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1<strong>KEEP IT SIMPLE</strong>Clean lines pair well with a neutral palette.2<strong>HOME SWEET SOUND</strong>Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.3<strong>HOME SWEET SOUND</strong>Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.4<strong>SPACE SAVER</strong>In condos and other small homes, Burfiend suggests sticking to a flexible floor plan. Opt for multipurpose spaces, like this media room, where doors can […]

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1<strong>KEEP IT SIMPLE</strong>
Clean lines pair well with a neutral palette.
Clean lines pair well with a neutral palette.
2<strong>HOME SWEET SOUND</strong>
Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.
Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.
3<strong>HOME SWEET SOUND</strong>
Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.
Understated furnishings let the water views steal the spotlight.
4<strong>SPACE SAVER</strong>
In condos and other small homes, Burfiend suggests sticking to a flexible floor plan. Opt for multipurpose spaces, like this media room, where doors can slide open when entertaining. “We often tuck additional ottomans under a sofa console,” the designer says. “They are great for overflow seating during larger gatherings in a smaller space.”
In condos and other small homes, Burfiend suggests sticking to a flexible floor plan. Opt for multipurpose spaces, like this media room, where doors can slide open when entertaining. “We often tuck additional ottomans under a sofa console,” the designer says. “They are great for overflow seating during larger gatherings in a smaller space.”
5<strong>SPACE SAVER</strong>
In condos and other small homes, Burfiend suggests sticking to a flexible floor plan. Opt for multipurpose spaces, like this media room, where doors can slide open when entertaining. “We often tuck additional ottomans under a sofa console,” the designer says. “They are great for overflow seating during larger gatherings in a smaller space.”
In condos and other small homes, Burfiend suggests sticking to a flexible floor plan. Opt for multipurpose spaces, like this media room, where doors can slide open when entertaining. “We often tuck additional ottomans under a sofa console,” the designer says. “They are great for overflow seating during larger gatherings in a smaller space.”
6<strong>LIGHTING LOWDOWN</strong>
“Use opaque shades,” designer Nancy Burfiend says. “The shades keep the light source from reflecting in windows at night, which disrupts the view.”
“Use opaque shades,” designer Nancy Burfiend says. “The shades keep the light source from reflecting in windows at night, which disrupts the view.”
7<strong>NATURAL WONDER</strong>
The condo features wood and grass cloth throughout.
The condo features wood and grass cloth throughout.
8<strong>ARTFUL WONDER</strong>
Focus on large-scale artwork. “Filling up a wall with a singular piece adds a powerful yet clean presence in small spaces,” Burfiend says.
Focus on large-scale artwork. “Filling up a wall with a singular piece adds a powerful yet clean presence in small spaces,” Burfiend says.
9<strong>ARTFUL WONDER</strong>
Focus on large-scale artwork. “Filling up a wall with a singular piece adds a powerful yet clean presence in small spaces,” Burfiend says.
Focus on large-scale artwork. “Filling up a wall with a singular piece adds a powerful yet clean presence in small spaces,” Burfiend says.
10<strong>NATURAL WONDER</strong>
The condo features wood and grass cloth throughout.
The condo features wood and grass cloth throughout.
11<strong>LIGHTING LOWDOWN</strong>
“Use opaque shades,” designer Nancy Burfiend says. “The shades keep the light source from reflecting in windows at night, which disrupts the view.”
“Use opaque shades,” designer Nancy Burfiend says. “The shades keep the light source from reflecting in windows at night, which disrupts the view.”
12<strong>LIVING ON THE EDGE</strong>
A majestic live-edge table in the dining room anchors contemporary steel-and-beechwood chairs.
A majestic live-edge table in the dining room anchors contemporary steel-and-beechwood chairs.
13<strong>LIVING ON THE EDGE</strong>
A majestic live-edge table in the dining room anchors contemporary steel-and-beechwood chairs.
A majestic live-edge table in the dining room anchors contemporary steel-and-beechwood chairs.
14<strong>KEEP IT SIMPLE</strong>
Clean lines pair well with a neutral palette.
Clean lines pair well with a neutral palette.

Interior designer Nancy Burfiend decorates a graceful, modern condo for empty nesters.




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