Interior Design

River Heights Living Room Transformation

place River Heights, Winnipeg

Bright modern living room after renovation with cream sofa, light hardwood floors, and natural light

The Before

When our clients first reached out, this living room was stuck in the 1970s — dark wood paneling, orange shag carpet, heavy curtains blocking all the natural light, and an outdated ceiling fixture that screamed “grandma’s house” 😂

They loved their River Heights location but the interior? Not so much.

Bright modern living room with cream sofa and light hardwood floors

Dated living room with dark wood paneling and orange shag carpet

Before After

The Vision

Our clients wanted a space that felt bright, warm & timeless — not trendy, not cold, just… home ✨

We started with the bones. The paneling had to go. The carpet? Gone. And those curtains that were swallowing all the light? Replaced with sheer linens that let the beautiful Manitoba sunshine pour in 🩷

What We Did

Walls: Removed dark wood paneling, skim-coated & painted in warm white (Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17)
Floors: Installed wide-plank European oak hardwood in a natural matte finish
Lighting: Swapped the dated chandelier for modern recessed LED pot lights — clean, even light throughout
Furniture: Curated a neutral palette — cream linen sofa, natural oak coffee table, curved accent chairs in warm taupe
Styling: Fiddle leaf fig for life, minimal art, and textured throw pillows for warmth

The Result

“I can’t believe this is the same room!!!” — our clients’ exact words when they walked in after the reveal 🥰

The space went from dark & cramped to bright, airy & inviting. Every piece was chosen with intention — nothing random, nothing “close enough.”

Design tip: When working with a dark room, don’t just paint the walls white. Address ALL the light-blockers — heavy curtains, dark floors, bulky furniture. It’s the combination that transforms a space ✨

Designed by Georgia Home Design. Built by Task Reno Corp.