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heatherl2022

Need help modernizing an old Victorian

9 years ago

My husband and I have spent the last 2 years renovating an old Victorian. We kept all the details; stained glass, elaborate carved fireplaces, dark trim and wainscoting. We love the old details but the wainscoting has been difficult to decorate around. I want to update our foyer area with a bench, new console table and a rug. It's just hard to choose furniture that works with the heavy, dark woodwork. Any idea on how to modernize? I'm attaching photos of our foyer, and living room. Any design ideas for layout of furniture would be appreciated! And we are a young couple (30's, 2 little kids) so we are going for a young, modern vibe.


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