The Family Room

The perfect family room, as envisioned by three area designers.

July/August 2010

Three area designers choose their favorite family-friendly sectional sofa, media system and rug to create the perfect family room. 

LINDA BANKS

Designer Linda Banks, who also owns the Simply Home retail shop, loves creating happy, livable and light-hearted family homes where children are welcome in every part of the house. Falmouth, Maine, (207) 781-5651, www.banksdesignassociates.com

 

 

 

 

ANA DONOHUE

Ana Donohue’s selections for the family room reflect her own penchant for creating spaces with a unique, unexpected style. Melrose, Mass., (617) 331-2663, www.anadonohueinteriors.com

 

 

 

 

 

DUNCAN HUGHES

Duncan Hughes recognizes that, just because your kids may run wild throughout your home, it doesn’t mean you can’t have sophisticated interior design. Good design, he believes, meets a client’s needs both functionally and aesthetically. Duncan Hughes Interiors, Boston, (617) 426-1440, www.duncanhughes.com

 

 

 

 

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