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Elegant Yet Comfortable Traditional Home

April 15, 2015
By: Morgan Galbraith
From: Lisa Vail
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Muted colors, luxurious lighting and finishes and statement artwork come together to create a chic elegance that flows through this home. The home's stylish interiors, designed by Lisa Vail, also embrace the surrounding outdoor beauty and focus on the homeowners' comfort.
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Neutral Living Room With Fireplace
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Elegant Traditional Style Living Room With Fireplace

This traditional style living room with a neutral palette is elegant, yet comfortable with plush seating and a cozy fireplace.

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Living room with fireplace
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Formal Living Room with Fireplace

This bright and striking formal living room features cozy fireplace, large picture window and eye-catching art. An ornate chandelier and patterned sofas add an extra dose of elegance.

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Neutral Transitional Living Room With Chandelier
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Transitional Living Room With Chandelier and Sea Creature Art

A striking sea creature sets the tone for this living room. The elegant chandelier and bold, patterned rug keep the room classy but impactful. An inviting sofa completes the space.

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White eat-in kitchen
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Eat-In Kitchen with Island Seating

A bright, eat-in kitchen features an island with bar stool seating, a double oven, a modern refrigerator and a separate bar area. High-end appliances make this kitchen feel modern while maintaining traditional touches.

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Traditional Kitchen With White Cabinets and Black Countertops
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Modern Eat-In Kitchen

A chef might feel right at home in this bright, white eat-in kitchen. Featuring an island with barstool seating, mirrored globe lighting and a farmhouse sink -- plus plenty of cabinet storage space -- this space welcomes families and festive gatherings alike.

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Gray Transitional Dining Room With Mint Curtains, Round Table
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Dove Gray Dining Room With Round Table

A large mirror and grand window help to expand this formal dining room. Coral-patterned chairs surround the circular dining table, while a mirrored sideboard adds an art deco kick to the space. The chandelier lighting is both soft and elegant against the dove gray walls.

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Eclectic Hall and Dining Room
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Entry Hall Leading Into Bright Clean Dining Room

An eclectic and elegant hallway leads to a stunning dining room, which features a round table and crystal chandelier.

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Neutral Living Room
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Expansive Formal Living Room With Large Windows

Fit for a big family or large gathering, this living room features multiple seating options, plush accents and a large African-inspired coffee table. Blues and corals enhance the neutral color palette, and lamps and lighting are soft and unobtrusive.

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Entry foyer with stairs
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Transitional Entry and Foyer With Green Corner Seat

Mixing classic and contemporary styles, this bright entryway sets the tone for the home. With a seafoam green corner seat, ocean-inspired art and an eye-catching acrylic floor lamp, the space exudes a calm elegance.

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Large Neutral Bedroom With White Bed and Green Bench
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Expansive Transitional Bedroom With Blue-Green Accents

Comfort is the key to this calm master bedroom with neutral walls and cool blue-green linens and accents. Matching bedside tables and lamps add symmetry that's easy on the eyes; contemporary art prints and a plush flokati rug complete the relaxing space.

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Master bedroom sitting area
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Master Bedroom with Large Seating Area

An expansive seating area makes this bedroom the perfect escape. Cool blues, neutral walls and classic hardwood floors add to the clean and comfortable vibe. The large mirror expands the space and the chandelier adds an elegant touch.

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Neutral Contemporary Master Bedroom With Blue and Green Accents
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Neutral Contemporary Master Bedroom With Sitting Area

This plush master bedroom features a lovely sitting area, large windows and a beautiful view. The large mirror opens the space further; blue and green accents keep the space looking cool and fresh. Accent pillows add a comfy touch and can be changed out seasonally for an updated look.

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Sitting Area With Large Window and Two White Chairs
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Airy White Sitting Area Offers Breathtaking View

This beautiful sitting area within a master bedroom takes advantage of the gorgeous, verdant view. Cool blues and greens echo the outdoors and keep the space feeling clean and bright. Grab a cup of coffee and welcome the day inside or just outside on the accompanying outdoor patio.

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White Sitting Area With Two Chairs, Green Throw, Large Window
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Serene Sitting Area With Enormous Picture Window

What a beautiful way to start the day! This romantic sitting area features a large picture window and inviting chairs with cozy throws. The crisp white paint punctuates the natural light in the space.

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Master Bathroom With Soaking Tub
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Master Bathroom With Soaking Tub and Picture Window

This classically elegant neutral master bath features a freestanding tub positioned in front of a large picture window.

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Bath with shelves and windows
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Master Bathroom with Single Vanity and Lighted Storage Cabinets

A warm master bath features elegant touches such as windows flanking the mirror and illuminated storage shelves. A crisp white color palette makes the room feel clean and allows for pops of color from fresh flowers.

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Blue Bathroom With Bird Wallpaper
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Master Bathroom With Bird-Print Wallpaper

This bath commode area shows how wallpaper with a large pattern can be used successfully in a small space. The cool blue background and crisp white trim and floors keep the area from looking closed in; the little glass table provides an additional surface without overwhelming the space.

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Blue Study With Built-In Bookshelves
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Cozy, Blue Study Area

Built-in bookshelves flank a simple, elegant study. Books, art and pictures give the shelves a collected over time look.

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Study area with chairs
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Blue Study Room with Sitting Area

Sophisticated and homey at once, this study is filled with a rich blue. The leather chairs are reminiscent of an old library, yet the zebra-print rug gives the room a modern zing. What a great spot to plop your feet on the ottoman and curl up with a good novel.

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Study Room with Fireplace
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Study Area with Chairs and Fireplace

This bold study room is at once streamlined and cozy. The fireplace adds to the inviting setting, and the zebra-print rug and Moroccan ottoman exude timeless style and flair.

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Powder Room With Trellis-Pattern Wallpaper and Granite Countertop
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Powder Room With Granite Vanity and Patterned Wallpaper

An eye-catching trellis-patterned wallpaper livens up this powder room while complementing the dark granite-topped vanity. A quatrefoil mirror and round window add extra character to the space.

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