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NOT SURE HOW TO WORK AROUND THOSE TRICKY SPOTS IN
YOUR HOME? JULIA MARCUM , COFOUNDER OF THE HOME-AND-DIY
SITE CHRIS LOVES JULIA, OFFERS HER EXPERT ADVICE.
By Stephanie Sisco
Room Rx
I have a lovely break-
fast nook with huge
windows that let in
tons of light. I’m so
worried about block-
ing the view (and
choosing seating that
won’t work for my
toddlers) that I’m
using a plastic folding
table. What would
you recommend?
—Jacqueline, home-
owner in Pequannock,
New Jersey
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SKIP CURTAINS
Use bottom-up shades;
they provide privacy with-
out hiding the cool accents
at the top of the window.
TO BUY: Real Simple Cord-
less Top-Down Bottom-Up
Cellular Shades, from $50;
bedbathandbeyond.com.
3
MAKE A STATEMENT
A dramatic light fixture
creates a fun focal point
you’ll see from outside too.
Underneath, place a large,
eye-catching centerpiece—
the space can handle it.
TO BUY: Salem 24"
Bare-Bulb Chandelier,
$649; rejuvenation.com.
2
VARY THE SEATING
Place sleek Windsor
chairs opposite the bench.
Anchor the ends of the table
with upholstered seats for
personality and texture.
TO BUY: Windsor Chair in
Black Oak by BD Studio,
$310; burkedecor.com.
1
PRESERVE THE VIEW
Try a chunky wood table with
a bench on the window side.
Breakfast nooks should be
casual, and the (kid-friendly)
bench gives you that effect
without blocking windows.
TO BUY: Natural Stonewash
Dining Bench, $280; pier1.com.
Q:
Submit your own design dilemmas
to [email protected].
Illustration by Babeth Lafon
SHADES: PETER ARDITO; PRODUCT IM
AGES COURTESY OF M
ANUFACTURERS
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