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The main living, dining and kitchen areas lie to the left of the front entrance, and are bracketed on both ends by fireplaces of Tennessee fieldstone. The pendant lights in the living room are from Masiero. The open living spaces serve the homeowners’ desire to create a comfortable environment for entertaining during large family gatherings. There are plenty of spaces for spreading out, whether eating or cooking, watching TV or chatting by the fireplace. The art on the walls have been collected by the homeowners during their travels around the world. The colorful pieces add life to the neutral furniture and finishes.
Rugs Add Pattern and PersonalityDesigners know that an important element to consider in any decor is pattern. Whether dramatic or subtle, a dose of pattern adds important energy and personality to a room, even without introducing any color.In a transitional- or cottage-inspired home, look to rugs with a geometric pattern in a tone-on-tone palette to add some life while preserving a serene atmosphere.
After. White tiles cover the walls and floor, making the space light and airy. Next, Tanya Mclean and Nichole Skladan of Mango Design Co brought in teak and brushed gold materials to give the couple the midcentury style they wanted. Then, the design team added a boho rug, a paisley shower curtain and pieces of the couple’s art collection to give it a personal, and fun, feel.Ceiling and wall paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore; toilet: Kohler; shower curtain: Simons; bathtub: Starck by Duravit; rug: Urban Outfitters; shower system: KohlerRead more about this bathroom remodel
In choosing colors, Visser knew she wanted mostly white walls but didn’t want the home to be too modern or sterile, so she painted some doors yellow and added a few accent walls, such as the one in this room covered in Drizzle from Sherwin-Williams. “If you come in the front door, you see a pop of blue at one end, and if you come in from the garage, you see it at the other end, so those were meaningful spots to create focal points,” she says.
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