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Traditional Living and Dining Rooms With Touch of Whimsy

July 02, 2015

By: Morgan Galbraith

From: Julie Dodson

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Traditional decor gets an eclectic update in this eccentric living and dining room.

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Neutral Living Room With Facing Sofas, Fireplace, Art

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New Traditional Living Room

In this beautiful living room, traditional sensibilities unite different elements for a balanced whole. A mix of graceful lines, bold accessories and exquisite furnishings brings out the underlying drama in the space.

Neutral Living Room With French Doors & Elliptical Window

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Graceful Doors & Windows

The living room has an innate beauty thanks to well-appointed architectural details. French doors topped with elliptical windows usher in natural light and add a subtle elegance to the space.

Neutral Living Room With Facing Sofas, Two Coffee Tables

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Refined Symmetry in Living Room

The living room boasts facing sofas with identical coffee tables. A refined symmetry keeps the design looking polished and not ostentatious.

Neutral Sitting Room With Abstract Art, Blue Chairs, Rug

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Tastefully Layered Sitting Room

Layers of color and pattern are the key to the sitting room's charm. The furniture draws color inspiration from the abstract art, while the bold pattern of the area rug offsets the painting's free-flowing brushstrokes.

Neutral Living Room With Grid Area Rug, Abstract Painting

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Pattern Play in the Sitting Room

While the abstract painting has a flurry of activity, the grid-like pattern of the area rug is a stabilizing visual force in the room.

Neutral Sitting Room With Arched Doorway, Patterned Rug

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Warm Neutral Walls in Eclectic Sitting Room

In the daylight, the room's walls are aglow. Both warm and soft, the creamy wall color is a beautiful backdrop for the eclectic furnishings and abstract art.

Softly Lit Dining Room With Large Table, Chandelier and Fireplace

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Sophisticated Dining Room With Traditional Chandelier

Designer Julie Dodson's client desired a space for entertaining clients as well as guests. In the dining room, a beautiful blend of whimsical wallpaper, jet-black drapes and traditional wainscoting creates a formal environment for business or pleasure.

Wallpapered Dining Room With Alcove, Abstract Art

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Exotic Charm in Dining Room

Behind the dining table, an arched alcove houses an exotically grained sideboard and a pair of cobalt lamps. The abstract painting juxtaposes the printed wallpaper for a refreshing twist.

Large Gold Sunburst Mirror Above White Fireplace

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Accessorize to Scale

The striking finishing touches in the dining room match the personality of the space. Above the fireplace, a gold sunburst mirror calls attention to the head of the table.

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