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Clean, Neutral Home Inspired by French Designs

June 12, 2015

With an objective of avoiding the dark, Tuscan-style designs common in Arizona home interiors, designer Christopher Coffin turned to French styles for light and airy inspiration for this Phoenix home.

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Neutral Foyer With Curved Staircase and Crystal Chandelier

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Elegant, Expansive Foyer With Mediterranean Flair

This breathtaking foyer was designed to have an open and expansive feel. Two-story ceilings and a light, breezy color palette help accomplish that, while an elegantly curved staircase and a crystal chandelier give the space a sense of sophistication.

Transitional Neutral Living Room With Neutral Furniture

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Transitional Living Room Boasts Two-Story Ceilings

Traditional furniture pieces pair with more clean-lined picks for a transitional look in this beautiful living room. Two-story ceilings and a light color palette make the room feel open and spacious.

Traditional Neutral Hall With High Ceilings & Lantern-Style Pendants

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Columns and Arches Create Grand Feel in Traditional Hall

Stately columns are connected with graceful arches in this grand hallway. Lantern-style pendants illuminate the space, giving the floors a lustrous appeal.

Transitional Neutral Dining Room With Wood Dining Table, Fireplace

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Cream-Colored Dining Room Is Elegant, Timeless

Classic dining chairs pair with a traditional upholstered bench and an elegant wood dining table for a timeless feel in this cream-colored dining room. Taupe wainscoting and trim provide subtle contrast, and accessories and artwork provide subtle color.

Traditional Kitchen With Neutral Cabinets and Two Islands

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Traditional Kitchen Boasts Two Islands

This spacious kitchen features two islands — one topped with Carrara marble and butcher block and the other topped with zinc. The zinc-topped island provides an easy spot for dining, while the other provides storage and prep space.

Traditional Neutral Living Room With Access to Covered Patio

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Traditional Living Room With Calm, Neutral Color Palette

This traditional living room opens up to a cozy covered patio that boasts sweeping views of the landscape beyond. A neutral color scheme unites the two spaces with a sense of relaxed sophistication.

Traditional Neutral Bedroom With Seating Area

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Traditional Master Bedroom Boasts Striking Neutral Palette

Soft shades of beige, taupe and tan pair with rich shades of gray for a striking neutral palette in this gorgeous master bedroom. Rustic wood ceiling beams add architectural interest to the space.

Neutral Bathroom With Freestanding Tub in Metallic Finish

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Metallic Soaking Tub Wows in Neutral Spa Bathroom

The classic soaking tub in this spa bathroom boasts clean lines and a metallic finish, giving it contemporary flair. Neutral hues fill the rest of the room, ensuring the bathtub is the focal point of the space.

Neutral Powder Room With Vintage-Style Vanity and Armchair

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Elegant Powder Room Features Linen Upholstered Walls

A Dennis and Leen commode is retro-fitted into a sink in this stunning powder room. The walls are upholstered in natural linen, and mosaic tile detailing adds interest to the floors.

Sitting Area with Fountain and Desert View

Photo: Michael Baxter | Baxter Imaging LLC. From: Christopher Coffin

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Picturesque Sitting Area

This outdoor sitting area features an antique french limestone fountain along with two club chairs for a nice place to sit and enjoy the paper or coffee in the morning.

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