This room was inspired by the fabric used for the windows, a design by Paule Morrot. Its offbeat colors and a pattern that is loose and organic came to influence almost every element of the design, from the hand-carved tables and the live edge desk, the pillows embroidered with leaves, to the wild mirror that looks like a tangle of branches. Strong colors that blend, rather than "pop," demonstrate that color can wrap a room in atmosphere without being overpowering. Paintings by local artists extend the color story, and the unusual "lion colored" gabbeh carpet brings everything together. Click on photo to the left for full view.

This home, which was featured in the Hartford Courant, combines classic traditional style with Asian accent furniture, art, and objects for a look that is richly layered, opulent, but always comfortable and welcoming. A deep raspberry grasscloth has covered the walls since the owners bought the house many years ago. That and the puppets that grace the mantle were the starting points for the design. The raw silk window treatments, furniture and custom Tibetan carpet were chosen to complement them.

This room is very much about comfort as well as style. The owners often watch television here, and the comfortable sofa and armchairs have good reading lamps and tables ready to hold a drink or snack. On the sofa, an assortment of decorative pillows adds interest and unites the variety of fabrics used throughout the room.

In the dining room, an existing carpet brought back from a trip to China is enlivened by moss green cushions on the chairs and a zesty stripe at the window. The sunroom's wicker furniture sports brocade cushions.. Click on any photo below for full view.

This West Hartford home demonstrates that traditional doesn't necessarily mean predictable. The living room is a gracious and comfortable room–ideal for formal entertaining. Beyond the French doors, the family room uses the same colors in a more casual way. Brown is added to the color palette in the formal dining room, creating a dramatic effect.

The existing kitchen was spiced up with deep red paint and complemented with mustard and red window treatments. In the bathroom, the black and white flooring takes on a lighthearted quality with the addition of wallpaper and bronze accessories. Click on any photo for full view.

Rather than downsizing after their children were grown, this West Hartford couple decided to give their home a new look. The living room was transformed to create a place where they could kick back as well as entertain. The television hides in the tall cabinet, giving their art and objects center stage when guests arrive. The soft colors of the Tibetan rug unite the interesting mix of furnishings. Their relaxed, bohemian style is also reflected in the large squares, painted on the refrigerator, that mirror the kitchen's mosaic tiles. Click on photo below for full view.

Apartment dwellers can often be restricted to white walls, but that doesn't mean they can't have color. This apartment in Bloomfield highlights the owner's growing art collection as well as her love for color and objects with a worldly feel. The living and dining areas are warmed with a lively medley of reds, soft greens, and mustards. At the far end of the dining area a unique Indian wall cabinet turns a dull corner into a focal point. The bedroom is a soothing retreat with tones of blue, green, purple and fuchsia. Framed in deep red, black and white photos from around the world line the hallway. Click on any photo for full view.