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Your Living Room Space

A living room is not hard to explain. It's comfortable, features multifunctional furnishings, and is typically the most widely used place in your house. All the same, it takes more than a big television to create an ambiance that everyone can enjoy.

The family space renovation in Joshua and Grezelda Smith's home in New York is an excellent illustration. Working together with popular architect Chuck Peabody (who formed the main team of folding doors) and interior designer Janey Jimplin, the Smiths integrated specific components so the new area lives up to their particular needs. So now they have a multifunctional area which has a timeless elegance. Join us, and find out just how Chuck and Janey combined four essential components to produce the Smiths' most loved area.

Phase 1: Area Association
Chuck's layout for the new addition joins the main living room from one side and the veranda from the other. "We needed to get to the patio and garden easily," says Peabody. The move from new to old is straightforward and convenient. "Close friends who come by have no idea this space was a remodeled addition."

Phase 2: Comfort and Longevity With Taste
Janey and her colleague Elizabeth Surfroot designed a multi-function seating space. The footstool works as a coffee table but has the comfort of a chair. There is more than enough room for the teenagers to chill out on the floor when playing video games or watching tv. A simple wool mat masks dirt and resists wear and tear. Upholstered chairs offer the same function -- beautiful durability. If the dark chenille gets wrecked, it can possibly be reconditioned. The timelessness of the decor justifies the investment on well-built, good quality elements.

Phase 3: Multipurpose Storage Areas
Janey and Chuck ensured the Smiths had specific spots for their electronics. Practical builtin items also create architectural appeal. The flat screen tv and Blu-ray player are on either side, and the opposite cabinet can hold video games.

Phase 4: Sunshine and Color Choice
Natural light plays a strong role in this area because of the numerous windows. Red walls and harmonizing fabrics fill the space with warmth. Simple halogen illumination in the ceiling, as well as lamps in several corners, add more subdued task lighting.