Rock the Block

Rock The Block: Living Room Showdown

 

 

Back again with another amazing episode from Rock the Block! Could you all tell that we were exhausted going into this week! One of the things that we did not realize going into this was just how tired we would be, but we pushed through and we are absolutely in love with the way that our living room and entry came out this week! 

 

First, we want to give a huge congratulations to Egypt and Mike for being the winners of the episode! Their living room and entry were so beautiful and the idea to connect the garage and the home put them over the top! 

 

Living Room and Entry-

Now, let’s get to our design. We wanted to stick to the Earthy Eclectic style that we started in the kitchen and carry it through into our living room and entry. Because these spaces are connected we knew that we needed to keep a cohesive feel between the spaces. We decided that we were going to allocate $17,000 of our $200,000 budget for the living room. 

 

Beams-

When we first walked the home we were pleasantly surprised by the high ceilings that were throughout the house. We wanted to take advantage of this and use beams to draw the eye upward, and take advantage of the ceiling heights. We also wanted to use a unique light fixture to keep the interest upward when looking at the room. 

 

Fireplace- 

As seen on HGTV’s Rock the Block, team Lyndsay and Leslie.

In the living room, there was a primarily unused wall, and it was just begging for a fireplace! Not only did we think of adding one, but so did every other team, so I think using the term begging is pretty fair. Fireplaces are such a great way to add value to a home and add such a cozy atmosphere that buyers are looking for. However, we were wanting to do something a little extra to this space and find a way to tie in more of Charleston’s history into the home. We were shocked when visiting garage sales in the area that we ran across a fireplace mantle from 1813 and knew that this was just what we needed! It was such a beautiful and historic piece to add to the room. 

 

Paint- 

To add a little bit of color to the space we decided to add an accent wall. While researching Charleston we looked up historic paint colors, and were so happy to find this beautiful green among them! We also thought it created such a beautiful balance to the blue in the kitchen and pulled really beautiful tones from the ceiling beams. 

 

Wet Bar- 

Following the advice of everyone in the area, we wanted to focus on entertainment! So, we wanted to go ahead and add a wet bar and shelving to either side of the fireplace. The wet bar is something that buyers who love to entertain will appreciate and the shelving adds to the functionality of the space. 

 

Entry- 

As seen on HGTV’s Rock the Block, team Lyndsay and Leslie in front of their foyer design.

Walking into the entry we wanted to have a statement feature, and at the beginning, we thought that we were going to achieve this by wallpaper, but after exploring Charleston a little bit, we came across these beautiful vintage maps that we decided to mod podge them to the wall! The results were exactly what we were looking for! It made for a beautiful wow factor and the matching chandelier with sconces kept the space seamless! 

 

 

Floors- 

As seen on HGTV’s Rock the Block, team Lyndsay and Leslie will transform this living room, giving it a Coastal Carolina feel.

Just as in the kitchen, we used Homestead Flooring’s JetCore XL in Country Retreat to add the warmth we were looking for. LVP flooring is much more cost-effective than hardwood, but it is a little more durable and still super stylish! Website linked here

 

Brand: Homestead Flooring

Flooring Collection: JetCore XL

Flooring Specifications: 7.72” x 48” x 7.0MM

Color Used: JetCore XL – Country Retreat

 

Art- 

We also had the opportunity to work with an incredible artist from our area, Gabis of Art by Gabis. Unique artwork adds so much to a space, and the kitchen is no exception! 

 

If you are interested in any of her pieces, we have linked her Etsy Here

 

Staging- 

If you are interested in achieving a similar look in your own home I have linked a few of my favorite living room products below! 

 

Mango Wood Candle Holders

San Pedro Pillows

Sage Bundle

Wood Tray with Metal Stand

 

End Results- 

As seen on HGTV’s Rock the Block, team Lyndsay and Leslie with guest judge Jasmine Roth.
As seen on HGTV’s Rock the Block, guest judge Jasmine Roth walks thru Team Lyndsay and Leslie’s house to determine the winner for the Living Room Challenge.

 

 

Lamb Team Take- 

Our very own Luke Kuna has done a great job at describing the importance of the living room in the home. 

 

“It’s a common misconception that kitchens, bathrooms, and main bedrooms are the biggest factors that play into the value of your home. While these areas are important, sellers shouldn’t underestimate the importance of your living room space. 

 

Living rooms are where a lot of homeowners will spend a majority of their time over the course of their ownership. Especially in homes where there are 2+ residents, the living room is the center of the home where everyone will gather and spend quality time together. 

 

As a buyer’s agent who has walked through countless homes in today’s market, I have noticed how much a living room can come into play when a buyer is deciding whether or not the home is the right fit for them. Not only should sellers put effort into the aesthetics of their living space, but also the functionality of that space. Beautiful designs and decor go a long way, but if a buyer can’t see themselves “living” in the living room they are going to want to look elsewhere. 

 

In many buyers’ eyes, kitchens and bathrooms can always be remodeled and repaired. But when a buyer sees a living space that isn’t functional it plays a bigger role in their decision. 

 

All of this is to say that when trying to sell your home, spend time on presenting your living space in a way that shows the buyer exactly how they can use the home.”

 

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XO 

Lynds