Smart and simple upgrades to a transitional home

The family room was given added architectural detail through the addition of a complex pattern of moulding, incorporating panels of varying sizes and corner details. The original placement of the sectional sofa against the L-shaped adjoining walls made the room look off-kilter and left one wondering what to do about the space near the fireplace. Placing a console table along the short wall allowed us to move the sofa further into the room. We then designed the panelling to focus on the centre of the wall rather than its length, and then centred the sofa and wall decor on it. This lends a pleasing symmetry to the space, emphasized by the pair of candle sconces and end tables. Walls were repainted a darker tone, adding warmth and depth to the room. A large area rug anchors the sectional sofa and unifies the seating arrangement.