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Sitting Room Photos: HGTV Green Home 2010

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Bathed in a paint color coined “Bracing Blue,” the sitting room offers a spot to rest, relax or read a book.

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An attic hatch door is concealed in a decorative wall grid crafted by builder Glenn MacKenzie. The treatment extends the length of one wall, where 1x4s duplicate the look of expensive wood paneling.

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Track lighting illuminates the entrance to the Sitting Room, where sunlight provides sufficient lighting during daytime hours.

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The stairway makes its ascent to the tower level. At the landing, a 3x4-foot grapevine wreath continues the design motif of circles and squares.

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Overstuffed club chairs, upholstered in a swirling fabric, stand out against a sea of blue.

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Countering the circular pattern of upholstery fabric, throw pillows are accented with satin ribbon stripes.

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An industrial-style table displays a small pot of greenery and a candle-filled cement tray.

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Shadow boxes, filled with salvaged shells, make a dramatic presentation and echo the home’s coastal location.

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A wall-mounted Viera 32-inch HD LCD Energy Star-rated television is at the ready should a small gathering segue into movie night.

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A beanbag-filled hemp pouf offers additional seating for young children.

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A repurposed wood mirror discovered in Yarmouth reflects sunlight and adds an additional layer of texture. “It provides a funky frame around that wonderful candlestick lamp,” says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

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An aloe plant, perched atop a coffee table, injects the space with a natural element.

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Pillar candles, displayed in a botanical tray, add a soft glow of light in the sitting room.

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Fringe-like greenery in a decorative urn plays up the home’s seaside location and ties into the overall color palette.

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A vintage basket flipped over and topped with a piece of beveled glass stands in as a coffee table. “The rich warm tones of the basket echo the warm tones of the mirror,” explains interior designer Linda Woodrum.