A Living Room That Balances Family, Music, and Style

A Vision for Warmth and Sophistication

When Kisha first came to Seeded, her living room felt functional but unfinished. The neutral palette and key furniture pieces were in place, but the room lacked the layered warmth and artistry she envisioned. She wanted a space that felt both inviting and elevated—a room that could transition seamlessly from family hangouts with her husband, son, and puppy to evenings entertaining friends.

The Design Transformation

Michelle approached the project with Kisha’s love of blue, gold, and tan in mind, weaving these tones into a refreshed palette that feels calm yet expressive. Texture played a starring role: cozy knits, woven shades, and layered pillows softened the space, while matte black accents grounded it in sophistication

1. A coffee table with presence

Kisha’s old coffee table was practical but uninspiring. Michelle replaced it with a Plank + Beam option, available in both a rectangular and round form, each lending warmth through solid wood construction. Beyond aesthetics, it’s a durable piece designed for crafts, games, and family projects—making it as functional as it is stylish.

2. Music as art

Knowing Kisha’s family treasures instruments, Michelle introduced a wall arrangement where guitars and fiddles become sculptural elements. Paired with macramé hangers and floating shelves, the installation doubles as a personal gallery, infusing the room with meaning and artistry.

3. Lighting with intimacy

The addition of a floor lamp–table combo created a thoughtful corner beside the cane chair. It not only adds a soft glow for evening relaxation but also provides a surface for a book or drink—turning an underused spot into a destination.

4. Layers of life

Plants were essential to Kisha’s vision. Despite low light, Michelle selected placements and styles that introduce greenery without overwhelming the space, softening the edges of the layout and breathing new energy into the room.

A Room for Every Rhythm

The finished design—visualized in Seeded’s full 3D renderings—reveals a living room that feels alive with personality yet deeply calming. The palette is grounded but never dull; the textures invite touch; the furniture supports both spirited preteen energy and adult conversation. Instruments hang ready to play, while layered textiles and thoughtful lighting ensure the room always feels like a warm embrace.

From “Just Fine” to “Truly Ours”

What was once a room that Kisha described as “comfortable but incomplete” has become the heart of her home—a place to unwind, to create, and to gather. It is stylish without being precious, personal without being cluttered.

And that’s the beauty of working with Seeded: affordable access to a professional designer, a design tailored to your life, and the confidence of seeing it in 3D before making a purchase.