Stage 3: Pile on Pattern

In the final stage, the details make the difference. Take the room from livable to lovable with the addition of a few new pieces, layers of pattern, and a mix of accessories.

• Existing Furniture: Give the sofa a new look by re-covering just the seat cushion in an oversize toile pattern.
• New Furniture: The lounge-worthy wing chairs are a wise investment: With their traditional silhouette and striped upholstery, they're classic but not stuffy. A bright yellow side table with turned legs provides storage and a spot of unexpected color.
• Windows: Silk curtain panels look expensive but are from Wal-Mart. Hanging them on rods near the ceiling makes the room look larger.
• Artwork: Rearrange the original prints and mix in more botanicals for a sophisticated asymmetrical layout.
• Lighting: Revive a flea market chandelier with new paint, wiring, and fabric-covered shades. Vibrant floral fabric dresses up the shades of the celadon lamps, too.

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