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We fell for the balance of color and furnishings in this dining room. Here's how to copy the look on a budget.
At first glance, you might have gotten the homeowner pegged in a stereotypical "style." Perhaps it seems that this room was designed by a safe, New England-based interior decorator?
On a closer look, I see a bit of humor, whimsy and an unrestrained approach to color and pattern. Anyone who can paint an entire room in a bold color is a person to consider imitating. In other words, I see personality. Floral curtain panels are just ubiquitous floral panels until they're put up against citrus lemon painted walls. Their personality instantly goes from drab to fab.
At first glance, you might have gotten the homeowner pegged in a stereotypical "style." Perhaps it seems that this room was designed by a safe, New England-based interior decorator?
On a closer look, I see a bit of humor, whimsy and an unrestrained approach to color and pattern. Anyone who can paint an entire room in a bold color is a person to consider imitating. In other words, I see personality. Floral curtain panels are just ubiquitous floral panels until they're put up against citrus lemon painted walls. Their personality instantly goes from drab to fab.
Rooms to Inspire - Decorating with America's Best Designers by Annie Kelly, Rizzoli 2007. Photo: Tim Street-Porter
