Design Confidently, Live Comfortably
   There are rooms that require big-picture thinking. Nora's dining room is one of them. "Here was this room that the previous owners used as a living room," she says, "but it was long, it had this great light, and the wonderful fireplace. It immediately made me imagine a great keeping room, a gathering place."Because Nora and Rick like to entertain friends and family over dinner, she knew the first thing she needed was a long harvest table. Once she found it, the foundation for her room was laid, and she set out to surround it with things that were "simple, understated, classic, and tailored."
"Everything in here is functional and it complements the bones of the room," she says. Nora used a khaki-color paint that changes as the light moves through the room during the day. Black is the punctuation mark; the reproduction Windsor chairs, the chandelier, and even the piano in the adjoining alcove are sculptural -- and black. When considering a room in its entirety, a proper foundation is essential, whether it's a dining table, a sofa, or a bed. Then think about walls, floors, and ceilings. After that, choose the furnishings and accessories that will complete the room. NEXT: Lesson 3: Think Small BACK: Lesson 1: Be Still & Listen |
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