{"id":8201,"date":"2021-06-21T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/?p=8201"},"modified":"2023-04-13T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T22:48:36","slug":"living-room-makeover-meditation-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/living-room-makeover-meditation-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"FirstParagraph\">In this living room makeover, we set out to create a comfortable and functional meditation area that could be stored away when not in use. The living room\u2019s large windows made it a perfect light and airy space to relax in, but the feeling of the room was weighed down by the old paint color and dark, heavy furniture. It was time to say goodbye to dull yellow walls and breathe new life into this living room with primer and a fresh coat of paint in calming colors.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8201 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind Before and After\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-01-768x255.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>For the primary walls and mullions, we began with a coat of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/primer\/kilz-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KILZ 2\u00ae All-Purpose Primer<\/a>, a dependable choice for covering up previous paint colors. The pros know that a quality primer acts as the perfect foundation for any paint job; and in this case, KILZ 2\u00ae All-Purpose Primer provided coverage to hide the old yellow paint, while its adhesion properties made it a breeze for our new paint colors to glide over the walls effortlessly. KILZ 2 primer also adds amazing longevity and durability to painted walls by working as a sealer and stain blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Once our primer dried, it was time to start painting. Sometimes a too-bright white can seem harsh in a sunny room, so we chose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/color#\/Tribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KILZ\u00ae Tribute\u00ae<\/a> Paint in Contemporary White (TB-02) for the walls and ceiling. This particular\u00a0shade of white has a subtle blue undertone that cooled down the brightness just a notch, while providing a gentle, reflective backdrop for the sunlight streaming in.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-8201 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>We followed the same steps \u2014 primer followed by a coat of paint \u2014 for our accent wall, choosing this time a contrasting color: KILZ\u00ae Tribute\u00ae Paint in Stone Cold (TB-66), a medium-dark gray with subtle pale green undertones. This neutral gray created a calming effect, while toning down the brightness of the white walls and ceiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As you can see in the \u201cbefore\u201d photo, nothing looks duller than a bland expanse of carpet, so it was an easy choice to replace it with luxurious gray hardwood flooring, topped with a plush cream-colored rug quilted in an attractive diamond pattern.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-8201 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-03.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Because we wanted to maintain a light, airy feel, we chose contemporary style furnishings in complementary colors, including an understated, quilted-back sofa with soft plump cushions and a cozy armchair in a fabric that matches our accent wall to perfection. We added a bit of diversity with a natural wood finish coffee table that stylistically hints at Danish Modern, and a simple butcher block end table.<\/p>\n<p>We accessorized with a couple of wood accent tables, including an attractive console table that\u00a0we used to support a stunning modern painting that reflects both of the room\u2019s primary colors. We upped the comfort level several notches by adding overstuffed pillows in complementary shades.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-8201 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-04.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-04-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Given the stresses of this past year, our goal for this room was to create a calm, soothing oasis for rest and relaxation. To accomplish this goal, we used an empty corner space to create a meditation station, complete with comfortable, oversized pillows and a few decorative items. Pillows are ideal for creating an on-the-spot meditation corner in any room, because once you\u2019re done, you can easily remove them and store them away \u2014 in this case, under the console table.<\/p>\n<p>Primer and a coat of paint are the two valuable tools you can have for a DIY makeover project. Primer protects and enhances your paint job, while a coat of gleaming paint can transform any space. Once you choose the right colors for your design scheme, you can add to the ambience with a few carefully chosen pieces of furniture and accessories.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-8201 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Living Room Makeover with Meditation in Mind\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kilz-Blog-Living-Room-Makeover-Meditation-in-Mind-05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Always remember to refer to our website\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>kilz.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0or product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this living room makeover, we set out to create a comfortable and functional meditation area that could be stored away when not in use. 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