HGTV Dream Home 2008 Tour: Entertainment Room

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Dark hardwood floors lead into the first-floor entertaining area, a square room painted eggshell white, with the same shade on the walls and ceilings. "The room is almost totally colorless, except for a pop of aqua," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. She said her goal was to create a multi-functional room, easily adapted for a variety of uses.


A set of six large wicker chairs are fitted with fat, comfortable paisley cushions. Six individual chairs, instead of a large sofa-and-loveseat combo, lend much more flexibility to the room.


"It's all about versatility," says Woodrum. "The chairs are easy to move. You can set it up as a social area, or line the seating up in rows to create a media room for watching TV. You can also just remove all the furnishings, turn up the music and dance."

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The word "bay" is spelled out in large silver letters just to the left of two French doors, with views of the sandy beach and the clear bluish-green water of the Florida Bay. Just below, two baskets, one green and one wicker, contain colorful pastel towels in vivid pink and cool blue, perfect for grabbing on your way out the door for a swim in the warm waters of the Florida Keys.
"It's playful," says Woodrum. "The bay is out there, so we're telling you about it, but it's not like you could miss the great view!"


The flexibility extends to the coffee table, which is actually made up of four small square glass-topped white tables. The bottoms are slats, providing a seaside theme. Accessories include two large glass candle jars with white candles nestled into bottoms filled with speckled shells. The jars are set in a large brown wicker basket, which could also be used as a serving tray for movie nights or sports events.

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A large bowl with just a hint of green is filled to overflowing with conch shells. Three large pale blue glass vases sit above a dark wicker basket filled with white artificial corals. A pair of light brown wicker baskets, large and small, and a pair of coffee table books complete the accessories. The entire seating area is centered on a coarse light-brown area rug, speckled with uniform black dots with a narrow dark-brown border.


The 50-inch high-definition flat-screen television appears to be perched precariously on a six-inch shelf, but is actually mounted solidly to the wall behind with an adjustable bracket. The shelf is actually a set of three brown shelves, running 12 feet across the wall and breaking up the white space.


"It integrates the flat screen into the whole wall, so it's not so stark," says Woodrum.


Artwork adds interest above and below the shelves. The television is flanked by two large seashell prints, with distressed light-brown frames. Three smaller prints are centered below, with wide white matting and silvery frames.


The rear of the seating area has two chairs flanked by dark brown tri-level end tables, again accessorized with light wicker baskets; a wide, shallow glass bowl filled with white and dark purplish-brown variegated shells; a set of coral-shaped candleholders; a pair of matching white storage bins; and a sextet of small white bowls. Each end table is topped with a sleek, modern chrome lamp. The lamps are adjustable and can aim light in just about any direction.


A dark brown sideboard sits at the back of the room, just below three tall narrow windows. Three small pale blue globe vases are filled with fresh local plant clippings. Another light brown wicker basket below is perfect for storing magazines or family games. A large hutch, 7-feet tall and 4-feet across, is filled with turquoise serving pieces including bowls, plates, platters and napkins, along with clear beverage and wine glasses. A wicker basket holds a stack of turquoise and white napkins. "The hutch is perfect for storing dishes for outdoor dining, and the sideboard can be used for serving," says Woodrum.


On the wall opposite, a 2-foot diameter vintage-style clock features a dark brown surround and large black numerals on an off-white face. A bluish-gray padded armchair sits in the corner below the clock. Each of the seven seats in the room is topped with a turquoise blue throw pillow.


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