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Healthy by Design
A kitchen with your waistline in mind

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BY PAUL ROGERS
CTW Features
Proper nutrition is on the minds of more Americans
than ever before. Witness the booming organic food
market and the proliferation of salad and fruit offerings
at fast-food chains.
But as the millions who have dabbled with diets
will tell you, eating well consistently is not an easy
task.
The main ingredient of a nutritional lifestyle is, of
course, the food itself, but healthy eating starts in and
is significantly affected by the kitchen. From appli-
ances to layout to décor, kitchen design can mean the
difference between cooking a balanced meal at home
and grabbing a bucket of fried chicken on the way in
from the office.
“Certainly the setup of the kitchen has a lot to do
with the quality of the food. If it’s a difficult kitchen to
work in, so much so that it stresses you out to cook,
you might make some compromises about what you’re

Healthy
doing,” says Michael Welch, a New York-based person-
al chef who specializes in health and nutrition.
If your prep area is so cramped and cluttered that
slicing a tomato becomes a chore or if the stovetop is so
small that you can’t comfortably fit the pots and pans
needed for a meal, Welch says, you might choose to
microwave a frozen Salisbury steak instead of making
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home-cooked chicken Niçoise.

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Healthy cooking needs to be as easy and convenient
as possible to consistently remain the first food option.
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storage is open and easy to reach, you will minimize
time and frustration. If your ingredients are hard to get
to and it takes more time clearing a space to cook, then
it will be all too easy to grab something that is not as
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Continued from page 3.
Countertops are integral for placing a toaster or cof-
fee maker, but if they’re lined with radios, TVs, gadg-
ets, cereal boxes, yesterday’s mail, papers from the
office, cups, dishes and all the other items that seem to
collect in the kitchen, you are probably more likely to
pop a frozen pizza in the oven than clear a space to pre-
pare a salad.
A nutritionist kitchen demands plenty of counter
space to prep the greater amounts of vegetables and
fruit you’ll be eating. Ideally, that space would have its
own rinsing sink, separate and distinct from the cleanup
sink, particularly if more than one person will be mak-
ing meals and doing the chopping and slicing.
McIntosh recommends adding a mandolin slicer to
the kitchen inventory. It makes vegetable prep “a snap,”
she says, and is particularly helpful when dealing with
the volumes necessary for larger families.
Proper equipment, like the mandolin, is the other
key to creating a kitchen conducive to healthy meal
preparation. Experts recommend five essentials to put
you on the path to better nutrition:
• Realistic pots and pans. “Every time I look at a
bridal registry, I see the same thing: some really high-
end pots and pans that are aluminum lined and copper
core,” says Juan-Carlos Cruz, author of “The Juan-Car-
los Cruz Calorie Countdown Cookbook” (Gotham,
2006) and host of the Food Network’s “Weighing In.”
That certainly is quality cookware, but not necessar-
ily the most useful. “Really, how often does the home
cook need to deglaze?” asks Cruz. “Get yourself a set of
high-end non-stick cookware. One, the cleanup is much
easier, so you are more apt to cook. Two, you don’t need
as much fat to keep things from sticking.”
A three-second spray on non-stick cookware with an
oil like Pam will add about 20 calories while a table-
spoon of olive oil on an aluminum pan adds 120.
• A range with power. The average person doesn’t
understand heat and its role in healthy cooking, says
Don Silvers, chef, certified kitchen designer and author
of “Kitchen Design with Cooking in Mind” (Designs by
Silver, 2004). The ubiquitous four-burner, 7,000-8,000
btus per burner stove falls short from a nutritional point
of view.
Say you want to pan fry a piece of chicken on a stan-
dard cooktop, says Silvers. You wait until the oil is
about 375 degrees F and add the chicken. The meat
will drop the heat to 200-250 degrees F, depending on
how cold the chicken was to start. Because the oil tem-
perature drops, it fails to seal the surface and oil enters use them,” says McIntosh.
the meat. Putting ingredients out in glass con-
A gas cooktop with 15,000-20,000 btus per burner tainers doesn’t only look appealing, it is
or an energy-efficient induction model can maintain oil particularly helpful for people just start-
temperatures when meat is added, sealing it and not ing a healthy eating regimen, who may
allowing fat to enter. not be familiar with some of the products
“Quality cooktops are very important to a nutrition- they should be using, like whole grains or
ist kitchen,” Silvers says. seaweed.
• Steam and/or pressure Steam ovens utilize super- “It makes them less intimidating,”
heated steam while pressure cookers use a combination Welch says. “People are creatures of habit
of steam and pressure to rapidly cook foods. The bene- – if they see them, they will appreciate
fits are two-fold: speed (steam ovens can cut cook times them and use them more often.”
in half, pressure cookers can reduce cook times by as
much as two-thirds) and nutrition. The cooking process
locks in nutrients and flavors, ensuring a moist and ten-
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Steven Bullock, certified kitchen designer with crispers in refrigerators, but they dif-
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tinely introduces his clients to pressure cookers, as well others,” he says.
as bamboo steamers. Beyond equipment and layout,
“A pressure cooker significantly cuts down on the experts say simple visuals will help
amount of time it takes to cook whole grains, which any health-conscious eater fulfill
have more nutrients,” says Welch. “At first, people are nutritional goals. The adage, “Out of
really intimidated, but once they realize how quickly sight, out of mind,” applies to
they can get meals together, they really embrace it.” healthy eating regimens.
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Opposites
BY MICHELLE TAUTE
Blend design styles and décor sentiments to create the unexpected
bedroom your dreams

CTW Features

T
he bedroom may be for sleeping, but that’s no reason to settle
for a decorating style that makes you yawn. This personal space
deserves a personal look – one that fits your individual taste
rather than one strict style. And that makes the bedroom the
perfect place to try out the eclectic look. But what exactly does this design
buzzword mean?

“Eclectic really just means a marriage of more than lar elements.

one style,” says Sarah Barnard, of Los Angeles-based
Sarah Barnard Design. “Any visual contrast that works
is successfully eclectic.” That might mean mixing con-
temporary and modern, different wood species, or dra-
matic lights and darks. If it works, it works.
It’s also the chance to mix-and-match in service of a
personal vision. “I think it’s the ultimate freedom of
expression,” says Jackie Glisson, a Memphis, Tenn.-
based interior decorator. “It’s a reflection of me. You
don’t necessarily have to please other people.” This free-
dom, however, does come with one big catch: You have
to figure out how to create a unified look with dissimi-
“It’s not about anything with anything,” Barnard
says. “It’s about deciding on some chic style that’s indi-
vidual to you.” To avoid crossing the line from eclectic
to hodge-podge, she suggests starting out your bed-
room with a phrase that describes the look you want to
achieve. You might settle on library chic, for instance,
and start writing down an informal list of how you
envision the style’s look and feel. Then use these notes
as a cheat sheet to help figure out what to buy and what
to leave at the store.
Glisson also believes patience is a virtue as you
acquire furniture and textiles.
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“For me, eclectic looks like a room that was pulled
together over time,” he says. “That you just didn’t go to
the furniture store and buy a display.” If you have a
black and red Oriental bedroom, for instance, you
might make it eclectic by adding in teal and ochre. The
overall color palette works together, but it’s unexpect-
ed.
Adrienne LaBelle, of New York City-based Adri-
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enne LaBelle Design, believes the most important part
of eclectic is not being afraid to use any one thing,
which gives you permission to bring home a funky
chair you fall in love with at the flea market. But
Barnard cautions that you need to think through those
bold choices. “Being brave is not enough,” she says.
“There needs to be some intention behind that bravery.”
To keep an eclectic look pulled together, it’s key to
choose a unifying element. “I think it’s always impor-
tant to ground the eclectic-ness and make sure there’s
a central theme running through the room,” says
Vinitha Watson, Belmont, Calif.-based creative direc-
tor of home décor and textiles company Kaaya. You
might choose a neutral color, a common fabric, such
as silk, or a common pattern to make the room feel
cohesive.
One good strategy: Start with the bed and slowly
add layers to the room. The bedding itself, for
instance, is a good place to begin experimenting,
especially if you don’t want to spend too much
money. If you’re drawn to patterns and colors, you
might mix three to five different fabrics on the bed –
perhaps a Moroccan fabric with an Asian one and a
few contrasting textures. These textiles can be uni-
fied, Glisson says, with a common color that appears
in each one. For curtains or chair upholstery, consider
picking up that same solid color rather than adding
in another pattern.
Want an even easier way to help keep an eclectic
room unified? Cut down on all the stuff. “Clutter is a
huge thing,” LaBelle says. “I think it’s good to have
some closed storage space.” A hutch can do the job, but
don’t choose something so big that it
dwarfs the other furniture. She’s also fond
of a chair in the bedroom, where you can
dump discarded clothes, or even a few wall
hooks to hang those shirts and slacks.
On the style front, LaBelle is a fan of
adding a few vintage pieces to a room.
They bring character and detail into a
space, and the craftsmanship tends to be
better than new pieces. It’s also a complete-
ly green decorating choice, because you’re
recycling an existing product rather than
buying a new one.
Mixing and matching styles also requires some sim-
ple math. If you add one contemporary chair to a tradi-
tional room, for example, Barnard says you’re basically
putting a big spotlight over that seating spot. She
believes a true eclectic look would mean making about
20 percent of the pieces in a traditional bedroom con-
temporary. Then the two styles truly start to co-exist.
If you want to start slow, LaBelle suggests adding a
large headboard to your bed. You can pick out the fab-
ric and find an upholsterer to put the whole thing
together without spending a fortune. Try taping some
kraft paper behind the bed and sketching out the shape
and size you want, but it’s a good idea to make it a lit-
tle larger and higher than you might think necessary.
After all, you may want to lean up against it while you
read a book.
The real beauty of the eclectic look is picking out
things you love. If you stick with items that really grab
you, Barnard says the common denominator in the
design becomes you. “You’re not re-creating a style
we’ve seen a hundred times before,” she says. “You’re
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A Bit of This,
a Bitof That
Strategic ‘mini-designs’ with bathroom tile can create
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the experts break down your possibilities
BY KATE SULLIVAN
CTW Features
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More beautiful, popular, durable, functional and, in
some cases, inexpensive, today’s tiles serve multiple
purposes. Here's how to inject your interior with a style
infusion.
When it comes to tile, choose from any size, shape,
texture and color. Costs can stay low while style soars
when it comes to tile choices in the bathroom, says Jen-
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Less is More
Like the perfect bauble with your
favorite black dress, think accessory.
Known for designs from highly decora-
tive to super mod and ethnically
charged to personalized pieces, Gund-
berg says, “A fabulous way to use tile is
as an accent.” Her top pick? “Surround-
ing a mirror with tile offers just enough
interest to be sophisticated without
being overdone.”
Shower Show
Condon sees a trend in using one shower wall as the Hip to be square: Play with shapes, sizes, color and texture when it comes to peppering a bathroom
canvas for creativity. Using highly detailed mosaic tiles, with accent tile. Find your comfort zone, then stretch it a bit for a noticeable creative touch.
“People personalize this space like a tattoo, creating a
custom look.” She recommends brands like Bizassa and
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says. “Use black and white tiles at the top, bottom or
through the middle of the wall to create a checkerboard
look.”
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Continued from page 7.
er or vanity. Keep it mod with black and white or go
highly decorative with a Spanish floral design. “
Anything that appeals to you works on this space,”
Condon says.
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Get Grouting
Make style stick and use grout in a creative way. “With
small penny tiles, be generous with the grout and use a
contrasting color. Think black grout with white tiles or
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white grout with black tiles,” says Condon.
Tile Tips
Use accents sparingly, warns Gundberg.
“Overuse can result in a room that is busy and
overdone.” For Condon, “If the bathroom is
small, stay light or dark. Keep the colors all the
same in a really small space.” For timeless tile,
“It’s best to keep trendy colors as accents so you
don’t have to re-do if the colors become dated or
out of style.”
Material Matters
When ready to showcase tile talents, it’s okay to
be materialistic. Here’s a look at some popular
picks.
Ceramic: Dubbed the gold star of the bath-
room world, ceramic offers a broad range of
selection. “Ceramic is cost effective, comes in a
wide range of sizes, shapes, colors and finishes
and it’s the most durable,” says Condon.
Porcelain: Ranking up there with ceramic,
this tile choice offers more shine.
Glass: Mass appeal with maximum color
choices.
Concrete: Forget building blocks, this
smooth stone is ideal for busy mosaic designs and solid
shades too. Gundberg sees popularity with these tiles
done in earth tones, chocolate browns and white.
No grout about it: A dash of floral tile in the shower livens up a painted bathroom, and a combination of
tile and grout styles helps define different areas within a space.
Marble: If money’s no matter, marble is your match.
“Everyone loves the classic, clean look of marble,” says
Condon.
Eco-edge
As going green goes mainstream the bathroom is no
exception. With recycled glass, the finished product
looks like specially produced glass only reconstituted to
be stronger and more durable. Aluminum also enters
the green scene. “When done all over this look comes
off too industrial, but when used as an accent or border
around a tub or as a countertop, it can be really pretty,”
Condon says. Recycled brass makes for another beautiful
bathroom option. Use this metal all over for a vision of
Versailles or use as an accent contrasted with plain
white fixtures for a warm shine.
Tidy Tile
Today’s tiles stay low-maintenance – regular cleaning
keeps mildew and mold at bay. “Ceramic makes is natu-
rally resistant to germs, fungus and bacteria,” Condon
says. Most clean up is aimed at buildup in the grout.
When it comes to stone however, watch for different
levels of pores. The larger the pore, the more room for
dirt and water. “Stones need to be sealed with a pene-
trating sealer,” says Gundberg.
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is big and that usually means a lot of neutrals and a lot

MEET THE DESIGNER: TRACIE BUTLER
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runways in New York for the last few years and now
they’re starting to show up in home merchandise. I
recently did Swarovski crystal drapes for a master bed-
room. They look like evening gowns, so gorgeous.
HS: What are the other essentials?
TB: Fine fabrics, soft leathers, exotic woods and
funky wallpaper with lots of patterns and colors. And,
of course, this being Hollywood, the right lighting is
incredibly important. People love their crystal chande-
make great accent colors.
HS: What’s definitively out of style?
TB: I am ready to give the whole Mediterranean
look a rest. Enough with all that wrought iron!
HS: It doesn’t sound like there are too many antiques
involved.
TB: No. Not with my clientele. I deal with a lot of
young actors and models and musicians, and they just
don’t have that appreciation. It’s funny – I personally
love antiques. I’m a big fan of Art Deco – the black lac-
quers, the silvers. It’s so formal and elegant. But it’s not
part of my current business. On the other hand, howev-
er, Mid-Century Modern furniture and objects are very
popular.
HS: I hear that a lot today. Why do people continue to
love that period?
TB: It’s happy, playful and affordable – three things
that are always important for young people. It’s also a
style that has a real history here. That whole early Palm
Springs lifestyle was a very big deal in its day and it
continues to inspire people.
HS: People seem to live outdoors for most of the year in
L.A. What role does weather and climate play in your work?
TB: It’s huge. A big trend in the last few years is to
have what I think of as an outdoor living room – a ter-
race or patio with big couches, nice coffee tables, com-

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HS: What are the hot colors? tent or pergola involved. This is in addition to whatever
TB: That whole organic back-to-the-beach lifestyle is happening around the swimming pool.
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HS: You deal with a lot of celebrities and rising stars. the devil is in the details. I go
Are they more demanding than regular clients? into so many houses where peo-
TB: I don’t know if demanding is the word. Maybe ple have invested in what I
complicated is better. Take something like security. think of as the basics – a couch,
They want to make sure the carpenter I hire to do their a cocktail table, a flat screen TV
bookshelves isn’t some kind of freak or a reporter for the – but they haven’t spent a dime
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HS: What’s the first thing you think about when you’re coverings. I mean, at the very
designing a room? least, you have to have a beauti-
TB: The functionality of the space – what does the ful paint job. It’s not that
room need to do? What role does it play in my client’s expensive and it makes all the
life? Everything flows from that. difference in the world.
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active makes for a wonderful room.

clubs. How do these differ from But with residential commissions, you and your client TB: I get different things from them. It’s so much
residential commissions? can go back and forth for weeks on something like the fun to design a hip new restaurant because you know
TB: In general, they’re tassels on the drapes. It’s a very drawn-out process. the whole city is going to see it. It’s all very high pro-
easier. And the reason is HS: Do you prefer one more than the other? file. But houses are wonderful because they’re mainly
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The of Design
For a blind interior designer, the creative process is nothing short of an eye-opening experience
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Eric Brun-Sanglard is more than just another successful inte-

rior designer. He also sculpts and plays the piano. He’s a fit-
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Oh, Brun-Sanglard also happens to be
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think I’m blind,” he says during a rare
quiet moment in the bustling office that
houses his company – which is called, fit-
tingly enough, The Blind Designer, Inc. “I
don’t go around thinking, ‘Oh my God,
I’m blind.’”
His attitude is a far cry from the reac-
tion he thought he would have when he
was younger. Growing up in his native
France, he would have nightmares about
losing his sight, and he resolved that if that
ever happened to him, he would take his
own life rather than live that way. In 1995,
Brun-Sanglard, who is HIV-positive, saw
his fears become reality when he suffered an
attack of cytomegalovirus, a disease that
can run rampant in patients with sup-
pressed immune systems. The virus
destroyed his optic nerves, and suddenly a
man who had worked with visuals as an
advertising executive with companies such
dark.
Rather than feel sorry for himself,
though, Brun-Sanglard decided to get on
with his life – and it wasn’t long before life
handed him a surprising new career. While
Brun-Sanglard was getting his guide dog
in San Francisco, his then-partner was in
L.A. searching for their new house. When
two were found, Brun-Sanglard made a
decision after he walked through both pos-
sibilities.
“We came up with the idea of buying
both and fixing up [one] and selling it,” he
says. “I started designing it and getting the
materials, and it was really fun. And that’s
when I realized that I could do that. So we
redid that house, we sold it right way, got a
bunch of offers on it. And we moved on to
the one that we lived in and totally redid it
so it looked really nice. So it really hap-
pened by accident. It’s not like I got up one
day and said, ‘I’m going to become a
designer.’ And when people started seeing
my work and seeing the final product, they
started asking me to work for them.”
By 1997, Brun-Sanglard and his part-
ized in both interior design and con-
struction. But Brun-Sanglard’s chal-
lenges were far from over. A profes-
sional and personal split resulted in
the business going under and him
having to start over, but later
rebounding with his current opera-
tion. Then in 2006, just as he was
wrapping production on an A&E
series called “Designing Blind,” Brun-
Sanglard went into kidney failure,
which caused his work to grind to a
halt. Last November,
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about myself and more about life, and I get more

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One of these said tools is Brun-Sanglard’s ability to
relate to his clients on their level. The role that his own
houses played in his recoveries following his health
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of everyone’s personal space.
“When I lost my sight, I realized that my home was
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“And that’s probably why I started designing homes,
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Interior designer Eric Brun-Sanglard knows he’s

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“I think there are a lot of designers who don’t get
that, who just create a beautiful space, but it’s a place
where you don’t even want to be because it’s like a
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BY PATRICIA RIVERA
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hen it comes to emitting a special
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lighting fixtures placed in a tree canopy.
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Pletcher suggests down-lighting to replicate the
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Pletcher says he uses low-voltage lighting for all his
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1. Look at the big picture, advises Sharon
Hanby-Robie, ASID, a Pennsylvania-based
interior designer and author of “Decorating
Without Fear: A Step-by-Step Guide To Cre-
ating The Home You Love” (Thomas Nelson,
April 2007). “Does your room have a focal
point? How will you direct traffic through
the room? What do you want people to see
when they first walk in?”
2. Decide whether you want a symmetrical or
asymmetrical look, Hanby-Robie says. “A
No fear: Don’t be afraid to swap furniture and accessories out of their traditional
rooms. A piano in a sunroom is an invitation for guests to gather and lounge some-
where new, and pitchers double as vases without missing a beat.
symmetrical
look is more
formal, with an emphasis on balance. Pretend
the room is in the palm of your hand; if it’s
leaning one way or another, it’s not balanced.
“Asymmetrical is more casual and flexi-
ble. You want equally interesting things ran-
domly placed so your eye is compelled to
wander around the room.”
3. Think creatively about placement, says
Kathy Wilson, editor of TheBudgetDecora-
tor.com and home-decorating expert for Life-
timeTV.com.
“Many people stick to the traditional
‘lining-the-walls’ technique, which is rarely
the right way to arrange a room,” she says.
4. Honesty is the best policy. “If you eat din-
ner in your living room every night, then
arrange for it,” Hanby-Robie says. “Don’t
pretend to be someone else. Make yourself
comfortable in your own house.”
5. Plot the design on graph paper first, using
one square for every square foot in the room,
Wilson suggests. (This will also help save
your back.)
6. Don’t overcrowd the room. “The best rule
is, when you think you’re done, take one
thing away and it will be perfect,” Wilson
says.
Living room/family room: The standard liv-
ing room arrangement is uninspired: couches
and chairs turned toward the television, Wil-
son says.
“Don’t assume the furniture has to face
the TV. Try to find a focal point in the room,
like a fireplace or window, that can take cen-
ter stage while still allowing comfortable TV
viewing.”
Mary Mihaly, a certified feng shui practi-
tioner in Cleveland, believes furniture renew-
al can be symbolic and psychological as well
as physical. In the living room, “decide what
you want to accomplish there. If you want
people to be convivial and to encourage more
conversation, arrange the room in a way that
facilitates that, with furniture placed where
people can easily talk to one another,” she
says.
Make sure all the items in the room have
a relationship with each other, Hanby-Robie
advises. “A lamp stand next to a chair works
better than in a corner by itself,” she says.
Bedroom: The bed should be the focal point
of the room, Wilson says. “All other furni-
ture pieces are supporting players.” If you
have room, consider creating a reading corner
with a comfy chair and ottoman, but make
sure there’s still a good traffic flow in the
room.
More important than what’s in the bed-
room is what shouldn’t be in there. Two
things that don’t belong, according to
Mihaly: exercise equipment and family pho-
tos.
“When you have an exercise bike in the
bedroom that you never use, the first thing
you see when you open your eyes in the
morning is that you’re a failure. It’s subcon-
scious, but you feel guilty, and there’s no rea-
son to start the day that way.” Family photos
are a distraction, Mihaly says. “They take
away energy that should be focused on two
people and their relationship.”
Dining room: The dining room seems to be a
no-brainer to arrange: Insert table in center,
populate with chairs. But there are a few
alternative arrangements. As in the living
room, focus on a focal point like the chande-
lier or a large piece of artwork, Hanby-Robie
Image courtesy of Nicole Sassaman
says. In the chandelier example, the table
belongs in the center, but if it’s wall art
you’re highlighting, putting the table under-
neath, closer to the wall, makes sense. Then
you’ve got room on the other side to multi-
purpose, Wilson says.
“If the table sits against the wall with
benches, you can add a family library on the
other side.”
Home office: Start with the desk, which
many people place against a wall. “More than
in any other room, the command position –
sitting so you can see the entry and most of
the room – is important here,” Mihaly says.
“Otherwise, surprises may come up behind
you.”
The home office is often a multipurpose
room, serving as a guest room as well as the
place you pay your bills. Place the desk out
from the wall, facing the room, and add a
futon opposite that doubles as a comfortable
place to sit and a bed for overnight guests.
Don’t be afraid to use the closet, Wilson
says. “You can take off the door, paint the
interior, and use it as a niche area for a desk
to open up space in the room. Just don’t for-
get good lighting.”