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A Cure for the Common Condo

The symptoms: a washed-out palette and a down-and-out vibe. The Rx: a little reconstructive surgery, followed by a heavy dose of wallpaper, fabric, and paint

Photographer Dominique Vorillon; Stylist Heather Chadduck, Writer Melissa Bigner

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Remedy No. 3: Bring on the Color and Texture

For the owners’ requested palette, Phoebe took a cue from the faux wood screens and incorporated natural-tone furnishings spanning from bleached driftwood to stained teak. “It’s amazing how warm and cool brown can be,” Phoebe says of the anchoring color. “That’s perfect for a family who uses a space year-round.” Offsetting the predominantly brown hues are accessories in pale blues, orange, and russet pink.