A shallow soffit that could accommodate both LED cove lighting and recessedfixtures was recommended. The plan included upgrading modest base and crown molding and replacing the rectilinear entry between the living room and family room with a soft arch. The undisputed scene stealer, however, would be a stunning glass bead installation on the ceiling. With a construction plan in place, Deborah turned her attention to furnishing the room with a combination of the clients’ reupholstered furniture and new pieces. A review of three furniture plan options suggested the best location for the sofa was beneath the focal wall mural and that the piano should maintain its location in front of the bay window. Photography: Timothy Williams