Client Case Study
A stylish living room that reflects them both
This living room redesign brought together a couple’s contrasting tastes into one harmonious space that feels like home for them both.
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The result of all Nicci’s work is that we have an interesting, relaxed space which reflects 2 very different personalities.
Natasha Nahkies, Khandallah
The Client
Natasha and Graeme, a semi-retired couple, wanted to refresh their living and dining areas without the stress and hassle of doing it themselves. They wanted to create a space that felt comfortable, unfussy and timeless, and reflective of both their personalities.
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The Challenge
Natasha and Graeme were concious of the fading curtains, tired carpet, and bland paintwork making their living space feel uninspiring. They wanted a design that felt much more personal. One that emphasised their artwork, including sentimental pieces created by their daughter.
As a couple with different tastes, they needed a cohesive design that appealed to both. Having previously managed renovations themselves, they sought a smoother, less stressful process - and wanted the logistics taken care of so they could enjoy seeing it all come together without the stress of managing it themselves.
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BEFORE
The Approach
I worked closely with Natasha and Graeme to develop a design that reflected their unique personalities and preferences. The process included:
Balancing Individual Styles
By understanding their individual tastes, I created a cohesive design that blended their preferences while highlighting their sentimental artwork.
Updating without overhauling
I suggested updating and reusing many of their existing pieces, such as their lounge suite, occasional chairs, coffee table, and sideboard. This approach kept the transformation cost-effective while maintaining a sense of familiarity.
Strategic Enhancements
To add warmth and sophistication, I recommended bold updates, including fresh paint colours, new carpet, curtains, and a statement oak sideboard that beautifully complemented their favourite painting.
Stress-free execution
By collaborating with skilled trades, I managed the logistics of the transformation, ensuring the process was seamless and stress-free for Natasha and Graeme.
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Nicci managed to add softening touches which Graeme nor I would have thought of adding - but which we both really like.
Natasha Nahkies, Khandallah
The Results
Natasha and Graeme’s space is now a stylish, relaxed haven that reflects both their personalities and highlights their much loved artwork.
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Comfortable, unfussy, timeless
Updated paint colours, carpet, and curtains plus a few well chosen soft furnishings, has transformed the room into one that exudes warmth and sophistication.
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Smart Updates
By reusing and updating existing pieces (lounge suite, occasional chairs, coffee table and the white sideboard), they achieved a home refresh for significantly less than it could have cost them. We invested some of the money saved in this beautiful, timeless oak sideboard which will last forever!
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Seamless Process
The project was completed smoothly using my team of trusted tradespeople, saving them time and energy while delivering a result they love.
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A Personal Touch
Their updated space celebrates their unique personalities and showcases their treasured artwork in a way that feels cohesive and intentional.
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I appreciate the thought Nicci put into the final dressing of our space.
Finding a rug that would tie our room together (and that both Graeme and I would like) was impressive. Even more so, was being able to tie in a couple of paintings which our daughter had created over the years. Selecting the colour for the feature wall was an act of faith (never thought I would have a greenish feature wall!)
Natasha Nahkies, Khandallah
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