At the top of the stairs between the first and second floors of the main house is a small sitting area backed by an 8x16' window that opens to the rear of the house and the pool deck.
All right, so this particular stump table is pretty nice, and it's quite clear it wasn't just peeled, sanded and varnished. But the concept is still the same. Small tables like this one look great when paired with a reading chair or bookshelf.
Pillow. A cushion enveloped in black is easy to change once the appeal has run its course, typically during a seasonal swap. Although the pillow in this photo is the most prominent touch of black, notice that the color is carried through the rest of the room, creating a nice balance.
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