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dated fireplace covered in gold and red wallpaper

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Chic Fireplace (before)

A cozy lounge reminiscent of a martini bar was Pasadena homeowner Carolyn Powers's wish. The reality was a charmless room with a dated fireplace.

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white walls and cabinets in the living room highlight black and white patterned pillows on the arm chairs, with a red throw set behind the couch

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sleek, stucco-covered fireplace with a dark wood mantel and a storage place for a stack of wood in this lounge space

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Fresh Ideas for the New Year

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Chic Fireplace (before)