Redecorating a Family Room

Recycling what she had, Nancy Soriano transforms a former bedroom into a family room that offers style and comfort.

Vibrant Family Room

As a former editor-in-chief of Country Living magazine, Nancy Soriano knows what it takes to bring personal style and comfort to a room. "When we bought our 1920s Tudor-style home in Westchester County, N.Y., we set about converting what had been a boy's bedroom into a multipurpose family room," recalls Nancy. By slipcovering an existing sofa and ottoman, pulling in furniture and accessories from other rooms (some from her grandmother and mother), and adding color, texture, and collections, she was able to give the space a fresh, new look and the right fit for her family's needs. "We spend a lot of time in this room," says Nancy, who wanted it to be not only stylish, but comfortable and easy to maintain. "It's my husband Sidney's favorite room," she adds. What makes the room work? Read on to find out!

Pictured: A bold mix of red and gold helps establish a distinctive palette in this room. Slipcovers, durable fabrics, and a woven cotton rug also make it kid- and pet-friendly, as well as easy to care for — important considerations for a room designed for family enjoyment.

Woven shades: Hunter Douglas. Sofa & ottoman: Lee Industries. Striped rug: Dash & Albert.

Reading Corner

PICK A PALETTE — AND STICK WITH IT!

"I wanted the room to be saturated with color and to have a comfortable, clubby feel, but not appear dark and heavy," says Nancy. Everything — walls, crown moldings, baseboards, and built-in shelves — is finished in Benjamin Moore's Westminster Gold #200. The mix of high-gloss and satin finishes promotes a feeling of depth.

Before

Nancy replaced the room's original chair with a smaller one from her living room.

Ceiling Details

DON'T OVERLOOK THE CEILING

A medallion-patterned wallpaper from Farrow & Ball supports the room's overall color scheme and adds visual interest to the ceiling. "It makes the room appear larger but still cozy," says Nancy. The new light fixture adds a modern element to an otherwise classic interior.

Ceiling light: Circa Lighting.

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