41 michigandesign.com W e renovated our 1950s bungalow in 2016, making changes both inside and outside the house. Among other changes, we added gables to the roof to allow cathedral ceilings upstairs, and we removed a wall in the living room that divided the space from what was formerly a back bedroom. By removing the wall and adding sliding doors to the back yard, we got much-needed access to the outdoors, and light now floods into the library and living room. The foundation of the living room is a Turkish Oushak rug with a stylized floral pattern. I strongly believe that people should invest in good, neutral upholstery pieces because on average, we live with them for about 15 years. The two chairs swivel to provide flexible seating options. The palette is in soft gray, taupe, and tobacco, and it carries throughout the home so each space flows easily into the next. I incorporated some treasured family pieces for a ‘collected’ mix of new and old.” Marianne Jones, MARIANNE JONES LLC Photo by Beth Singer Sofa: Baker Furniture, Suite 60. Sofa fabric and ottoman leather: Tennant & Associates, Suite 61. Chairs: Hickory Chair, Suite 122. “
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