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One room, three ways

Written by Allison Lind
Designed by Gina Provenzano
Photographed by Jeff McNamara

With the right basic pieces, you can mix up the style of any room as the mood strikes. Ty's new Costa del Mar dining room furniture for Sears, with its straight lines, sleek finish and brushed metal legs, provides the perfect foundation for doing just that. You can decorate in Ty Style with lime green, or go exotic in turquoise or eclectic in aubergine. In any setting, your furniture proves that by simply swapping accessories, you have endless options to dress up a room to suit your personality. You could say that it is versatile.!

Citrus green and bright orange are Ty's favorite colors, and they make a striking combo that complements the warm tone of his furniture. Assorted reclaimed frames are given a new finish and become an affordable and unique wall decoration. Ty's accessories, including a bamboo rug, add an earthy vibe, while hits of white brighten the space.

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

One room, three ways

Freshly cut fronds are a fantastic spot and bring a bit of nature to the table; its color plays well with the earthy tone of Ty's Square dinnerware in Lemon Grass. Orange bedding joins other touches of orange in the room, while orchids floating in clear vases offer a fresh touch.

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

One room, three ways

An overall palette of turquoise and a mix of playful patterns on the wall and floor keep this look chic and fun. Little pops of bright yellow color add an extra touch. Wall decals are a fun solution to wall coverings - change them up for a new look as the mood strikes.

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

One room, three ways

A new twist on takeout:Create a centerpiece by slipping a flower vase or small pot into a takeout box. When dinner is over, it can double as a parting gift for guests.

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

One room, three ways

Black and white is always an amazing combo, but adding a big splash of purple makes the scene pop. Go with a warmer tone, like berries instead of lavender, to complement the wooden furniture. Homemade illustrations, with simple silhouette drawings of everyday objects in black frames, are a graphic (and affordable) option for walls.

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

One room, three ways

Instead of overwhelming the table with flowers, flank a single bouquet with vases filled with colored water (food coloring does the job). For a personal addition to your table setting, create mats from black-and-white copies of snapshots printed on tabloid-size paper.!

Photographer:Jeff McNamara

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