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Special features. Midcentury furniture. Pinkish rug. Green walls. “The Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green paint really makes the room,” Kushlan says. “Without it, the space certainly wouldn’t have as much visual impact.”Designer secret. “Don’t be afraid of color,” Kushlan says. “Working with a professional to find just the right hue is also helpful. What works in one home may not be right for another, so remember, paint isn’t a one-size-fits-all.”“Uh-oh” moment. “We went through several shades of green before finding the right one,” Kushlan says. “We would see them one day, think we had the perfect one and then come back the next day only to change our minds. Because paint can change so much in different light, it’s essential to see it morning, noon and night before taking the plunge and deciding on a single color.”Paint: Lafayette Green, Benjamin Moore; dining table, chairs, bar cart and chandelier: West Elm; artwork: Minted; ceiling fan: Rejuvenation; mirror: Anthropologie; rug: Lulu & Georgia; table accessories: CB2See more of this home | Browse modern dining tables
1. Modern FamilyDesigner: Barbara Town of Town Lifestyle + DesignLocation: HoustonSize: 189 square feet (17.5 square meters); 13½ by 14 feet (4.1 by 4.2 meters)Homeowners’ request. “The family entertains a lot, and this room sits in the middle of the house and acts as a main hallway to get to the kitchen and the family room,” designer Barbara Town says. “They were hoping to bring in a more finished look, add a pop of color, [and have it] be kid-friendly and be a space that blended with the rest of the home design.” Style. “The style of this space is transitional,” Town says. “We have mixed the traditional-style dining table and chandelier with a midcentury buffet, modern consoles and dining chairs. The pop of bright colors also helps tie these two styles together, being a mix of sophisticated and youthful.”
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