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Zakiya Kassam
Photography
Larry Arnal
DESIGNER, MARISA LUPO, OF LUMAR INTERIORS,
TOOK THE COLOR WHEEL INTO EFFECT WHEN
REDESIGNING A THREE-STORY TOWNHOME. The 3,100
square foot home, features vibrant pops of orange and blue, against
a backdrop of pragmatic neutrals. It includes four bedrooms, three
bathrooms, and an elevator access to the uppermost floors. The
homeowners, Tracey and Kathleen were drawn to this property
for a number of reasons, including its likeness to a New York City
brownstone. According to the designer, the recent empty nesters
were ready to embark on their next phase of life in the big city.
When Tracey and Kathleen first approached Marisa, they
requested a contemporary look with a fresh color palette. "We
wanted that wow factor," explains Tracey. "Décor that flowed from
one room to the next, leading guests to want to explore and enjoy
the house with us."
As such, the color palette was freshened up via new paint, and
much of the pre-owned furnishings were reupholstered. "It was the