On My Desk: Furniture Plan Reveal

A few weeks ago I posted these two images on my Facebook Page.  I asked for your input on which furniture plan you liked best. The funny thing was the results were totally split down the middle! Here's a look at the two options...

Want to know what the project was for?!  Thanks for asking ;)
Next Fall I'll be transferring to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising as a direct transfer program with Seattle Pacific {where I currently attend.} This is the whole reason I came up to rainy Seattle in the first place. My dream has always been to go to FIDM, but I also so desired the four-year college experience that SPU offered me. Direct transfer program, two degrees in four years....?? Yes please. 
So, this project was my entrance admissions project to be officially accepted into FIDM. Because asking my readers to do the project for me would have been cheating, I had actually already picked the layout I was going to use before I posted the photos. Just wanted to see what people thought :)
Here's the one I went with...with a few little tweaks!

Why it works: Some people were concerned with the couch placement in regards to the TV. I don't like TV or media centers to be the focus of a room, so I wanted to create a room with great conversation placement.  I really wanted the focus on the fireplace, so by placing the custom built-in's next to the fireplace, I think it will do just that. Placing the chairs in front of the windows allows for a better view, as the couch would block the light too much.  The rug really unifies the whole space by anchoring the room {without a rug, the furniture would look like it was floating!}

Before I landed on the final design plan, I went through a few looks. I originally thought I wanted a traditional look with a few modern pieces, but realized when I put it in my design program I wasn't feelin' it...

I switched out the rug and curtains and felt MUCH better about the design plan:

It feels a lot more fresh, right?!

I finished up the project by putting together a design board with fabrics and furniture choices...

I sent the project off to FIDM last week and am excited to hear what they think. No one has ever not gotten in to FIDM from SPU, so I'm not too worried...but if I don't...that statement was highly embarrassing for me to tell you all ;)


I'm linking this project up with Amanda from Serenity Now!
That's my little project for the week! What do you think?! Man, I love what I do.
Happy Thursday!
Love,


PS. Welcome to my new sponsor Jillian Nicole of the ever-adorable blog Mimi Nicole

I'm so happy to have connected with Jillian, as she has just the sweetest personality! Over at her blog, you'll find all sorts of lovely inspiration. She loves all things wedding and is an aspiring wedding and event coordinator. Jillian also has such a wonderful eye for putting colors and collages together. Get to know her now :)