the goldleaf mirror above the fireplaceis ornamented with a great key motif the grandfather of classic patterns themirror does more than introduce classic lines however it also swings out toreveal a flat-screen tv this kind of cleverly concealed hard-working functionprovides one more clue to the meaning of elegant decorating efficiency appleproducts efficiency makes them the most elegant in their industry the same rulesapply to both interior and industrial a surface of square footage thankfullyis not essential to an elegant design as this cozy living room in the atlantahome of designer lori tippin's proves in
fact the human scale of the spacecontributes to its elegance for design is as much about how space lives as itis about how it looks here beauty begins with the bones of the room pairs offrench doors flanca small antique marble fireplace for a full flow of naturallight symmetrical balance and pleasing proportions the term above the fireplaceis a major player in getting the right proportions drawing the eye all the wayup to the same height as the curtain rod in new york's renowned kips baydecorator shall house designer noel jeffrey went against trend by allowingthe living rooms original dark stained woodwork to have it say and it is thelanguage of elegance by not painting the
lovely paneled walls and fireplace jeffrey allowed the space to bask in thewarmth a tasteful mix of icy blue ivory yellowwhite and khaki creates the polished look a large table in front of thefireplace divides the space into two conversation areas and it's yellow andwhite cotton stripe skirt introduces a sunny spirit that's essential for a roomso law the honolulu home of designer marionphilpott's miller suggest the answer is yes certain stately furnishings like agrand piano or fixtures of finery and music-loving miller is a fan but she'san equally avid supporter of visual arts
including those with a modern bent yeah