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The Problem

The Liflands' 14-by-21-foot family room is next to their newly remodeled kitchen. "We'd like to bring it up to par with the kitchen in terms of design," Julie Lifland writes in an e-mail. The Liflands have three young children and use the room to watch TV, entertain and play. It includes a massive, dark brick fireplace, an entryway to the garage and a big-screen TV.

The Solution

» Make guests feel welcome with color.

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