After: Maximized Space
The living room and the adjacent room are painted pale blue. Painting both rooms the same color expands the visual plane and makes the whole house feel bigger. The homeowner now has enough space to entertain and when guests come over, he can pull the curtains closed on his new four-poster bed. A chocolate-brown, sectional sofa and an expandable dining table with modern chairs provide ample seating. Two matching drum-shade pendants and two table lamps cast a warm amber glow over the entire room.

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