Have you ever noticed that each room in your house has an unspoken purpose? Dining rooms are to dine in, kitchens to cook in, bedrooms to sleep in…you get the point. But what happens when a room calls for a multipurpose space? These rooms can be a little trickier to design, but with some careful planning, they can really cover a lot of bases. Take this multi-functioning room we designed a few months ago.
As you can see, there is plenty of space to hang out and read or watch tv. And with its very own bar space, this room is also the perfect place to hang out with friends!
A fun blue barn door comes in handy when you need a little privacy, or when you want to contain the noise, so you don’t disturb everyone else in the house. It looks good and is functional.
As you can see, across from the couch is, of course, the TV. But we also added an amazing set of built-ins that serve as a great work space. Perfect for those days you can work from home, or even better, a place for the kids to do their homework!
We also added a small table that can be used for family game night, or to eat at when the room is used for hosting friends and family.
Because we wanted this room to serve many purposes, and we knew it would get a lot of use, we selected durable family (& pet) friendly fabrics and furnishings so that this room will stand the test of time. We also use environmentally friendly products whenever and wherever we can.
Some of our favorite pieces are:
Couch & Table – Bassett Furniture
Rug - Jaipur Rugs
Artwork – The Willow
Lighting – Troy Lighting
Flooring - G & N Flooring by Design
Barn Door - Rustica
Countertop - Dekton
Window Treatments - Exciting Windows
Custom Bar, built by this amazing homeowner, Knot Again
Even Keto loves this new room!
Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design. Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it. We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!
Renee is an absolutely wonderful designer. Very talented and easy to work with! She will transform your room or outdoor space into exactly what you want, only better!
Talented, creative, dedicated, great communicator. Renee is such a special person.
We have worked with Renee Carman at this company for almost 2 years. Renee is professional, personable, and a pleasure to know. She is very helpful and will go the extra mile to please her clients. Renee has excellent expertise and knowledge of interior design. We have a beautiful home and highly recommend her.
Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design. Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it. We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!
Renee was a pleasure to work with and has great vision. We were doing a total rehab of a recently purchased property and she was able to look at a gutted out '50s cottage and turn it into a beautiful mid-century modern home. She understood our budget and timeline and was good about narrowing all our options down to just a few choices. This expedited the process, made it less difficult and more enjoyable. Once the rehab is done, we look forward to working with her again and finish the rest of the rooms.
Renee at Mandeville Canyon Interior Design was simply wonderful to work with. She was able to understand what we were looking for in terms of color, function and design from the moment we first spoke. She's easy to work with, goes above and beyond and delivers an outstanding design.
I highly recommend Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design. I don't think I will attempt to decorate another room in my house without the help of Renee!
Love working with Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design ! I had the opportunity to collaborate on a large scale design project recently and the results were fantastic! Creative, resourceful and one of kind design ideas made this design opportunity with Renee "one of a kind" Have a large or small project? You won't be disappointed!!
Renee not only has an amazingly creative eye, she also directed a massive renovation for us this past year that included the challenges of operating during the pandemic. She put together a team that had an incredible work ethic and brought the project in on-time and on-budget. She's a great listener. When we threw ideas at her, she was never dismissive; quite the contrary, she made them better. Her patience, attention to detail combined with her whacky sense of humor meant we were all able to smile while producing a home that we love. A great talent and a great lady.
Rene is amazing! Great customer care and wonderful attention to detail.
