Wall Mounted TV
7' x 9' Rug
KITCHEN Diane Durocher Interiors 375 S. Central Ave. Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-825-3832
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PG 1 OF 1 July 2020 SCALE: 1 2"-1'-0"
FOREVER YOUNG DIANE DUROCHER, DIANE DUROCHER INTERIORS, RAMSEY DESIGN ANALYSIS A vision of various types of family time (including activities with Shelby the puppy) served as inspiration for Durocher and her design team. “We imagined this space as a multifunctional gathering place where the family can eat, work, watch TV and all be together,” she says. To open the 140-square-foot area, Durocher positioned the four-person dining table against the wall adjacent to the kitchen. “Doing this,” she says, “allowed us to include a small sectional, a cocktail table and additional
lighting”—all of which were placed in the corner to create a separate sitting nook. On the opposite wall, the team mounted a TV above a “fabulous” Bungalow 5 credenza, which provides ample storage for books, games and even work files. “It makes the most of this underutilized space,” the designer says. Because of the room’s multiple uses and the multiple generations that would go in and out of it, Durocher paid extra attention to the fabrics and textures and opted for a “cheerful palette
and a whimsical chinoiserie theme. In combination with the plush yet extremely durable navy chenille upholstery [of the Kravet sectional], it is perfect for a young family.” Just as cozy and resilient are the Kravet rug and the wipeable faux leather cushions on the dining chairs. And thoughtfully selected accent pieces such as the Thibaut fabric of the Roman shades and the Ballard Designs artwork support the room’s motif. “It’s fresh, fun and functional—traditional with a youthful twist,” Durocher says.