The living room in Pam & Bryan's Comfortably Creative Family Home has the perfect mix of neutral and bold. By keeping the walls and trim light and bright, the couple is given a lot of leeway for getting creative with furniture. Mixing a neutral boxy sofa with wild patterned chairs creates a playful look without overwhelming. 

Sources

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Sofa: Mitchell Gold & Bob Willams
Cocktail Table: Belladonna by Mitchell Gold & Bob Willams
White Chair: River Market Antiques
Mirror, Vases: Estate Sale
Statue: Z Gallerie

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