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Sample Layouts 6 INSPIRED INTERIORS Living F or me, variety really is the spice of life—and of a living Indeed, this main hub of the home may be the most that I design—and that's precisely what is most exhilarating No two living spaces will ever be remotely alike in my design is deeply informed by my clients' unique definitions For some, that might mean a relaxing haven enveloped in others, an elegant yet inviting extension of the kitchen for groups both large and small; still others may wish to between the interior and exterior by fully celebrating the view. Regardless, as the central unifying space—where the living these rooms set the pace and tone for the home and appropriately to the rest of the house. As such, it's important surrounding spaces flow seamlessly in and around the through strategic layout and organization of furnishings artful mix of textures and colors. Practicality is a basic tenet that I abide by when it comes to into a living room. Space planning, such as whether a room divided into two separate living environments for dual purposes, to ensuring the most functional, livable room. Proper lighting, it relates to the natural light in the space, is another key that can make all the difference—especially in a living room. the eye and sets the mood, especially as the ambience changes sunup to sundown. Practicality is a basic tenet that I abide by when it comes life into a living room. Space planning, such as whether a be divided into two separate living environments for dual is key to ensuring the most functional, livable room. Proper and how it relates to the natural light in the space, is fundamental that can make all the difference. Bringing together interesting elements that reflect clients' stories, travels, and personalities is another aspect I love to a living room. Only then do the spaces really tell their own design and truly become a relatable extension of their inhabitants. By Lori Carroll Lori Carroll & Associates, Tucson, AZ, Page 11 12 INSPIRED INTERIORS 14 INSPIRED INTERIORS ABOVE LEFT: To preserve the site's dramatic 500-year-old saguaro cactus, we integrated the home seamlessly around the venerable succulent. The whole house is curved and designed on a radius. We specified indigenous materials, including locally mined copper and site-quarried stone. Glass panels optimize hypnotic mountain-desert views. UPPER RIGHT: : To preserve the site's dramatic 500-year-old saguaro cactus, we integrated the home seamlessly around the venerable succulent. The whole house is curved and designed on a radius. We specified indigenous materials, including locally mined copper and site-quarried stone. Glass panels optimize hypnotic mountain- desert views. LOWER RIGHT: : To preserve the site's dramatic 500-year-old saguaro cactus, we integrated the home seamlessly around the venerable succulent. The whole house is curved and designed on a radius. We specified indigenous materials, including locally mined copper and site-quarried stone. Glass panels optimize hypnotic mountain- desert views. Interiors by Demetriou & Associates, Kirkland, WA, page 11 Photographs by Pam Singleton LOWER RIGHT: : To preserve succulent. The whole and site-quarried stone. Interiors by Fairbanks, Photographs by Pam Singleton

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