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Article: STAGING IT; A living room that feels brighter and bigger.(HOMES)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- August 18, 2007
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Byline: Jim Buchta; Staff Writer
Project: Formal living room in Apple Valley
Positives: Built-in bookcases, French doors and large windows
Negatives: Too much furniture and the room was too dark and cluttered.
This formal living room is located directly off the front entry of the home. And while the space boasted several positive features, it felt dark, cramped and a little too crowded.
"The room itself is not very big, but it was the first room in full view, which is why it was so important to brighten it up and make it appear a lot more spacious and livable," said Lori Matzke of Centerstagehome.com.
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