This two story family room/great room got a contemporary face lift. We created a beautiful entertaining space with plenty of comfortable seating. We dealt with the overwhelm of the tall space by adding new molding and painting the inside drywall a Benjamin Moore charcoal color. We added the same molding above the standard fireplace and wallpapered the interior in a Brewster wallpaper. Three rustic mirror play on the pattern in the wallpaper and add warmth and scale to the space. The standard mantle was painted the same charcoal grey to make it stand out. Rustic furnishings and a Crate and Barrel sectional create a comfortable seating area. The large, custom-size rug anchors the space and feels amazing underfoot. Liz Ernest Photography

If you like the look of wooden blinds, but don't want to block out all of the natural sunlight, adding a stained glass transom window to the room may be a viable option. Stained glass still allows you to achieve the same level of privacy as blinds and curtains but still allows for your room to have an ample amount of natural brightness. This stained glass window was installed in a child's bedroom. As you can see, the bevel cluster in the middle of the window was created to resemble a floral like appearance to match the design of the room.

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