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[Oznell]

@Desert Lily , good point, glad you picked up on those sconces;  I also thought the simplicity of them was enhancing, and in keeping with the refreshingly "clean" look,  rather than going with something expectedly more ornate....

[Nonametoday]

If she/he were going with all the contemporary artsy like curtains, geometrics, prints, etc., why not leave some of the Tudor flavor in the woodwork or do traidtional and paint the woodwork white.  I don't like it.  Sorry.  I could have loved it.  Alas, I don't like it at all.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I guess I'm not getting a playful or intriging vibe to the foyer.  I'm  so used to designers who create a room(s) with an eclectic style or color palette and, honestly, I don't see a whole lot of that here anyway. The picture of Twiggy doesn't resemble her too much (IMHO)  in that I would have just  thought it was some sort of painting of an older picture of a relative.  Maybe if I were in the room looking at it up close, I might get that it's a picture of Twiggy.  

[spiderw]

Hi Oznell!!!  I am far from an expert on different style houses but I do love Tudors and Victorians.  As far as a lot of wood is concerned I would leave it and not paint over it.  I know it can darken a room and make a gloomy environment but painting over the wood is not for me.  I would have furniture, curtains/drapes and decor which would brighten up the room but not in a loud way or ruin the surroundings.  Also I would add artwork with color.  

I spoke of my late girlfriend's log cabin where aside from the logs the walls were pecky cypress .  In fact in my family cottage I had knotty pine walls.  I loved it all and while it wasn't all filled with light, it was so appealing to me.  

If I lived in a Tutor house I might desire color in place of the wood after a time but  knowing me I would let it be!!!!!!!!  You being in the middle is probably a better place to be.

[Imaoldhippie]

Finally someone that is not afraid to use some color!  I like it, its not the same as everyones interior's different shades of tan, beige, white, ecru and on and on.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I love the white, and the staircase. I am not thrilled with the Artwork, but somehow it looks ok here. I like the pop of color in the curtains and rug as well.