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An Elegant, Balanced Living Room Design

By: Caroline Shannon-Karasik

From: Kristen Pawlak

November 25, 2014

Designer Kristen Pawlak creates the right scale and color palette for a challenging living room space.

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From: Kristen Pawlak

Before: Dark and Dreary

The dark color choices and oversized furniture made the living room seem small and dreary before.

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From: Kristen Pawlak

A lighter color palette and properly scaled furniture creates a space that feels more balanced and welcoming.

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From: Kristen Pawlak

An extra-long entertainment center balances the length of the oversized leather sofa on the opposite wall.

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From: Kristen Pawlak

Coordinating artwork creates visual flow between the design of the living room and the adjacent kitchen and unites the overall design.