Classic Neutrals Are Forever!

I helped Marna furnish her big, beautiful home 15 years ago. So when she scaled down to a townhome in West Des Moines, we kept what still worked and gave her a fresh new take on the accents.

Because she wisely chose neutral fabrics for her main furniture, we were able to use most of it in the new space.  We decided the purple and red accents were dated and “heavy looking”. Just a quick switch of the purple chair, pillows, lamps, art and window treatments gives us a much calmer room. What a difference it makes for a whole new look! 

, Classic Neutrals Are Forever!, BY DESIGN furniture + interior design
Before shot of the sectional with purple & red accents
, Classic Neutrals Are Forever!, BY DESIGN furniture + interior design
Marna’s refreshed sectional with new pillows, lighting and lighter window coverings
, Classic Neutrals Are Forever!, BY DESIGN furniture + interior design
The original chairs and ottoman
, Classic Neutrals Are Forever!, BY DESIGN furniture + interior design
Updated chair styles and fabrics

You can imagine how well this grouping works now. Its serene, sophisticated and inviting.

Do you have an area that needs a makeover in your home? Give Laura a call to start the process!

Laura Beeler About the author: Laura is a Senior Designer at by Design, having worked here since 1992. She graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Interior Design: ” I’ve always felt that your home and your room should reflect your taste and lifestyle, no matter the scale of the project we work on. If I’ve done my job well, you’ll find yourself feeling “at home” in your new surroundings… and hopefully we’ve had a lot of fun along the way.” | Laura’s Page