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A Classic Bungalow Gets a Modern Makeover

A decorator with a taste for modern furniture and old-school glamour concocts a fizzy blend for her family’s Birmingham, Alabama, bungalow.

Pattern Play McMillan’s love of neutrals extends to her place settings with off-white china and wood bead placemats. Bight floral arrangements add a shot of color to the scene. Tableware: Table Matters [http://www.table-matters.com/products.asp]

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McMillan’s love of neutrals extends to her place settings with off-white china and wood bead placemats. Bight floral arrangements add a shot of color to the scene.

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The petite dining room “really only seats four people,” says McMillan. To combat the space limitations, McMillan painted opposing walls a deep chocolate brown to make them recede. She also raised the chandelier high so she could use tall flower arrangements, injecting glamour into cramped quarters. Furniture maker Michael Morrow built the Deco-style buffet, as well as many other pieces in the house.

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Tall Order The double-height family room is the center of family activity. It is separated from the kitchen by a floating wall or [floating wall or storage confuses me (probably because I don't have the picture in front of me)] storage so that it can also serve for entertaining company. “I don’t like kitchen/family rooms,” says Beth. “I don’t want to see all that mess.” To fill in the vertical height, the designer used a tall mirrored screen, oversize lampshades, and a tall chandelier. Teak outdoor folding chairs were chosen for their golden tones and to echo other vintage teak finishes. “I also liked the metal frames and the way they tie in the stainless finishes in the kitchen.” The metallic pillow fabric carries out the theme.

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6 of 14 Pattern Play McMillan’s love of neutrals extends to her place settings with off-white china and wood bead placemats. Bight floral arrangements add a shot of color to the scene. Tableware: Table Matters [http://www.table-matters.com/products.asp]

Pattern Play McMillan’s love of neutrals extends to her place settings with off-white china and wood bead placemats. Bight floral arrangements add a shot of color to the scene. Tableware: Table Matters [http://www.table-matters.com/products.asp]

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