Alexandria, Virginia-based interior designer Corinne Back of Corinne Victoria Designs was sought out for a redsign of a dated 1990s main level via social media platform TikTok.
The owners of the five-bedroom, 4,498-square-foot North Arlington home told Back that they wanted a stylish yet livable space with room for entertaining.
“The homeowners brought me in to make their ‘empty white box’ house feel like a home. They wanted to incorporate their style and personality, and refresh some of the outdated ’90s elements,” Back said.
According to North Virginia Magazine, The interiors were once painted in a vanilla-cream, with beveled cherry wood cabinetry, orange-toned wood floors, and decorative column details. Staining the hardwood floors in a rich brown was the first step in refreshing the home. The pair of faux columns in the formal living room were also on the must-go list.
“We replaced the outdated columns with custom bookcases on either side of the cased opening into the dining room,” says Back, who also added shelf lighting. “They gave the living room a sense of character and charm, while the lighting added instant ambiance for evening entertaining.”
The bookcases lent the living room a sophisticated library look, which, along with a New York boutique hotel vibe, became the design inspiration. “We layered decorative picture molding onto the walls to add depth and character to the otherwise flat space,” Back says of the architectural detailing introduced to the living room walls.
Cover photo by Robert Radifera for Stylish Productions.
