Home Decorating Living Room Decorating Watch Designer Riche Holmes Grant Help a Couple Create a Modern, Flexible Living Room and Dining Room In this episode of Home Upgrade, designer Riche Holmes Grant helps a couple turn their small living room and dining room into the perfect multitasking space. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 8, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Max and Leia's living room and dining room area was sparely decorated, as the couple wasn't sure how to design their space to make it still seem airy and light, while giving them everything they needed to work, relax, and entertain in their small space. Designer Riche Holmes Grant came to their rescue, creating a monochromatic color scheme that's anything but boring, and choosing stylish furnishings with clean, modern lines that can multitask for however they need to use their space. See how it all came together in the video, then shop the look for yourself. Floor 01 of 26 Lumini Rug Courtesy of West Elm $185-$1,470; westelm.com This creamy alabaster rug, handcrafted with natural wool, has a unique ribbed texture. 02 of 26 Calvin Klein Rush Abstract Ivory/Taupe 4' x 6' Area Rug Courtesy of Amazon $74; amazon.com Adding texture and patterns can create interest, even when you're sticking with a very subtle and minimal decorating scheme. This rug was perfect for under the dining room table. Living Area 03 of 26 Solid Wood Sectional Courtesy of Valyōu Furniture $1,500; valyoufurniture.com A light gray couch combines style and comfort, with its sleek lines and a stain-resistant finish. 04 of 26 Solae Chill White Ottoman Spacejoy.com $449, spacejoy.com This ottoman can be used as a coffee table when a tray is placed on it—or as extra seating for guests. 05 of 26 BESTÅ Frame, white Courtesy of Ikea $80; ikea.com These tall storage cabinet frames can be reconfigured as needed to showcase and store the essentials. 06 of 26 BESTÅ Shelf, white Courtesy of Ikea $5; ikea.com Adjustable shelves make it easy to change up the shelving units to fit what they need. 07 of 26 GLASSVIK, Glass door, white/frosted glass Courtesy of Ikea $45; ikea.com Frosted glass doors give the shelving unit a more polished look—and help keep the space looking light. 08 of 26 KUGGIS, Box with lid, white Courtesy of Ikea $15; ikea.com These cool white storage boxes are perfect for keeping small items and clutter under wraps. 09 of 26 Cream Tropical Leaf Minimalist Wall Mural Courtesy of Society6 $340; society6.com A sleek peel-and-stick mural serves as a focal point of the living room. Its subtle natural hues and textures blend well with the rest of the color scheme. 10 of 26 Linen Cotton Curtain - Stone White Courtesy of West Elm $85; westelm.com Curtains help frame the wall mural when it's on display—and allow Leia and Max to hide the mural to give their living room a different look. 11 of 26 Potted Faux Bird of Paradise Courtesy of CB2 $349; cb2.com Leia wanted plants in the room, but was concerned about plant care. This faux plant looks gorgeous (and never wilts). 12 of 26 ZZ plant Courtesy of The Sill $52; thesill.com This pretty ZZ plant is a low-maintenance option, requiring water only once every few weeks. 13 of 26 Portable Foldable Lap Desk Courtesy of Etsy $85; etsy.com A simple lap desk makes it easy for Leia to take her work wherever she'd like within the apartment—and folds away when she's done for the day. 14 of 26 Carved Wood Wall Art Courtesy of West Elm $199; westelm.com Textured wooden art adds a bold, modern touch to the walls. 15 of 26 Drum Coffee Table Courtesy of West Elm $599; westelm.com A small concrete coffee table is sturdy enough to handle daily wear and tear—and stylish enough to serve as a centerpiece of the living room. 16 of 26 46" Sansevieria Artificial Plant Courtesy of Nearly Natural $187; nearlynatural.com An artificial snake plant is so simple for Leia and Max to upkeep. 17 of 26 11-Inch Snow White Ceramic Flower Vase Courtesy of Amazon $33; amazon.com Look for home accessories with strong lines, like this sleek-shaped vase. Dining Area 18 of 26 Norwegian Mid Century Danish Modern Tapered Dining Table iNSPIRE Q Modern Courtesy of Overstock $340; overstock.com A modern mid-century table provides plenty of space for work or entertaining, without adding too much visual weight to the room. 19 of 26 Norwegian Danish Tapered Dining Chairs (Set of 2) by iNSPIRE Q Modern Courtesy of Overstock $158; overstock.com Mid-century dining chairs match perfectly with the table. 20 of 26 Natural Gallman Dining Bench Courtesy of Wayfair $140; wayfair.com A dining bench makes it easy to squeeze an extra guest around the table. 21 of 26 Wall Shelfmate Wood & Metal Wall Shelves Collection - Oak/Black Courtesy of West Elm Sets starting at $340; westelm.com Floating shelves around the kitchen island provide the perfect spot to display favorite objects. 22 of 26 Neutral Abstract Lines - Canvas Print Courtesy of iCanvas $890; icanvas.com Holmes Grant kept all the artwork in the same color scheme for a cohesive look in the living and dining rooms. 23 of 26 Register Black Metal Placemat/trivet Courtesy of CB2 $12 ea.; cb2.com Patterned metal placemats enhance the place settings. 24 of 26 3-Ring Wood Napkin Ring Courtesy of Crate&Barrel $4 ea.; crateandbarrel.com Add natural texture to your place setting with a wooden napkin ring. 25 of 26 Yikda Leather Mouse pad Desk mat Courtesy of Amazon $17; amazon.com When Max and Leia are working at the dining room table, this leather desk mat helps protect the table stylishly. 26 of 26 Foundations Glass Vases - Amber Courtesy of West Elm Starting at $17; westelm.com Amber-hued round vases are a standout enhancement to the room. 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