Cosy Reading Room

Decorating with fresh colours and shelves help make a fireplace shine.

An apple-green paint treatment above the living room's mantel creates an attention-grabbing niche to display photos on a framed mirror. Purple-shaded lamps pull in the palette from the room's furniture and potted orchids add a touch of whimsy.

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