BEFORE & AFTER: A VIRGINIA FAMILY ROOM REDO!

I love a decor before and after.

I like the idea of transforming a space...taking something old, re-purposing it and making it into something new.  Simple concept and it works for me every time.

So lucky me that I got an email last week from Christine K. from Virginia interior design firm JWS Interiors.  Christine was sharing the pictures of a family room in 5500 square foot Northern Virginia that had been redecorated for a family of 4 and their dog.

When the family wanted a fresh modern update to their old den, they called in interior designer Jennifer Wagner Schmidt from JWS to do the job.

Jennifer immediately said good bye to the mustard yellow paint on the walls and changed it out for a neutral gray.  The exposed brick fireplace had also been painted yellow but in the redo the fireplace is put into relief by being painted a bright pure white.  The old traditional furniture was exchanged out for pieces with cleaner more contemporary lines and a striped rug was added in to ground the space making it a pleasant spot to hang out in.

A picture tells a thousand words...so I'll let you take a look at today's BEFORE & AFTER!

Before (above)

After! (above)

What do you think of this before and after?  What change do you think works the most?  Please do tell!

I like the new gray color scheme and the transformation to the fireplace the best...a simple coat of paint makes all of the difference.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

SEE THIS HOUSE: A $20 MILLION DOLLAR WEST VILLAGE NYC TOWNHOUSE!

Dueling sofas in front of a marble fireplace in the den of a multi million dollar NYC town house. (above)

Uhmmm...so it is Monday and maybe I should consider moving to New York!  Just kidding.  Well maybe...no just kidding...maybe?  No no no...just kidding...well...well...maybe?

In all seriousness (sort of) ...I have found a house though that could make me leave my little tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills for the Big Apple.

Just one thing is holding me back...I'd need to find millions of dollars to snap up this real estate listing.

Here it is.  A little old $20 million dollar, 7200 square foot triplex with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 partial baths in the West Village.  This darling home is list listed by Sotheby's International Realty.  The home is located on the brick lined Horatio Street.  This historic townhouse was originally built in 1870 and then in 2012 it got a total makeover and was completely gutted and modernized.

I like...what do you think?

Open kitchen with marble counters and stainless appliances! (above)

The grand dining room! (above)

Lots of room, natural light and a fireplace in the master bedroom. (above)

The master bath - a statuary marble bath in a bathroom with encasement windows with views of the Highline and a fabulous skylight! (above)

This little guest room would be perfect for visitors. (above)

Exterior of 3 level townhouse in the West Village. (above)

What do you think?  Would a home like this entice you to move to NYC?  If you live in NYC already, would love to know your thoughts on this space and the price!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

SEE THIS HOUSE: A $12.7 MILLION TRIBECA PENTHOUSE!

My one essential criteria for any living space is lots of light...lots and lots of light.

Well this $12.7 million dollar New York City penthouse has the right amount of light.

This 5800 square foot Tribeca loft apartment is listed by Douglas Elliman Realty. It boasts 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a wood burning fireplace, wide plank Brazilian hardwood floors throughout and an amazing outdoor space with a garden, deck , outdoor kitchen and great city views.

I love the 16 foot wide skylight that spans above the center of the apartment letting light pour into the space.

Take a look at this million dollar listing in today's SEE THIS HOUSE!

What do you think of this apartment? Would you take it or leave it? Do you like the light or is it too much? I would definitely change the decor...and the kitchen and baths...but I think I could live with the bones of this space. You?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Last night had a fun dinner at a new French restaurant here in L.A. called Faux Pas.  Was fun trying out a new place.

P.P.S.  Had to be over at COCOCOZY HQ at 7:30am to meet the electrician who is putting up gorgeous new pendant lights in the conference room.  They look good.  (BTW, am calling our tiny new office space in Beverly Hills "HQ" for "headquarters" even though I don't know if a space so small can be deemed a main office of anything).

P.P.P.S.  I am loving my new Yves St. Laurent Trib Too slingbacks.  I got them on sale and the ones I have are navy.  I've worn them almost every day since getting them a few weeks ago.  3-4" heels that are totally comfortable...I know...sounds kooky but it is true!