The clients wanted to update their dated and drab living room. They envisioned French Art Deco with a hint of the elegant ambience of New York City's Cafe Carlyle on a cold winter night. They requested that I keep the antigue lacquered secretary and I kept the taffeta draperies. I imagined a quiet, elegant room that would reflect the style and sophistication of the client. To quiet the mood and create the sense of a romantic club, I selected a dark sage toned paint. The glare from the windows posed an uncomfortable distration to guests sitting on the sofa in its previous location. So, I angled the sofa so that one wouldn't be looking directly into the windows. I added a bronze toned sheer fabric for roman shades, to become sun glasses for the room, cutting the glare, but sheer enough to not obstruct the view of an adjoining park and city sky line. Two lounge chairs bordering the window provide a place for the couple to enjoy a glass of wine, read the paper, and enjoy the views. When entertaining these chairs can be turned to face the sofa for conversation with guests.