M AKEOVERS
indoors
H O U SE CA LLS
with
Stephen Saint- Onge
Over Easy
This dated breakfast
room desperately
needed a wake-up call.
Enter contributing
editor Stephen Saint-
Onge, who pumped
upthecolorandthe
furniture fo r more
energy and function.
BY
JOANNA SMITH
PH O TO S
KELLER + KELLER
from tired.
..
■ Dark walls smother natural light
■ Formal furniture stiffens the nook
■ Rug and valances are outdated
to waking up.
..
■ Bright color palette adds life to the room
■ Round table saves space
■ New rug shows off hardwood floors
to a new day!
■ Natural-weave roller shades let sun in
■ Nickel-finish pendant spotlights seating
■ Mixed dining set adds country feel
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JUNE2008 BETTER HO MES AND GARDENS