PROBLEM: This long rectangle-shaped room and open to the kitchen created a design layout problem for the homeowners. Its off-balance atmosphere, inadequate seating and a lack-luster interior décor contributed to this room primarily left unused.

SOLUTION: Casual elegance reveals itself in this family-friendly furniture layout. This space now offers versatility in activity?a quite spot to read your favorite book, play a good old-fashion board game or premier your favorite new DVD movie. Balance was accomplished through evenly distributing the weight of the furnishings. We pulled the sofa away from the window, inserted a sofa table and additional lighting.