Decorating
Weekend Makeover
In two days' time, design authority Stephen Saint-Onge successfully overhauls an unfulfilled space.
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Paint and Trim
- Next, the room needed color. Because I mixed patterns and florals in the fabrics, I wanted to work with a simple neutral palette for the walls and trim. We chose one color for the beaded board and trim and painted the walls and ceiling a similar color that was several shades lighter. Using the light and slightly darker shades together created the illusion of additional height. Mixing fabric patterns such as florals, stripes, and other prints may seem like a no-no at first, but the combination lends interest and texture to a room.
- Next: Add a Handy Ledge
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