We’ve come across this particularly where twin’s share a room, and the immediate question is: should we double up on everything or give them their own unique items? Well, the answer (for once) is you can do both! Take a minute to think what characteristics each child displays and slot in favorite colors, tendencies toward frills or no-frills, introvert, extrovert, tomboy, girlie and combine with any functional needs you’ll need to accommodate. Dream up the style you’d like to portray the space in, and then divide and conquer with variations in PALETTE.

The architectural elements add texture to the space. The custom shutters painted in a contrasting black draw your eye to the gracefully arched front windows framed in substantial trim work. A wall of cabinetry integrated with the fireplace offers a focal wall in the room as you enter the space. It also provides shelf space to give warmth by displaying familial pieces. This ceiling fixture is all the more lovely because the ceiling is framed by generous crown molding. Photo credit: Blackstock Photography

This timber frame great room features a barn style design, creating simplicity, warmth and old world New England charm. The stone fireplace adds to the ambiance of this Vermont Barn Home.

It’s all about detail in this living room! To contrast with the tailored foundation, set through the contemporary furnishings we chose, we added color, texture, and scale through the home decor. Large display shelves beautifully showcase the client’s unique collection of books and antiques, drawing the eyes up to the accent artwork. Durable fabrics will keep this living room looking pristine for years to come, which make cleaning and maintaining the sofa and chairs effortless and efficient.

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The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

A modern flat-weave rug adds youthful pattern beneath the pair of antique German twin beds. Vintage Indian quilts bring additional color on top. Photo by Jonny Valiant for Southern Living

After two years with a peach dining room, the homeowner wanted to make it her own. Using her extensive china collection as inspiration, we painted the walls blue, the fireplace white and and created a white display frame. The new window treatments tie everything together. In spite of the windows, the room is very dim, so instead of navy, we used a brighter dark blue that becomes more intimate for evening dinner parties. Sara E. Eastman Photography

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Grass Border Frame Duvet Cover, Harbour Cane Bed, Geo Quilt and Parker X-Benches.
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A traditional desk accented with gold hardware stands in one corner of this serene master bedroom. A charcoal grey glass lamp illuminates the desk and is joined by a silverleaf Chippendale chair covered in navy crushed velvet. On the wall hangs a large gold-framed abstract artwork in shades of aqua, navy, gold and ivory. A wall shelf with pagoda top hangs on an adjacent wall, displaying Asian accessories in aqua and turquoise. Light gray walls with white trim contrast with the depth of the walnut stained hardwood floor. Carter Tippins Photography

DryAway - 4 white frames mounted to an 8' ceiling. Adjustable aluminum rods for hang drying clothes.
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The Front of the house as seen from the airstrip, where most people come in from. The new addition has an up-sloping wing that softly counter-acts the hard slope of the A-frame.

View from loft / office over looking the great room.
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Sand Creek Post & Beam traditional wood barn used as a garage with a party loft / guest house. For more photos visit us at www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SandCreekPostandBeam

This "high energy" collection is part of a new category: glamorous transitional. Occasional tables are elegantly styled and feature brass plated metal frames. Added details such as embossed leather, antiqued mirror, and quilted bonded fabric/leather add unique elements to this high style, elegant furniture line. BUFFET: Ribbon stripe sapele veneers. Four wrapped doors quilted in white bonded leather with nailhead. Behind each pair of doors is one adjustable/removable shelf, one fully extendable drawer with hand cut-out and one fixed shelf. Left drawer has silverware insert. Right drawer has wrapped pad. Adjustable glides. Anti-tip kit. Caviar finish with gold finish base. See if it’s ON SALE: https://www.starfurniture.com/current-promotion

Bedroom - traditional carpeted bedroom idea in Denver with blue walls

Master Bedroom retreat reflecting where the couple is from California with a soft sophisticated coastal look. Nightstand from Stanley Furniture. A grey upholster custom made bed. Bernhardt metal frame bench. Bedding from Pottery with custom pillows. Coral Reef prints custom frame with silver gold touches. A quiet reading area was designed with custom made drapery - fabric from Fabricut. Chair is Sam Moore and custom pillow from Kravet. The side table is marble top from Bernhardt. Wall Color Sherwin Williams 7049 Nuance