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Dark and Stormy

Warm, comforting and welcoming, add dramatic flair to your interior

A living room design that adds dramatic flair with Mahogany brown accents
Laura Steffan photo

Drama is back, and while we still love a gorgeous neutral, returning to earthy, warm hues is a refreshing redux.

The cozy library project above is the brainchild of designer Aaron Hahnselle of Hahnselle Studio, which transformed an underutilized space in the 1906-era home of Rena and Dr. Neil Jolly into a classic reading room; the perfect warm gathering space for families and guests.

The wall and ceiling color are a custom blend created with the help of the team at Helm Paints using “Classic Burgundy” as the base, per Hahnselle’s choice of color palette. The final effect created a finish reminiscent of velvet wallpaper. The addition of bookcases to the room’s existing millwork and additional gold leaf details completes the look that would inspire anyone to linger in luxury.

For more information, hahnsellestudio.com.

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