Traditional Living and Dining Rooms With Touch of Whimsy
Traditional decor gets an eclectic update in this eccentric living and dining room.
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July 02, 2015
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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.
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Julie Dodson
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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Julie Dodson