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A Home Makeover for Mom & Dad

My toughest design clients ever? My own mom and dad. Here's how I convinced this cautious pair to freshen the family home (and why they're glad they did it).

By John Loecke; From Decorating magazine

Try it, youll like it
 

"Try it, you'll like it!"

After much cajoling, my parents warmed to the idea of a living room with deep blue walls and a pale blue ceiling, a foyer painted two shades of a green, and a dining room that echoed the living room's bold colors -- but not, of course, before I promised to personally repaint the entire house if they weren't thrilled with the results.

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