Tuscan morning room
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| A great decorating solution for keeping things out of sight. | |
Question:
We have a 15-foot wide, octagonal-shaped morning room off the kitchen. It has five arched Palladian windows, and I’m thinking of doing a Tuscan theme. Here’s the problem: we use a pellet stove in this room, and it’s an ugly black box. Plus, it requires having a ceiling fan, which takes away from the theme (especially since I’d like to hang an iron chandelier). How can I minimize the appearance of both? Should I place large pictures to draw attention up and away from the black box or should I try to hide it with a screen?
Carol
Answer:
Sometimes we’re forced to choose function over form. But it can be overcome with a little style. Using a screen to hide the stove is a great idea. Check out our Talia Outdoor Screen in green. Another possibility is to draw attention away from the stove with a Tuscan-feel area rug in the center of the room, such as our Calabria or Milas.
To further your theme, paint the walls a soft beige-gold with a brown glaze for an aged look. Since the fan is another necessary evil, choose one with an antique bronze finish that complements the look. Finally, we think the Tavern Pedestal Table and Chairs with Terra Cotta Pears on top would fit right in with your décor.
