Nothing makes a house feel more like home than those little creature comforts we all enjoy.  Cozy and functional furnishings are the obvious foundation of comfort.  Stylish accessories, art and other amenities add yet another layer and give a space it’s own character making each as unique as its owners.

We recently helped add creature comforts to a home in Round Lake, Illinois.  Starting last spring, we helped the new homeowners plan the space to fit their lifestyle.  Since we were planning an entirely new space, it was important to do due diligence before we started.  Taking the time to consider the space and its use always helps ensure the best end result.  And while we are often inspired by the picture perfect rooms on tv and in magazines, it’s important to keep in mind that good design means decorating for the way you live, not the way you wish you lived.

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After planning the space, we helped select new furniture to fit the plan.  We chose a new track arm sofa and matching chair along with a power leather recliner from Penny Mustard.  To that order, we added a multi-functional, lift-top coffee table and matching side table.

Incorporating a permanent, but rarely used, “formal” dining space would take up a lot of our main living area.   So, we decided to maximize the everyday seating instead.  For those occasions when our clients need a traditional dining space, we added a flip-top console table behind the sofa.  When needed, it can be brought out by the bar cabinet doubling as a dining table when our homeowners entertain.  Matching dining chairs will be stored in the basement until needed.

We also tucked wall mounted wine storage below the half wall cap between the kitchen and living space and added a new metal cabinet for barware and adult beverage storage.

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For our focal point, we chose a rustic wood and steel frame tv console with matching bookcase from Pier One.  The additional shelving proved great for storing and hiding electronics.  It also gave us a perfect spot to showcase books, accessories and other homeowner collected treasures.

Speaking of accessories, our clients had asked for a more masculine space inspired by nature.  So, with that in mind, we sourced several natural materials to bring life to the space.  A large driftwood mirror makes a strong botanical statement behind the sofa.  Carved & petrified wood bowls, driftwood garland, geode bookends, a metallic lamp, dried florals, faux succulents and a fiddle leaf fig tree all bring the outdoors inside.

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Even in the most “adult” spaces, touches of whimsy bring out the inner kid in all of us.  Since our clients family also consists of two cats and since the four-legged kids are just as important as two-legged ones, we gave a nod to them by add a cat-in-glasses pillow as well as a hand-carved and painted kitty by the front door.  I guess you could say that adds an entirely new level of creature comforts.

Creating a space filled with creature comforts requires time, planning and patience.  Our homeowners loved the reveal of their new space and the kiitties are busy exploring all the changes.  I’d say the new look fits the entire family to a T.

If you’d like help adding or updating your own creature comforts, give us a call.  And Happy Decorating from Decor Designs.  815-245-2433