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The couple enlisted the help of stylist Mi-
chael Walters in designing a smaller space that
is comfortable (and durable) enough for kids
yet sophisticated enough for grown-ups*
For Carole, the move also meant “stepping
out of my comfort zone” in terms of style.
“T’m a traditionalist, at least I always have
been,” she says. When Walters suggested a
sleek white sofa to give the living room a more
urban fed, Carole worried that it wouldn't be
practical. But she discovered that the microfi-
ber upholstery is more than a match for sticky
little fingers. Positioning a fiat-screen TV over
the fireplace was another tough sell, since
Carole previously kept her electronics hidden.
A b u tterfly print,
left
,
captivated Carole and
in spired the room ’s
w arm orange and
brow n accents*
Because the living
and dining areas are
one open space,
below
, the fu rn itu re
needs to look good
from every angle*
f
Shopping sa v v y
Furniture companies
often will let you
supply your own
upholstery fabric*
Stylist Michael
Walters used a fabric
remnant on the chair
backs to create a
high-end custom look
for “next to nothing "
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