#uplight

An uplight concealed behind large palms casts dramatic shadows on the ceiling and walls, doubling the plants' impact.

On walls, hand-painted paper mimics the feeling underfoot of polished black granite and travertine.

A grab bar next to the toilet and a cantilevered sink help wheelchair users maneuver.

Living rooms, once again, are becoming places for living: for relaxing, playing with the children, entertaining, eating, and, in some cases, cooking, not necessarily simultaneously but with harmony in one space. As the heart of the house, the living room deserves extra attention.