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by Emily Langer
THE PROBLEM
A Chevy Chase
couple would
like to make
their 12-by-30-
1
foot living room
more
welcoming.
ILLUSTRATION BY JULIUS GOYANKO FOR THE WASHINGTON POST; “BEFORE” AND HOMEOWNER PHOTOS BY LEAH L. JONES FOR THE WASHINGTON POST
Homeowners: Giulia Adelfio and Ed Sorensen
THE SOLUTION
A new layout will open the space,
How to get the look
MORE IDEAS
a71 Flat Roman shades (price
and with a fresh color palette it will
depends on specifications, www.
feel more inviting.
theshadestore.com).
Designer: Denise Willard of Décor by Denise in Tysons
a71 Alex brown chair by Arhaus
Corner, 703-714-7343, www.decorbydenise.com
($2,629, www.arhausfurniture.com).
THE W
a71 Alex brown ottoman by Arhaus
NOW WHAT
($1,079, www.arhausfurniture.com).
a71 Cut down on clutter as much as possible.
a71 Custom round ottoman in red
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medallion fabric color ($799, www.
a71 Reuse existing furniture to save money and be “green.”
bassettfurniture.com).
a71 Organize the space to create a TV area and a reading
area.
a71 Carved Wood Gourd table
2
lamp ($79.94, www.lampsplus.
a71 Use earth tones to make the room cozier. com).
“Colorful Season I” framed art print
a71 Select bold artwork for a focal point above the
fireplace.
by Pela & Silverman ($215, www.art.
a71 Sombrero paint color by
com).
Benjamin Moore for walls.
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THURSD
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High Touch Tibetan Weave A
rug by Safavieh ($2,200 for Craftsman wide
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MARCH
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8 by 10 feet, www.rugstown. three-shelf
Tell us about your design
com). bookcases ($219
challenge Send photos, room
each, www.
dimensions and contact information
homedecorators.com).
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See more photos
of this project at
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