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Houzz Tour: A Sun-bathed apartment Bijou California

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Houzz Tour: A Sun-bathed apartment Bijou California - This small apartment is bathed in sunlight the sky photographer Annie McElwain. Nestled close to the canals of Venice, California, the rented house is the first place McElwain where she lives alone. "Me first attracted the bright space, but I think I finally fell in love with was that it was to me, she said.

The apartment can be a temporary refuge, but McElwain enjoyed decorating. intelligent storage solutions, a lot of wall art and beautiful vignettes add personality to the space without the need for structural changes.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Annie McElwain
Location California, USA
Size 1 bedroom
Eclectic Bedroom by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
McElwain has moved into her apartment after a long relationship had ended - no furniture except for a bed "I enjoyed the process of creating my own space and I do not have to please anyone but myself, she said. "I strongly recommend every woman has her own apartment at one time.

Rug: Overstock.com; cushions: West Elm; bedside lamp: Etsy
Shabby-chic Style Bedroom by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
favorite night reading material is readily available on the wall shelves next to the bed market accessories flea from his favorite spots at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and flea market Ventura accompany a simple industrial lamp.

nightstands: flea market; bedside lamp; Amazon; shelves: Umbra
Shabby-chic Style by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
McElwain liked the idea of ​​using milk crates as storage - something she had seen in a shop. She found the crates during a visit to the flea market in Ventura, and her boyfriend them reinforced with reclaimed wood and installed them on the wall. vintage-inspired accessories complete the look.


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Eclectic Bedroom by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
storage is always a challenge in this little apartment, so McElwain keeps most of his possessions on display. A metal shelving unit holds framed shoes and textiles in the room.

Wire organizer: Urban Outfitters
Eclectic Living Room by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
always present the California sun filters through the large windows in every room. This reliable natural light was a huge draw for McElwain. "It makes all the difference in the world, she said. "Nothing seems only gay, bright and comfortable, without a good light.

A beautifully worn vintage leather sofa sits next to a metal magazine rack and side table in the living room. I feel like the furniture should come from a variety of places, or space just ends up looking like a catalog of the store, she said.

Side tables: Urban Outfitters; magazine rack: Etsy; Armchair Leather, Jeni Vintage Found; mat: West Elm
Shabby-chic Style Living Room by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
Since this was his first time decorating their own space, McElwain soon that it is not easy to make a beautiful and functional space. Although she found online for inspiration, it was difficult to find a look that felt habitable. "To my little apartment everything has its place, or the house feels cluttered, she said.

Sofa, pendant: Urban Outfitters; coffee table: flea market; pillows: eBay
Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
simple labels can display McElwain valuable assets of a clever way. The unit of wood torage under the lamp and books is a toy box her parents gave her when she was little.

Glass lamp: CB2
Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
cameras, skateboards, handbags and other valuables to feel like part of a thumbnail when carefully hung or displayed on a plain white shelf.

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Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
Having such a boyfriend at hand and artistic is helpful too. McElwain was hired to design and build these simple shelves shower.
Eclectic Kitchen by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
Since apartment is leased space, the kitchen was already in place, and McElwain could make minimal changes. Fortunately, clean and open design makes quite easy to decorate. A wooden bar and work plan paired with two chairs creates a relaxed dining room for simple meals.
Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
unit integrated racks in the kitchen is one of the few storage solutions that came with the apartment. Open shelves provide spices and cooking oils are at hand.
Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
A machine Heath Ceramics and neon towel tea adds colorful style.
Eclectic by Annie McElwain Photography
Annie McElwain Photography
always a photographer - whether at work or not - McElwain has a small Polaroid camera that she goes out occasionally when friends gather. Put your favorites on the fridge helps keep loved ones close.

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Houzz Tour: A Sun-bathed apartment Bijou California Houzz Tour: A Sun-bathed apartment Bijou California



My Houzz: Pretty Pastels Give a Rundown Home a new lease of life

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My Houzz: Pretty Pastels Give a Rundown Home a new lease of life - "I want to be excited by the design," says interior designer and color consultant Bronfen Tammy and her husband. Nir, a realtor, color obsessed with Tammy turned a dilapidated house with awkward partitions and matte finishes in a space reminiscent of a candy store. to complete the look pretty, they took the walls, emptied the bathroom and kitchen and used bright wallpaper and colored woodwork.

Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Nir and Tammy Bronfen and daughters Danielle (7 years) and Hili (3)
Location Israel
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contemporary Kitchen by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
the Bronfens removed and closed a door and took down a wall partition to open the kitchen and dining room. Turquoise use her favorite color all-time, Tammy commissioned a local carpenter to do the cabinets. "Color is uplifting and always makes me feel good, she said.

Tammy originally wanted a stainless steel backsplash to break the turquoise and give the space an industrial feel. But after his fruitless search, she found gray glass tiles and had cut them to size.

She decided to give up a kitchen island and instead combined his room and kitchen into one. The table can be extended to comfortably seat 10.
Contemporary Kitchen by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
Tammy considered changing the flooring, but decided to keep the existing terrazzo tiles because they are easy to clean and maintain - perfect for communal occupied area.

Tammy fell in love with several wallpaper strains Irish designer Orla Kiely and used it to cover an otherwise dull wall. She painted the wall blue ceramic candle holders to match the cabinets.

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Contemporary Kitchen by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
Tammy has left some of the upper cabinets open to "break the color a bit," dit- she.

They kept costs by bringing all of their previous home appliances. Tammy added a hanging rack and shelf magnetic spice on both sides of the range to keep their most frequently used items easily accessible. LED pendant lights hang everywhere.
Contemporary Kitchen by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
most homes in the area have the backsplash ending at the bottom of the upper cabinets. Tammy decided to bring the backsplash of glass tiles near the top. She left the facing wall to eliminate the need to cut a new row of tiles.
Contemporary Family & Games Room by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
The Bronfens had their living room sofas and chairs made in a local design center. The butterfly fabric pattern chosen for the chair is the seat upholstery of chairs for dining.

Tammy created a gallery wall with some of his favorite Etsy prints and printed fox and hot air balloon print by the Company 6.

The yellow corner side table painted and painted ceramic wall sconces are. both DIY projects

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Furniture and Carpentry Mercaz Harihut, Tira; pillows and throws Rosebud; f oxes and hot air balloon print: Company 6; illustrated girl print: Etsy
Contemporary Family & Games Room by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
Tammy update of the handrail and designed a customized TV unit to fit under the stairs. "They thought I was crazy, Tammy said when she asked the carpenter to the side being bright yellow, she chose as a complement to the mostly blue palette.
Contemporary by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
Nir and Tammy sit with their daughters Danielle (left) and Hili. The couple has taken all steps before buying their home, allowing them to complete the entire renovation in a month.
Before Photo
by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
This stone wall awkward size initially divided the kitchen and dining room. The dining room could only hold a small table, and this additional door leading outside proved unworkable and got very little use.
Before photo
My Houzz: Color and Pattern Perk up an Outdated Home
They transformed a previously empty wall in a dynamic function wall.
Before photo
by Esther Hershcovich
Esther Hershcovich
budget constraints kept the Bronfens replace windows. Instead they replaced outdated curtains with new transparent panels.
Before Photo
My Houzz: Tammy & Nir, Tel Aviv
A wall awkwardly shaped under the stairs caused design and aesthetic challenges, like the handrail of the original staircase.
My Houzz: Pretty Pastels Give a Rundown Home a new lease of life My Houzz: Pretty Pastels Give a Rundown Home a new lease of life



Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece

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Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece - Featuring spare, walls whitewashed, external rounded corners that protect against meltemi (strong northerly winds ), and flat roofs to collect rainwater, Cycladic house - style you often see in the Greek island communities postcard perfect - evokes dreams of escape for most people. But the California native Elleni Makris and his family, it is everyday life. "Our villa, Anassa, is a labor of love. I worked with bricklayers, masons and plasterers to get everything just right and to create a feeling that is significantly Mykonos, "she said.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Zissis and Elleni Makris and their two son
Size 4843 feet square
Location Mykonos, Greece
This is interesting Anassa, the name of the villa, means "deep, restful breath" or "breath" in Greek .
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
In Mykonos town, houses historically have been built close to each other so that word on potential invaders move swiftly. Anassa is somewhat of an exception, because it is located on the sprawling property. Elleni said: "We live in Anassa and rent other houses in our compound to visitors.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
The family Makris has an open door policy - customers come and go at any time of the day. "Time and our location in Mykonos fosters a close-knit community, Elleni said.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Just five minute walk from the villa is Panormos Bay, where locals and expats swim freely. "There are no crowds, and you get a nice mix of different owners in Mykonos, Elleni said. "We have people from all over the globe, but here in the Bay of Panormos, houses owned mainly by Italians, Germans and Greeks."

A nearby archaeological site is believed to house the tomb of Iliad 'hero, Ajax.
Mediterranean Living Room by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Elleni bought ancient carved doors in the living room (and other parts) of a junk shop in Tripoli. "My carpenter built the chassis and incorporated the doors to hide the entertainment center, she said.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
slabs stone floors, a career in the north of Greece, have been customized for the villa. The flooring has an antique finish and was put in a traditional Byzantine style, Elleni said.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
friends visit California often, so the house is often full of people. "Our table was built to our specifications by a local manufacturer of furniture, Elleni said. According to Greek custom, lunch is usually served late, at 4 pm Guests and hosts both contribute to the preparation of food, and meals are long and quiet.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
"Cooking for many people at once is sometimes a challenge, especially because I have son who also have friends. The men in the house are usually in charge of grilling the fish caught or local beef, lamb or goat, Elleni said.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Elleni bought Moroccan tiles in the bathroom in a tile shop in Athens. They have been wet plaster on the floor and the walls and around the mirror. The marble sink has the hand-carved details.

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by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos villas
This coffee table has a sculpture of the star of David in the middle of the frame.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
cross breezes and thick walls keep the house a comfortable temperature, it is rare for the family to use the air conditioning of the villa. "I stuck with the traditional way of having the plaster [extend] in the room about 6 inches, clearly defining the spaces, said Elleni.

A starfish ceramic, made by a friend and artist Rosa Greek Pappas, punctuates this space.
Mediterranean Bathroom by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Pappas also the sea creatures that appear on the bathroom walls and throughout the interior of the villa painted by hand.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Elleni used traditional colorful cement floors (above in white) to seven rooms of the villa.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
Elleni bought two sinks brass handmade (above) on a trip to Morocco and was installed in the bathrooms down the villa.
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
by Mykonos Panormos Villas
Mykonos Panormos Villas
family welcomes three full moon parties throughout the year in their conservatory area and a swimming pool (this picture and previous). The moon rises over the bay, and it is truly magical. The full moon in August is the most fun because the house is usually packed. It is a great way to close the summer, "said Elleni.


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Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece



Houzz Tour: A Great New construction is treated to a sumptuous Makeover Louise Jones

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Houzz Tour: A Great New construction is treated to a sumptuous Makeover Louise Jones - spent three years designing the interior of this spacious new building, with 16,500 square feet but to work, the challenge was to create a sumptuous and contemporary diet, which does not look like a hotel lobby!

I like to design my clients and this was very much a collaborative effort, "says Louise. "The owner wanted the house to look modern, but still very welcoming. We decided to use a mixture of old items and customized with a refreshing palette of gray, silver and off-white, that grows as you move through the house.

Completed in 2010, the result is a large family home -plan opening with a unique feeling, contemporary, above all, still manages to feel cozy.

Houzz at a glance
who lives here a family with two girls
Location South Kensington, London
designer Louise Jones
Size 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms spread over 5 floors
Modern Living Room by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
Louise decided to use a fabric on the walls of the main drawing room to give a more formal appearance than the rest of the house. "We wanted this room to feel elegant, but still cozy, so we chose a modern Donghia fabric in a beautiful shade of blue power, she said. "We were after a nice look, with lots of textures and layering. The rooms of this house are very large, so that Louise has controlled much of the furniture for them. "This meant that we could get parts that are much larger than the standard models made," she says. The sofa custom curve is upholstery Studio in London and luster is Last & Hamlyn
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Contemporary Living Room by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
parts of the house have great proportions, so Louise decided to certain area of ​​them to create smaller sections, more intimate. "This area of ​​music is a stylish place and it breaks the show in a consistent way, she said. Custom chairs are Christian Liaigre.
Contemporary Living Room by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
This seating area is adjacent to the dining room. "It is a space to gather after dinner, Louise said," so I wanted to feel nice and cozy, but a little serous, as well. "The walls are polished plaster and Louise decided to make the color scheme a bit heavier and darker than the living room, which has a more airy," day "feel. "The rooms are very large and we are afraid of all the house ended up looking like a hotel!" Said Louise. "We needed good forms and rich colors to make it feel comfortable." Louise has ordered the sofa Furniture Studio.
Contemporary Dining Room by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
Louise had the oversized dining table made in California by the specialized company, Nakashima, which was founded by American artist-craftsman George Nakashima. "There was a bit of a waiting list for it, Louise said, "but it is a very special piece and was totally worth clinging to. the chairs were created to measure by Bampton Design London-fit at the table.
Contemporary Kitchen by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
Downstairs, the kitchen-diner has a more modern feel, that slightly Asian the other interior. "I took the colors on the floor, but go a little more down to earth with them here, 'said Louise. 'This is designed to be a relaxing area where family can gather for an informal dinner and watch TV, but I did not want to compromise on style or seem too "kitcheny" she said . The solution was to some luxurious touches like the island of walnut covered with stone from India. The monolith dining table style is Linda Bird in Richmond and the kitchen was designed by Candice Sevenus Quantum Furniture at Twickenham.
Contemporary Hallway & Landing by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
Up in the top floor attic room for two children. "I wanted to make this part of the house to feel different from other rooms, 'said Louise," so I gave him a nice French feel with chalk paintings in a light, fresh palette. She used to paint a lime casein, which has a soft, chalky texture, and it is the large leather trunk Guinevere Antiques in Chelsea.
Contemporary Bedroom by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
"the owner was quite specific about the master bedroom, said Louise. "She wanted it to be a gray and white boudoir. To give this room its unique charm, Louise used a cross-slip paint effect on the walls to create the textured look of linen. The chandelier is Artifact House for Fulham and the wooden floor, just seen, is walnut.

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Eclectic Bedroom by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
Louise chose Ralph Lauren taffeta curtains and found the French chest of drawers in the house Artifact. "I do not want this corner of the main room feel crowded, so I kept it simple but sumptuous, she said. The white chair was commissioned to furniture Studio.
Contemporary Bedroom by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
"We had a little fun with the guest bedroom, said Louise. "You do not live here every day so it's a chance to be a little more daring! I would describe this room as safari chic with a little Ralph Lauren, too. To get the look, Louise used grasscloth woven natural Altfield on the wall and hung with linen curtains tab top rope to complete the look.
Contemporary Bathroom by Louise Jones
Louise Jones
En master bathroom has a luxurious feel and has a freestanding bath limestone limestone Gallery. "I wanted to create a beautiful ambient effect in this room, Louise said," so I worked in a mixture of interesting lighting effects.

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Houzz Tour: A Great New construction is treated to a sumptuous Makeover Louise Jones Houzz Tour: A Great New construction is treated to a sumptuous Makeover Louise Jones



Houzz Tour: Energy and Colour Revitalise a Live-Work Rented Home

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Houzz Tour: Energy and Colour Revitalise a Live-Work Rented Home - Designer Caitlin Wilson lives in and works out of a rented home in an old building in Philadelphia, and she wanted her furniture to Reflect classic look with a twist goal. Details like luxurious English rolled arms, tufts and feminine silhouettes lend the space a traditional style, purpose and bold color pattern choices showcase a modern eclectic spirit. 'My style HAS Evolved from modern to eclectic to a new kind of traditional, and I think this my home Reflects Evolution, "Wilson says.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Caitlin Wilson, husband Brigham and kids Olivia and Penn
Location: Philadelphia, USA
Size: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Eclectic Entrance by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
The designer's hallway sings a happy notes in Key Largo Green by Benjamin Moore. Wilson you purchased the mirror from Joss & Main and hand-painted the picture ampersand. Artwork from her relatives' collection, digital prints and family photographs make up the rest of the feature wall.
Eclectic Living Room by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
a & pindler pindler Winston sofa draws you in with ict bright pink hue, a color repeated Throughout the room in the accessories and curtain trim. Wilson custom designed her curtains to frame her views of Rittenhouse Square and Center City. She layered in a brass bamboo coffee table and a pair of Chinese brass lamps; a Thom Filicia rug ties the room together.

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Eclectic Living Room by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
Ikea bookshelves flank one of Wilson's Prized possessions: a tan-colored tufted leather sofa with rolled arms, a luxurious hand-me-down from her parents.
Traditional Living Room by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
A happy arrangement of roses in bloom picks up on the pink color seen Throughout the room, Adding Reviews another layer of color to the space.
Eclectic Dining Room by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
'we Moved to Philly on a student budget, so I Scored our huge dining table and chairs from craigslist. I reupholstered the chairs and armchairs in my signing fabric, Navy Flower Chinese 'Wilson says. Her relatives loaned Their artwork to Wilson and her husband to remind the pair of Their previous home in California.
Eclectic Home Office & Library by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
Wilson's home office is a study in pattern and color. 'It's so fun to work here. The room is filled with vibrant fabrics from my textile line, so there's this naturally bright and cheerful environment, 'she says.

Wallpaper by Nina Campbell Creates a single background and ties together all the colors in the space. The Roman blincs are Wilson's Jade Byblos fabric. She found the desk on Craigslist, and the display cabinets are inspired by Ikea. The Chinese brass lamp cam from a market in Dubai.
Eclectic Home Office & Library by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
The designer says que le best hand about working from home is That She can run her business and raise her family under one roof.
Asian Home Office & Library by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
An Asian-inspired tangerine mirror Above a Chinese gold and black silk-screened shoe cabinet echoes the home's overall style eclectic. 'Thanks to our travels, our home has a collection of quirky pieces from the Middle East and Asia, qui Clearly-have Influenced my textile patterns, "Wilson says.
Eclectic Home Office & Library by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
Wire sneaker store and organize Wilson's fabrics without Obscuring em Entirely from plain view.

Her office is the hardest working room in the house. With a full-time assistant and has intern design, it's Almost always occupied by a family member or an employee.
Eclectic Kids by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
Benjamin Moore's Gentle Butterfly is perfect for Any little girl's room, 'says Wilson. She Had thesis Roman blinds custom made, and she gave a coffee table makeover to create a mini desk for her daughter that's painted in Valspar's Hint of Mint.

Rug: Rugs USA; pouf: Dubai market
Eclectic Kids by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
A painting Laurence Amelie tutu hangs from Bonpoint Above daughter Olivia's art table from Pottery Barn Kids. 'It was the first piece of artwork we ever Bought,' she says.
Eclectic Kitchen by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
in the kitchen, Wilson created a wall for Olivia and REPLACED the old linoleum for Armstrong Crescendo Marble Grey vinyl tile. 'It looks so much like marble and feels great underfoot,' she says. 'And the best thing about it Is That You just peel off the back and stick it down.
Eclectic Dining Room by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
She painted the back wall with blackboard paint and hung frames and bulldog clips for displaying artwork. 'I Customised the leopard print chairs with a felt-tip pen on solid cream Ikea chairs,' she says.

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Eclectic Bedroom by Caitlin Wilson Design
Caitlin Wilson Design
Benjamin Moore's Classic Grey Gives Wilson's master bedroom has neutral, subdued backdrop. She made the headboard to showcase her Chinese flower fabric in a berry pattern. Cleft pillows in Coral Fretwork fabric and Berry signing pillow cases from Wilson's collection Garnet Hill create a luxurious look hotel. But true to Wilson's design savvy and what she calls' school budget 'roots, the glammed-up nightstands are Customised Ikea parts, painted gray and with new gold acrylic knobs.

' A happy family lives in this colorful and vibrant home, 'she says,' and you can see and feel it in all the little and big things, in all the larger rooms and quiet corners.

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