Bekah struggled with their living/dining room for 12 years, and the space always felt small, dark, and awkward. Since the main entry leads into the living area, it had to be relaxing and inviting, yet flow efficiently.

Bekah and Peter have a wonderful collection of artwork and furnishings. Some are from Peter's childhood in Africa, others have been collected over their decades together. Sadly, many of their treasures were unappreciated; tucked away in dark corners, incorrectly placed, or even in storage.

Their collection and furnishings needed only to be properly displayed to get the attention they deserved. Bekah requested a single red wall, and I decided on a color scheme that would tie together the red wall with the existing furniture and lighting. The family opted to do the painting themselves to save money, and items from their collection were brought out to appear on center stage. The family left the house for the day while I rearranged, anticipating the surprise and excitement of returning to a new home. I knew I had done my job when I saw Bekah's amazement and the tears in her eyes.