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D.C. Home With Classic Colonial Bones and Pastel Personality

From: Gina Sims

Soulful details like mantels and molding join forces with kid-friendly updates and boldly updated colors and patterns to create charming, eclectic spaces in this family home. Hints of traditional style, Art Deco assertiveness and quirky midcentury geometry harmonize beautifully in every room.

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Multicolored Contemporary Living Room With Yellow Curtains

The living room blends an imaginative mix of colors: chartreuse curtains, light pink walls and a teal sofa. The painting above the mantel pulls them all together.

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Pink Contemporary Living Room With Blue Sofa

The family who live here wanted whimsy and color in their home, so the designer chose a rosy pink for the living room walls. The color is universally flattering and a pretty neutral, pairing well with patterns and dark accent shades.

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Purple Contemporary Foyer With White Table

Mauve grasscloth in the foyer immediately set a colorful, artistic tone for the whole house; it was a traditional material in an unexpected color. Designers contrasted that color and texture with a sculptural table and compelling art.

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Multicolored Contemporary Sitting Room With Ottoman

This small room is just off the kitchen, a place where the kids of the family can play while parents make dinner. Upholstery is kid-friendly and tables are round (no corners to bonk into).

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Green Contemporary Bedroom With Pink Sofa

The homeowner requested a green bedroom, so the designer used a very light green wash on the walls, then accented it with more intense hues: plum, teal, gold and darker green. The results is a restful, creative space.

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Contemporary Great Room With Red Chairs and a Wall of Windows

The designer used lighting and area rugs to give definition to this light-filled space so that it could be lived in to its full potential. Furniture has a light, sculptural feel with plenty of color, but doesn't compete with the wonderful view.

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White Cottage Kitchen With Red Barstools

In the kitchen, the island was painted blue, the cabinets white and all new hardware was added.

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Contemporary Dining Area With Gray Pitcher

This cozy corner dining area creates a warm, stylish welcome for breakfast or other casual meals. The designer chose the blue-and-orange shade for the personality it brings, and loved the sculptural shapes of the lighting and dining table.

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Blue and Green Contemporary Dining Room

The dining room is a magical example of the imagination and inspired color combos found throughout this home. Designers painted the trim green and paired it with textured wallpaper. The patterned chairs at the head and foot of the table served as inspiration for the palette. Local art, a dynamic mirror, a blue acrylic and lacquer sideboard and a burled wood and brass table complete the sophisticated scene.

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Contemporary Dining Area With Gray Pitcher

This cozy corner dining area creates a warm, stylish welcome for breakfast or other casual meals. The designer chose the blue-and-orange shade for the personality it brings, and loved the sculptural shapes of the lighting and dining table.

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Blue Contemporary Laundry Room With Bird Wallpaper

Birds flying across the wallpaper and turquoise blue trim takes the doing chores mood out of this laundry room.