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INTERIOR DESIGN BY SUSANA SIMONPIETRI OF CHANGO & CO.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTIAN TORRES @CHRISTIANTORRESPHOTO

A Welcoming Space

This modern family home was designed by Susana Simonpietri, creative director of Brooklyn-based interior design studio Chango & Co. The homeowners wanted the space to reflect their laid-back and easy-going lives for their four young children and pet dog. The result is a home filled with creams, blues and warm tones to help the family relax at the end of the day.

Airy Comfort

Located adjacent to the entry is the hallway with arched ceilings, which provides contrast to the hard lines of the surrounding architecture. The living room is bright and features neutral accent tones that balance out the space. The room is painted a light cream to allow the space to be illuminated by the panoramic window, and the seating area surrounds two coffee tables with marble finishes to contrast the simplicity of the room and add depth.

Bold And Cozy

The dining room is filled with terracotta, cognac leather and different tones of blue which appear in different variations throughout the rest of the home. The walls are lined with textured wallpaper, and the large window facing the table brightens the room and allows the residents to enjoy the view while sitting on the built-in bench underneath.

The study provides a great distinction from the light tones of the rest of the home, with walls painted in a rich navy blue. The tan leather sofa and orange chairs bring warmth to the space, and the coffee table with the geometric brown and blue design tie together the color palette of the room. The space is complete with built-in bookshelves and a bright orange geometric piece to match the orange tones in the seat fabric.

Sunny Oasis

The brightness of the living room continues into the sunroom. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling arched windows, the residents can relax and enjoy the surrounding greenery. The room is centered with a sectional and a round stone-top coffee table. Two wooden cage lights give a natural feeling to the room.

A Serene Space

The primary bedroom returns to the original clean tones of the home, providing a sense of calm and serenity. The king bed is completed with a beige leather bench and simple white table lamps, as well as a gray carpet to compliment the similar accent tones in the room.

Charming Retreats

Heading into the girl’s bedroom, there is a colorful patterned wallpaper. The vast window that takes up one wall allows natural light to flow into the room and is framed by salmon pink curtains for privacy. The crib and armchair are placed right in front of the window to allow the residents to enjoy the outside scenery and natural sunlight with comfort.

The boy’s bedroom is filled with cooler tones, and the beautiful rich blue walls match the floor-toceiling drapes. The room features bunk beds and matching builtin shelves. Each bed includes a white sconce and white bedding outlined in dark blue to tie the room together.

Playful Places

The nursery features wallpaper inspired by the animals from Noah’s Ark, as well as light blue bubble side tables, standing bookcases, and a silk hand-loomed burnt orange throw blanket. A felt rug enhances the soft, comforting feel of the room.

The playroom provides a spark of color, with many fun details for the kids to enjoy. The standout piece of furniture is the Teepee, and the brightly colored chairs and stuffed animals complement this room. The black and white wallpaper is decorated with colorful portraits, and an entire wall is converted into a chalkboard and a bulletin board to encourage creativity.

SOURCES | COLOR PALETTE

OSLO CHANDELIER illuminatevintage.com

VINTAGE WALL SCONCE walmart.com

NORWEGIAN DA NISH MODERN CHESTNUT TAPERED DINING SET overstock.com

FLORAL WALLPAPER wayfair.com

LACQUERED GLINDA SIDEBOARD anthropologie.com