Form & Funktion

Form and Funkton is yet another design editorial, a bloggology, the rantings of a designer on design as it relates to trends, usability, society, and inner space.

Monday, July 31, 2006

Chronicles of a Not-So-Newbie Interior Designer: Den/Living Room Furniture and Accessories

Blue Watercolor Painting of Chicago (Homeowner's)
Blue and White Porcelain Figurine (Homeowner's)
Bronze Picture Light (similar light can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowes, or Lamps Plus)
Carlton Wall Clock
Blue and White Plates
Cortland Pharmacy Table Lamp or Vaughan Table Lamp in bronze (for desk area)
Alexis Table Lamp in blue (for side table)
Livia Chair in Morton Mist fabric
Mingshi Table
Brooklyn Console Table
Bedford Small Desktop (Desktop only in Mahogany Stain)
Bedford CPU Cabinet (in Mahogany Stain)
Bedford Lateral File Cabinet (in Mahogany Stain)
Bedford 2-Shelf Bookcase (in Mahogany Stain)
Louis Chair or Swivel Desk Chair (in black with cushion in Gold Hudson Stripe )
Taylor Ottoman (in Walnut)

Chronicles of a Not-So-Newbie Interior Designer: Den/Living Room


In lieu of a living room, the client wanted the space to be used primarily as a den. However, I've designed the room so that it could serve both functions. I intentionally did not include a desk chair in the sketch so that there's a clear view of the office area. The desk, shelf, and file cabinet are modular units from Pottery Barn. They've been put together to simulate a built-in. There's roughly 7-8 inches remaining on both sides, just enough space for a shredder or garbage can. Under the console table are two cube ottomans that can be used for additional seating or could be used as footrests for the two side chairs.