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Stylish Family Home Full of Bold Patterns

December 13, 2018

From: Kristianne Watts

Bold stripes on the ceiling, buffalo checked barstools and a teal accent wall take this family home from "fine" to fabulous. A cut-out opens the kitchen to the living room, making it easy to entertain visitors, while bi-folding doors create a seamless transition to the back patio.

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Open Kitchen With Striped Ceiling

Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts

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Transitional Open Kitchen With Striped Ceiling

The ceiling can be the perfect place to try out a dramatic color or pattern or—in the case of this kitchen—both! The wide stripes draw the eye up and have the added effect of making the room seem larger.

Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts

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Neutral Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

Two bold patterns and a pop of turquoise turn this neutral kitchen into a stylish, memorable space: Wide turquoise-and-white stripes sweep across the ceiling and the barstools are upholstered in black-and-white plaid.

Open Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts

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Transitional Open Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

The aqua stripes in the kitchen are pulled out into the rest of the home with a matching colored accent wall in the living room. Black-and-white plaid barstools act as complementary—and stylish—neutral.

Living Room With Blue and White Shelves

Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts

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Living Room With Blue and White Built-In Shelves

Using a bold color as the backdrop of a shelving unit makes the whole wall more compelling. This living room layers in a vivid aqua.

Media Room With Blue Armchairs

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Contemporary Media Room With Blue Armchairs

Armchairs in blue velvet give a hint of luxe to the warm feel of this family room. The fireplace has a limestone surround.

Living Room With Pineapple Pillow

Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts

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Neutral Living Room With Pineapple Pillow

The accent pillows in a whimsical mix of colors and prints are the key that pull this living room from basic into lively.

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