Casual/Country Living Rooms
February 22, 2005
Your living room is a cozy retreat where your family and guests feel pampered and comfortable. You express yourself in very personal touches and a bit of whimsy can be seen in your accessories. You can adapt pieces from both the traditional and the contemporary style. Just use a few softening touches to lighten the mood.
Mix it up: Matched grouping sets are not for you. Mix them up with a wooden rocker or a wing-chair in a different upholstery.
Relax: Add a dining area to a formal living room and you invite homework and late night snacks. Add a bookcase near the table and you have a snug library look.
Use fabrics to soften: Ruffled sofa skirts and table runners give your living room a friendly feel. Look for quilts and cozy throws to toss over the backs of too-formal sofas.
Combine woods: Vary the wood finishes and you relax your room. Use a pine rocker next to a mahogany buffet. Add a cherry-framed mirror over the mantelpiece. Throw in a painted, or distressed chair for an informal look.
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