3. Wise Furniture Buys

Furniture style and placement does matter when updating a room. In the living room, Patti grouped a sofa and a pair of tufted chairs in front of the large window and positioned two large wing chairs on either side of the fireplace. This gives the room plenty of seating without feeling cluttered.

The tufted chairs are covered in a soft coral ticking, providing a hint of color. The wing chairs sport cotton canvas. Pillows add a splash of color to the neutral slipcovers. The dramatic scale of the chairs creates symmetry.

In the dining room, Patti selected an oval table to break up the rectangular lines of the house and generously fill the space.

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