Disappearing Act

Help contemporary furniture recede into the background by matching the upholstery to the wall color, keeping the focus on the antiques and vintage accents in the room. Christa’s living room feels airy and inviting through careful color choices and the decision to stack like items and keep the floor space open.

“It’s a little eclectic because I do whatever BRINGS ME JOY AND MAKES ME HAPPY.”

SUBTLE STYLE Give a prized collectible a seat of honor atop a reclaimed architectural column.

Christa’s rustic study nook in the living room features a schoolhouse desk topped by a separate shelf with cubbies to fill with fabricwrapped books and trinkets. Not a fan of built-in bookcases, she enclosed the open shelving with antique wood shutters.