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1 | Many yards of fabric were
needed to cover the span of the
sliding glass doors, so the custom curtains made of indoor/
outdoor fabric by Robert Allen
were a splurge.
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2 | The gray Ethan Allen
sectional grounds the room.
Sheathed in a highly durable
linen cotton blend, it provides
seating for the whole family.
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3 | A 38-inch wide storage ottoman from Ballard Designs is
upholstered in the same fabric
as the sectional.
4 | The floral print rug with
shades of fuchsia, coral, and
aqua from Company C was
intended to be the focal point
of the room. “The homeowners weren’t afraid to use bold
colors,” says Covino.
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5 | While the tailored white
spindle chair by Ethan Allen
looks structured, it’s also very
comfortable, says Covino.
cheerfully
comfy
6 | A Dunes and Duchess
console table custom-painted
in Sherwin-Williams “Ravishing
Coral” brings pop to the front
entry.
By Jaci Conry
“Before, the interior was very mature,” says Julieann Covino. “We used a mix of retail, custom,
and online sources to create a place with lots of
pattern that’s fun and very kid-friendly.”
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7 | A lamp with a navy base and
an ikat print shade came from
Target. “The décor is a true mix
of high and low,” says Covino.
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8 | The vintage blue velvet chair
suited the space perfectly.
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9 | A wool geometric print
rug from West Elm adds visual
texture.
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10 | The Crate & Barrel basket
provides a pretty place to store
toys and other items. “The
homeowner wanted places
around the house to stash
things quickly as she was cleaning up,” says Covino.
photographs by michael j. lee
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hen they moved from a small
apartment in the city into this
spacious Colonial home in Waban,
the new owners, who have three small children, knew they wanted to redecorate with a
fresher, younger vibe. “It was very traditional
New England; the colors were mustard, olive
green, and rust,” says interior designer Julieann
Covino of Jace Interiors. In the family room and
adjacent front hall, Covino worked to create a
sense of fun, relying on moderately priced retail
furnishings with a few custom pieces, as well as
some inexpensive finds, sprinkled in. Now that
the space is awash in bright colors, cheerful
patterns, and comfortable furniture, the family
feels right at home, she says.