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AN AIRY ROOM

Oznell — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:04:35 GMT

Not ready to let go of summer yet, ( even though fall beckons) and this living room by Carley Summers ( last name is appropriate) has that feeling for me.

Love the lattice window left of fireplace, which gives that "outdoor pavilion" mood. The green velvet chair is sumptuous, very quirky English with the bullion fringe, and accompanying kitty, ha. Kooky lamp is fun.

Personally, I would not have an off-white sofa, unless it was slipcovered-- even if it is in a super-duper performance, no-stain fabric-- a non-slipcovered white couch makes me shy away...

But the mood is one of eclectic charm, and invites conversation. Love the chandelier, the paintings, the recessed window.

Some people love branches, tall ones, and some don't. Would be interested in opinions of other posters -- do you like plain branches, in addition to other greenery? I do-- to me they give a natural, sculptural drama...

A few of Carley Summers' other rooms, not in the same house--

Deep brown, khaki and off-white, like that combo--

The roooms are from several different houses she did, but to me they have the common thread of a 'clean' but inviting tone.

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Sooner — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:14:37 GMT

The first room is too cramped and cluttered and windowless for me, but I love the rest of the rooms--especially the kitchen and coffee bar and bathroom!

I would get rid of the brown chairs and the lady painting. But our houses have always been white, off white and oatmeal sofa central. With modern fabrics and reasonably clean people, no problem at all.

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JYWilliams — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:13:51 GMT

I like all the rooms. Very pretty.

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Buffalogal47 — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:34:51 GMT

I love all the rooms! Oznell, where do you find all of these pictures of such beautiful homes? You never disappoint!

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JudyL — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:02:25 GMT

Branches aren't a favorite and the ones in the first picture look too big and too much. The only other room I like is the blue bathroom and what I like is the shade of blue not the wallpaper though. Everything else looks way to bland and lifeless.

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spiderw — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:14:39 GMT

I love that stunning green velvet fringed chair, The chandelier is beautiful and the art work always an eye catcher in a room. I like branches along with faux flowers or alone. There is appeal in all the rooms shown. The latticed window is lovely as is the design of the fireplace. The rug with the very pretty design adds to the room. All in all I like the designs and decor of the rooms.

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Puggywuggy — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:36:58 GMT

That truly is a light and airy home. Thank you as always for sharing @Oznell!

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wilma — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:40:13 GMT

Very nice rooms. I like the overall look of the spaces.

I like the living area in the first photo, but I'm not a fan of the branches or chandelier.

I like the furnishings in the second set of photos. I would add a bit of color to those neutral rooms.

Not a fan of the first bathroom. That shower looks too dark, and I'm not a stand alone tub person. The light blue bathroom looks pretty.

I like the last 2 photos of the bedroom and kitchen. Again, a bit more color would suit me, but I like those rooms.

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Catiele — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:27:25 GMT

Why is it that every house I see now has too much stuff in it? Oh I know I am old. Open shelves are high on my list.

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mildoo — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:38:40 GMT

Love it, all of it. With the exception of the branches. Maybe not so tall, but the rest, gorgeous. Really enjoy the pics you always submit. If I were redecorating I would surely use some of your submissions for inspiration. Oh, if only I were redecorating!

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DSD2 — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:40:01 GMT

I love everything you posted @Oznell

I'm trying to soak up every last drop of summer. Fall means winter is not far behind so I want to savor warmth while we have it.

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We rescue cats — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:07:28 GMT

I think if this were my home I would 'summerize' it. I probably drape airy throws over the velvet chair and the brown furniture. I do that in our house as well, seasonally. I do like bare branches but not quite that large and that would be another that I would do for winter but with foliage for spring. . .softening it. Love the drama created by the height of the drapery rods and lushness of the drapes.

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just bee — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:25:37 GMT

There's so much to like here.

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jubilant — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:04:01 GMT

@Oznell I agree that all these rooms are very inviting.

AND....What a beautiful cat in that first room which is probably my favorite room. It's hard to choose when you like them all!

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PamfromCT — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:57:23 GMT

As usual, a very lovely and unusual home. I love all the personality in a home such as this. All our walls are off-white, except for bathrooms. I love the accent behind the stove top!

Do you know if it is tile? I am not a fan of white sofas for our home, but perfect in this setting. As some say, "Too much of a good thing is wonderful."

Thank you, @Oznell, for all you do!

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haddon9 — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:47:56 GMT

In the first photo the room is a bit too cluttered for my taste. The only thing that looks light and airy is the light wall color and the window that is bringing in a lot of sunlight.

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charsha — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:53:49 GMT

@Oznell I could move right in.

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Oznell — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:45:47 GMT

@Buffalogal47 , hey, thanks. To answer your question, I guess I love interior design so much, I tend to browse as a hobby, and so get to see quite a bit. There's so much of decorating out there that I DON'T care f, that I get kind of over-excited when I find something good, and immediately want to share.

@mildoo , when I look, I get so tempted to decorate too. I can't do anything major, esp. with these economic hard times, but I can dream! ( And do a lot of rearranging of what I have-- that helps.)

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QVCisFun — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:38:34 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

Love the kitchen Delft Blue tile backsplash with the pastoral landscape and the moody sky. It's like transferware and toile done on tile. Really like decorative tiles; have a tile similar to this one:

Love the kitty in the photos.

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Oznell — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:37:10 GMT

I also love that classic backsplash, @QVCisFun . Your tile is just beautiful, in the same timeless mode. Must make you happy every time you look at it.