This inviting Great Room was designed by Gina Fitzsimmons ASID. Using durable fabrics on the upholstered pieces in the room makes this room esthetically pleasing as well as functional.

"Here we have the favorite seat in the house adjacent to the fireplace. " says, Gina Fitzsimmons ASID from Annapolis, Md. The 4 fabrics on the barroque patchwork chair were selected to go with the large sacle pattern in the rug.

"The cabinets were pickled oak builders cabinets from the 1980's" said Gina Fitzsimmons ASID.

The window treatment is a kick pleated valnce in a goldtoned toile with balck covered buttons to pick up the newly painted black window moldings. "Since the client was not getting new appliances the island was painted in black to help balance the bank of black appliances." said Gina Fitzsimmons ASID

Black painted french doors can be framed out in white moldings for a crisp contrast. It adds to the polished completeness of the room! says Gina Fitzsimmons ASID

Another peek into the kitchen from the great room shows the easy living arrangement of this project at Asquith Oaks. The balck accents are picked up by the leather ottoman and is a common thread throughout the three rooms.