AT HOME
indoors
SCARLET FEVER
The dining room curtains,
above,
are
made from opera satin, a fine wool fabric
Jennifer loves for its durability. A wing
chair is backed with the same green
velvet as the living room pillows.
Even if you’re not ready for bold
splashes on your walls, you can
add color to your home. Take a
cue from how Jennifer infused
her mostly-white kitchen,
below,
with color and personality.
■ COLOR SCOOP
Display bright
pottery or collectibles in glass-
front cabinets; stash everyday
dishes behind closed doors.
■ GALLERY STYLE
Hang eye-
popping artwork or your kids’
kindergarten masterpieces.
(Make sure to locate art away
from stove or sink splatters.)
■ SURFACE SM ARTS
Add
texture—woven blinds, wicker
baskets—to take the chill off
slick surfaces. Save porous wall
coverings such as grasscloth or
corkboard for low-traffic areas
(behind a computer station).
■ LIGHTING PLAN
Replace
overhead fixtures with a
chandelier or pendant that
mimics candlelight. (Look for
bell jar lanterns like Jennifer’s
at
antiquelampsupply.com.')
FRENCH POLISH
A favorite bistro inspired updates in
Jennifer’s kitchen,
right.
She painted the
insides of upper cabinets black to show
off her dishes, and added smoked mirror
doors to the black pantry cabinets.
WARM UP A
WHITE KITCHEN
4 2 FEBRUARY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
