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Country galley black floor kitchen photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

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Interior Design by Sarah Stacey Interior Design, Photography by Erin Williamson, Art by Elisa Gomez
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Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Formal Living Room designed by On Madison. Photography by Grey Crawford.
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When asked what they envisioned for their living and dining room Tweak, the clients responded with “colorful WOW factor”, so we gave it to them! We utilized the baby grand piano that was already in the space and took cues from the rest of the home when deciding on the decor. The home itself is decorated with strong pastel colors like deep aqua/blues, lavender, and pink colors so we chose to go bold! Moving the piano toward the center of the living room and hanging a 60" chandelier over top, cranked up the bold factor. We chose hot pink, lime green, and blue for accent colors that perfectly tied the pre-existing decor together, while still allowing the space to retain its classic black and white style. Choosing large scaled items like the massive chandelier, art, and the beautiful gold mirror in the dining room, gave drama to the spaces giving our homeowner's the WOW factor they were looking for.

Living rooms, like any room, are more likely to be used if they host activities. Placing a television in an environment helps guarantee that the space will be enjoyed. In more formal locations, televisions are generally (cleverly) hidden so they don't distract from the room's elegance. Other great "anchors" in formal living spaces include a piano and fireplace, which set the stage for comfortable seating during concerts and conversations. Scott Moore Photography

Hupomone ranch is an original 160-acre homestead located in the Chileno Valley, just three miles west of downtown Petaluma. The ranch had been fallow for over 30 years and the owners wanted to build a family house that would reflect their commitment to sustainable farming, draw on the natural serenity of the site and build on the sense of place in western Petaluma where farming and ranching are still a part of people’s daily lives. Image by David Wakely.

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This formal living room doubles as a music room for this family. The baby grand piano takes center stage and there is plenty of seating for an audience. Photo: Benjamin Johnston