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Incorporating Color

In Washington, D.C., designer Alessandra Branca turns tradition upside down, giving a 19th-century town house a bright outlook and a modern-day attitude.

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Sunny Spot to Sit

In a corner of the living room, a banquette provides a cozy spot to rest. Branca designed the '30s-inspired wallpaper and comissioned it in an unexpected color combination.

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