6 Main Floor Living Design Boards

I recently put together a design for the main floor of a townhouse and wanted to share the design boards today!

Color Palette

I always start my design boards with a color palette. This is particularly important when I’m designing more than one space. It helps me to ensure that all of the spaces are cohesive and will flow together.

For this design, I started with the color that was already on the walls in the living room of the townhouse – BM Revere Pewter. Revere Pewter is a neutral gray with beige undertones. The easiest way to create a cohesive space is to repeat paint colors, so I would paint all the walls on this floor the same color. Read more of my paint color tips here!

After looking at the space, I knew we were going to want to paint the kitchen cabinets and keep it light and bright, which meant I wanted to add a white to my color palette. I also wanted to add a blue-gray accent wall and incorporate touches of blue and navy.

Main Floor Spaces

This townhouse technically has 3 “rooms” on the main floor. A kitchen, which includes an eat in dining area, a very long living room, and a powder room. Because the kitchen has space for an eating area, I created a breakfast nook design board. Also the living room almost has space for two “separate” areas [it actually has a header on the ceiling that naturally separates the room], so I created a living room design board and a desk/small office area design board. There is also a small deck off the kitchen which I included.

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Kitchen Design

For the kitchen, I suggested to paint the current cabinets in BM Chantilly Lace and add a simple white subway tile backsplash. The kitchen doesn’t currently have a built in microwave so I picked out some simple Ikea shelving to hold a microwave and provide some extra storage. I would create an accent wall with BM Shadow Gray and also possibly paint the pantry door the same color to give the room a fun touch!

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Dining Room Design

For the dining area, I suggested a neutral rug. This is a great way to coordinate with other rugs, especially in an open concept space. I also picked black chairs to coordinate with the black hardware in the kitchen and powder room. The woven basket light helps create a light and airy feel.

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Living Room Design

In the living room, I worked with the already existing furniture but added curtains and a floor lamp to create warmth.

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Desk/Open Office Design

For the desk area, I didn’t want it to take up too much space, so I selected a matching desk and ladder bookcases. This set ties together the black hardware from other spaces and gray wood tones in the living room and dining room table. I also suggested updating the dreaded “boob light” to a more modern fixture.

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Powder Room Design

For the powder room, I would paint the vanity BM Shadow Gray to tie into the kitchen. The other big item in here is updating the floor – I picked a cool, patterned floor tile sticker. Did you even know those were a thing? I am all about the easiest DIYs possible!

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Outdoor Deck Design

For the outdoor space, I wanted to make sure we continued the grays and blues, so I found a modern seating set from World Market. I incorporated blue with throw pillows and used faux plants to add warmth. You could absolutely do real plants, but I have a brown thumb, so I almost always go with faux plants!

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