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Traditional Style Living Room With Modern Twists

December 11, 2014
By: Keri Sanders
From: Liz Dickson

Keri is an editor with a love of all things design and a passion for products. She takes pride in utilizing her experience in entertaining, home decor and travel to enhance readers’ lives in a way that is practical, achievable and affordable.

A charming sitting room in the Baltimore Symphony Decorators' Show House is given a traditional style with modern twists of color from designer Liz Dickson.
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A before shot of this quaint living room shows the charming, off-center fireplace, which has built-in bookcases with glass shelves on either side.
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In Need of Help

A sitting room in the Baltimore Symphony Decorator's Show House that featured boring glass shelves and an awkward, off-center fireplace was in need of some major help.

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White Living Room Before Shot
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Detailed Designer

Designer Liz Dickson had the perfect plan to turn the space around. She set forth to accent the room's charming detials while changing and disguising the space's less desirable qualities.

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Blue and Green Living Room
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Comfy, Cozy, Complete

A soft but vibrant blue and green color scheme was the basis for the new transitional design. Comfy furniture and updated wood shelves anchor the room and give it a much cozier vibe.

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Blue Chairs with White Floor Lamp, Built-In Bookshelves and White Fireplace Mantel
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Art Smart

Simple artwork and shelves that are not over decorated complement the rest of the room without competing for attention.

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Blue Transitional Living Room With Fireplace
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What a View

A lovely window valance with a corresponding color palette helps to add interest to the room without blocking the view of the beautiful grounds.

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Pale Blue Living Room With Blue Chairs and Bold-Patterned Ottoman
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Easy Flow

Finally, a view of the open doorway in the back of the room demonstrates Liz's talent for working within an existing design, as the living room flows effortlessly with the rest of the home.

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