Article: A dramatic transformation

The basement of the Boston University Theatre used to be all about function: bathrooms, coat check, bar, and storage. But the transformation of a funky utility closet into the Huntington Theatre Company's new VIP Lounge, which officially opens tomorrow with the first performance of "She Loves Me," has suddenly made a visit to the basement a must.

The once-dingy white room is painted a warm burgundy. The rich color and spare, off-kilter design creates a romantic, dreamy feel, which North End-based interior designer Michael Valvo says is exactly what he was looking for.

"We wanted to bend reality and add to the dream feeling by creating the impression that everything is floating," says Valvo, ...

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