones for a loose, modern-art mood.
Chu plan B render
Plan BFull, rounded shapes and organic lines for an unrestrained, playful space to lounge in.
Chu plan C render
Plan CA modern sofa with simple lines brings energy to the living room. Only the sofa and the rug change.
Using curated pieces to adjust the atmosphere of a home worked remarkably well and was very precise. The renders of the whole space made it easy to picture the result.
— Chu