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Tuscan-Inspired Living/Dining Room

Designer Finals : Episode HDSF-211 -- More Projects »
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Before: Although her husband and son think these rooms are fine, Susan Floethe and her daughter, Brooke, would like the two separate areas to be more cohesive and to reflect their love of Tuscany.
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After: Warm red, brown and yellow hues are reminiscent of a Tuscan villa and a newly-tiled fireplace is more in keeping with the new look then the brick would be.
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Before: Striped walls look nice in the dining area, but the homeowners are ready for a change.
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After: A rich red accent wall becomes a stunning background for the dining area.
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Video: See how Sonia Centonze's Italian heritage came in handy on her first real-world design project.
Mother and daughter Susan and Brooke Floethe are asking for some design help on their bland living and dining room, which they want to be a warm, Italian-inspired area. Design student Sonia Centonze adds a Tuscan feel by warming the room with shades of red, orange and brown, updating the Floethe's old brick fireplace with a new slate facade, adding a new ottoman and surprising Susan and Brooke with a rustic coat niche.

decorative bicycle (Cost Plus)
dining room chair covers (Roma) (Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Resources
design school
Academy of Art University
Website: www.academyart.edu

decorative project materials
Cost Plus World Market
Website: www.worldmarket.com

decorative project materials
Bed Bath & Beyond
Website: www.bedbathandbeyond.com
Guests
Sonia Centonze, Interior Design Student
E-mail: scdsfmail@yahoo.com
Also in this Episode
Designer Finals : Episode HDSF-211
•Tuscan-Inspired Living/Dining Room
•Meet the Designer: Sonia Centonze
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