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Staying true to blue: Sticking with original color scheme in playroom transformation

Staying true to blue: Sticking with original color scheme in playroom transformation

Boston Globe16-05-2025

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The wood veneer LZF pendant
light
is another shot of warmth and juxtaposes the metal chandeliers that are visible in the adjacent spaces. The descending sculptural form helps reduce the scale of the room which has very high ceilings.
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3 Paintings
by local artist Patricia Busso lend an intimate moment beside the window seat, where a valance made from the same fabric as the drapes makes the room feel cohesive without obscuring the original moldings.
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The swooped Bernhardt
sofa
upholstered in a high-performance velvet from Schumacher is harmonious with the bowed architecture and the circular rug continues the soft lines.
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The sturdy
ottoman
serves several purposes: coffee table, footrest, and extra seat. The gold color brings warm tones to the center of the space and the hexagonal form counters the curves.
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The
chairs
swivel 360 degrees for maximum flexibility. While the interiors are done in the same solid-color upholstery as the sofa, a tweedy herringbone fabric covers the backs. 'We varied the pattern and texture so you're not looking at blue-blue-blue from the dining room,' Bonilla says.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram

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