Before and After:
Charming 1920s Dutch Colonial

AFTER Living Room

Trim added to the existing mantel makes it taller and more substantial.

Wall paint (“Off-White” #3): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com. Sofa (“Regency Sofa” #579-76-9, by Milling Road): Baker, 800/592-2537, bakerfurniture.com. Pair of chairs facing sofa: owner’s collection. Chair fabric (“Firenza”/Celery on Natural #2118/01): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com. Drapery (“Firenza”/Celery on Natural #2118/01): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com. Ottoman (discontinued): Hancock & Moore, 828/495-8235, hancockandmoore.com. Leather daybed; area rug: antique. Small chair by fireplace: antique. Lamps behind sofa: B.D. Jeffries, 800/954-3004, bdjeffries.com. Tables flanking mantel: antique. Table lamp to right of mantel: Circa Interiors & Antiques, 704/332-1668, circaonline.net. Sconces over mantel (custom): Edgar-Reeves Lighting & Antiques, 404/237-1137, edgar-reeves.com. Picture light: Circa Lighting. 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.