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The Process:
The main starting point was the furniture placement. Once we
decided how to position the piano, everything else fell into
place. Situated between the dining and seating areas, the piano
is now the central axis of the room. Its bench can become part
of the seating area, while its closed lid can be used as a bar
or buffet table.
In the dining area, a superfluous curio cabinet was removed
and the remaining pieces rearranged. The grand server paired
with a mirror with a Moroccan flavour now makes a bold statement
as one looks into the room. A modern area rug under the dining
table injects a note of fun to the previously stodgy space.
New small-scale furnishings for the sitting area were selected
for their visual appeal. A settee with an assortment of colourful
pillows rather than a sofa; a pair of custom multi-hued footstools,
standing in for a coffee table; traditional
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