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	The original room featured a blue/gray Berber carpet that did not work for the room at all. We suggested installing bamboo hardwood floors throughout the space to give it some shine, warmth and structure. A large three piece painting adds interest to the long wall which had been painted in a warm but muted yellow. The furniture is angled in the large space and anchored with a graphical rug. Rod iron decorative elements populate the middle of the gable wall to draw the eye up. For more pictures of this property Click here
	We exchanged the vertical blinds in the dining area with drapes. The dark brown dining set and the custom built console table give a great contrast to the wood and neutral tones of the room. A few accessories tie the design together. The small Asian bench to the right in the lower picture give a perfect balance to the red in the picture above the console table. The rug with its green and neutral tones help to center the dining set. The sheer curtains dress up the windows and show off the fabulous large windows in this bright and friendly room. Since there is no low hanging chandelier in the dining space we could use the room for some taller accessories. In this case a green glazed porcelain horse statue with a pair of mouth blown vases harboring tall grass. For more pictures of this property Click here
	This fireplace had an outdated touch. The mantel was just a square block. We shortened it and added trim as well as supporting sconces to give it a more refined look. The existing mirror did not had much interest to it. We added the rod iron accent and the sconces to change its appeal. A vase and a tall sculpture was all that it needed to be complete.
	This former rental home has smaller outdated white tiles throughout the living space. We broke the ocean of squares up with a textured rug. This also helps to define the living space. The curtain rods are extending over the sides of the actual window to visually enlarge the window space. The faux finished desk with the painted rod iron chair give a whimsical accent to the contemporary transitional room.
	The same room from the other side showcase the sitting area up front and the dining table in the background. We have chosen a traditional rug for the dining set to define the dining area and set it apart from the living room. The higher table is substantial enough but because of its scale leaves plenty of traffic space around it. The contemporary photo series give some vertical balance to the horizontal lines of the dining set and anchors it visually. The cozy lounge chair invites the visitor to read a book or relax by the window.
	This room was very pale and did not had anything exciting to offer. The light laminate floors in combination with the beige wallpaper looked a bit tired. We decided to purpose this formal space as a dining room. We used the existing gold tones and spiced it up with a rich jewel tone of ruby red. The large painting helped to balance the empty wall space. The accessories completed the color theme and added drama to the table.
	The above room in a different view, showing the transition to the family room. We continued the red accent color in combination of dark wood and neutrals to give the adjacent rooms a visible continuation. The family room was a later addition to the house and we wanted to unite the spaces with similar texture and color. Instead of using traditional window treatments in the family room we chose to use sheers to separate the dining from the family room. This helps to define the spaces and gives depth in this arrangement.
	This living room was very pale with neutral beige walls and carpet. We added some accents and textured the look with an oriental rug and rattan chairs. We kept the palette in the neutrals with red accents. For the sofa we used a cream micro-suede for a light appearance that leaves the room open and airy. We decided not to go with the traditional matching loveseat or armchairs but went with the darker chairs to generate a more eclectic feel.
	For a more formal appearance we set same sized loveseats across from each other. A small leather covered cabinet offers visual interest and centers the room. The curtains draw the eye up to the nice tray ceiling that otherwise might have gone unnoticed. To break up the symmetry we added the antique chair to the left so that the room looses some of it predictability. All furnishings are small in scale to leave a big impression in this medium sized room.

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