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Kitty Bartholomew: You're Home : Episode KIT-1009 -- More Projects »
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A white slipcovered chair and sofa create a crisp, no-fuss look and balance out some of the darker elements original to the space, like the wood ceiling beams and brick fireplace.

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A dressy Victorian-style chandelier balances the simple, sparse look in the breakfast nook.

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Bartholomew says a good first purchase is an all-purpose bench--it can be used in a bedroom, at the foot of a bed, in an entry and on a front porch

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Contemporary, modern and Victorian styles all come together in this serene bathroom space. Complementary tones and multiple textures help to successfully bridge the three design styles.
Designer Amy DeVault shopped at discount stores, garage sales and flea markets when looking for items to furnish her client's first home. Here's how she created a seamless, designer look with little money:
  • The walls and woodwork throughout the home are one neutral color, which serves as a backdrop for the many different textures, hues and materials in the space.
  • In the living room, light- and dark-colored elements come together through pillows, bamboo blinds and wicker accessories.
  • A bedroom dresser is used in the living room for additional storage.
  • A dark tabletop in the breakfast nook balances the all-white built-in space.
  • The side tables in the bedrooms can be used for more than holding a lamp. DeVault says the key is to find interchangeable furnishings that can be used in various places in your home.
  • A vintage look is present in the various fabrics. DeVault says the key to using multiple prints and patterns is to keep them all in the same color tone and style.
  • The master bathroom again blends light- and dark-colored elements, with white walls and floors and dark accessories. A ladder is used to hold towels and baskets are used to hold bathroom necessities.

Guests
Amy Devault
Interior Designer, Amy Devault Interiors
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310-450-6626
Fax: 310-450-6667
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