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1. Traditional CharmDesigner: Tiffany LeBlanc; D. Michael Collins was also on the teamLocation: Newton, Massachusetts Size: 396 square feet (36.7 square meters); 22 by 18 feet (6.7 by 5.4 meters)Homeowners’ request. A more customized and modern living room in a newly built home. Two goals were replacing the traditional existing fireplace and adding storage. Special features. Updated fireplace with custom metal and pattern-matched travertine tile surround. Grasscloth-looking wall covering. Custom built-in with floating shelves displaying art, memorabilia and family photos. “These pieces were all thoughtfully curated to create a well-designed yet comfortable space,” designer Tiffany LeBlanc says.
When working with a cool color scheme, it’s important to imbue some warmth any way you can, Elliott says. Therefore, she added tree-inspired wallpaper and natural wood on the children’s stools to the play area. The tall Ikea cabinets in the play area serve the family’s need for toy storage right now, but the whole layout of this “zone” offers enough flexibility for the space to grow with the kids. The couple’s 4-year-old son loves to read lately, so they added a cushioned bench for him to curl up on with a book.
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