Room staged by Lori Matzke, as seen in Realtor® Magazine

LET THE SUN SHINE!
The paned windows that should be this room's focal point are partly obscured. The colorful geometric rug appears detached from the room and distracts from the sunny view.

The Solution: Open the room by editing and rearranging furnishings. Rather than using the sofa to hide a radiator, angle it to draw eves to the windows. A borrowed rug and colorful throw pillows help tie together furnishings and provide a nice flow of color from the adjoining living room. A chest of drawers moved from another part of the house, right foreground, adds height and offers a place to display a splash of color - an artificial orchid. The room now practically beckons buyers to sit down and enjoy the sun.

Sculptures: Marshall Field's

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