The homeowners said they'd like something more sophisticated in this room, but didn't really feel there was much we could do with it. We all agreed the existing rug was interesting and worth keeping, and I wondered aloud if it could provide inspiration for the renovation. The owners wanted a unique, artful room with interesting, possibly handmade, materials. We wanted to make it a "wow" without breaking the bank, so controlled costs by minimizing mechanical and lighting location changes.