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" This suburban family room presented a challenge for New York City interior designer Amie Weitzman. The space had to be elegant, as it is the first thing visitors see when they come through the front door, but it also had to be kid friendly, so the homeowners could relax there with their three young children. To help the room satisfy both criteria, Weitzman established a look of &amp;quot;modern simplicity,&amp;quot; pairing geometric occasional tables with soft square-armed sofas. Seeking materials that would be sophisticated yet forgiving, she chose luxe but washable Ultrasuede for the upholstery and oak for the custom-designed coffee table. (&amp;quot;Oak has an open grain,&amp;quot; she explains, &amp;quot;so it can camouflage rings if you forget a coaster.&amp;quot;) To hide evidence of dropped snacks, Weitzman anchored the seating area with a plaid wool rug, which echoes the grid patterns of the coffered ceiling and the French doors. Then she extended the rug&amp;#039;s palette of mochas and blues to fabrics, wall paint, and accessories, including a playful trio of lacquer nest-ing cubes. A drum-shaped ceiling fixture counterbalances the linear scheme while eliminating the need for table lamps, which can be easily toppled. Amie Weitzman&amp;#039;s Tips  Less Is More: When selecting accessories for a coffee table, practice moderation. Choose functional pieces, such as trays, vases, or storage boxes, and just a couple of books.  Natural Instincts: I stick to earthy shades, so even when I&amp;#039;m looking for a bold accent color it has to be something found in nature\u2014like the rich tangerine on these throw pillows.  Love Your Ledges: For a casual feel, lean artwork against the wall, rather than mounting it. This technique will also make it easy to change your display.     FLORA 5 1/2&amp;quot; to 10&amp;quot; high. $209 for three. KleinReid; 718-388-9331, kleinreid.com.     WHITE BY RAYMOND WAITES 9&amp;quot; to 14&amp;quot; high. $152 for three. Studio LX; 847-630-0493, studiolx.com     RIBBED 5&amp;quot; to 10&amp;quot; high. $58 for three. Pier 1 Imports; 800-245-4595, pier1.com.     SOHO 40 17&amp;quot; high x 40&amp;quot; square. $827. Baronet; 866-828-5431, baronet.ca     CONTOUR 12&amp;quot; high x 39 1/2&amp;quot; square. $945 to $1,005. Directions; 800-897-1603, directions86.com.     WOOSTER 15 1/2&amp;quot; high x 45&amp;quot; square. $1,650. Desiron; 212-353-2600, desiron.com.     MANCHESTER PLAID 4&amp;#039; x 6&amp;#039; to 8&amp;#039; x 11&amp;#039;. $299 to $499. Karastan; 800-234-1120, karastan.com.     BRUNSWICK #70 Custom lengths in 27&amp;quot; to 8&amp;#039; widths, or 9&amp;#039; x 12&amp;#039;. $17 a square foot. Woodard &amp;amp;amp; Green-stein; woodardweave.com.     COLONIAL PLAID 20&amp;quot; x 30&amp;quot; to 8&amp;#039; x 11&amp;#039;. $33 to $625. Capel; 800-382-6574, capelrugs.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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