In this house, color reigns. Color was chosen to enhance both the style of the house and its available light, as well as to complement the eclectic mix of furnishings, many of which are hand made. Although each room has a different wall color, the rooms are linked through secondary colors, fabric, and art, with the goal of creating a harmonious, lively, and highly personal home.
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The assignment: to create a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families that reflects both the tradition and the vibrancy of the school. No new furniture was used: it was simply reupholstered and rearranged to create areas for conversation. The color scheme for walls and furnishings throughout the building is a fresh, updated interpretation of traditional style. (Click on any photo for full view.)

The colors of this apartment were chosen to provide a rich and soulful backdrop for the outsider art, Indian and Tibetan finds, classic furniture, and the antique and modern flourishes found throughout this vibrant and eclectic space. The fabrics were chosen to be interesting in themselves as well as to add to the overall rhythm. The low wall unit in a dark cherry hides the heat and air conditioning, while providing much-needed storage and display space. Strong colors absorb the many different elements of the room, both uniting and energizing it, making the most of the owners' carefully edited art and accessories.
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The inspiration for this classic modern residence was the owners' collection of paintings, from which the oranges, greens, yellow, and cream were culled. The rugs, upholstery, drapes, pillows, and accessories are variations on the color theme, while white walls provide a soothing background. Dark woods and black leather dining chairs punctuate the space. A bamboo floor brings light and dark elements together to create a colorful, yet serene, home that stands up to the drama of the tropical landscape just outside. (Click on any photo for full view.)

This apartment in Downtown Hartford has a terrific view of the Wadsworth Athenaeum. The wall colors were chosen to complement the façade of the building, as well as to warm up the white furniture from a previous home in Florida and showcase the owner's art. The result is a serene, sophisticated space designed to celebrate city living.
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This room was originally pale green with white trim. The unremarkable built-in desk and closet space were the only furniture. The room is very small, with large windows and wonderful light. The goal was to create a room that is colorful, personal, and joyful.

Inspired by the color and forms of Matisse, this is a room for relaxing with a friend, or enjoying rare moments of solitude. The decoration is intentionally both playful and dramatic. Most of the furnishings, such as the accessories, lamps, and unique wooden furniture, and rug, are hand made.
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