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Philadelphia Main Line, clients were looking to update their family room with a more casually elegant ambiance. The family was hoping a more updated window treatment could be designed to help reduce the direct sun light that came through the windows and provide more warmth in the winter. Kofsky created a new floor plan which included removing the TV cabinet and adding a floral velvet sofa in its place for the extra seating that was needed. A flat screen TV was affixed over the fireplace. A chenille stripe swivel chair was included so that it was easy to position facing either the TV or the sofas in a conversational seating arrangement. End tables and table lamps were added on either side of the matching sofa under the large arched window. The task lighting was improved with the addition of two lamps. This worked well with the existing recessed lights. The carpet is cut-pile wool. It is a strie in both directions which creates a transitional plaid effect that tends to hide stains. Should the Westie have an accident there is a moisture barrier protection in the pad which locks out mildew, stains and odors in the carpet. Kofsky designed a new layered window treatment that provided additional light and climate control. The woven wood shades were lined. The vintage bronze, cable cord fabric of the drapery panels and valance were lined and interlined to provide additional insulation and a more luxurious look. Since the family room redo the clients noticed significant savings on their electric bill which they attribute to their new window treatments. Pamela coordinated upholstered fabrics that are soft, durable and stain resistant. The new fabrics, furniture and accessories all add an element of practicality and sophistication. CREDITS: Designer: Pamela Kofsky, Elegant Interior Designs. Workroom: Philadelphia Drapery and Upholstery. Installer, Jack Berman, Berman Blinds. Photographer, Bob Graham, ns4u.com SOURCES: Drapery fabrics: Robert Allen. Lining and Interlining: Angel’s. Woven wood shades: Hunter Douglas. Upholstery and pillow fabrics: Robert Allen. Carpet: Beatrice & Martin. Interior Designer - Pamela Kofsky