5 Ways to Fix Up a Family Room
Interior designers reveal their secrets for making a den more inviting (plus: what do with the tons of books that tend to pile up in there).
By Abbe Wright
Photo: Tria Giovan
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Think Soft
"To create a hushed, relaxed feeling, change your furniture to fit the mood: Update your coffee table, either by buying a new one or by repainting or refinishing the one you currently have. Put woven grass paper up on your walls, which helps to muffle sounds, creating a quiet space for reading." — Alex Papachristidis, author of
The Age of Elegance: Interiors by Alex Papachristidis (Rizzoli)
Published 05/21/2013
