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I always remember reading about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's residence in Mexico City that was made of two separate houses connected by a bridge. I always thought that was one of the most brilliant homes ever built.

The fireplace is actually fine. The mantel needs to be updated and the interior paint scheme needs to be changed. I'm tending to agree with most of the posters that there needs to be a monochromatic color scheme in the room that's a light gray or cool white. Bring color in with accessories.

The mantel should be an overscale warm tone natural wood and set lower than the current mantel - maybe something with a miter so that the mantel can wrap the corner as well. Refrain from "decorating" mantel too much. I'd opt for a simple display of colorful glass pieces - set asymmetrically toward the corner.

Ideally, you'd be able to change the finish on the floor to a lighter gold tone (like white oak) color and match the mantel to that. If that's not possible try to get the mantel color close to the floor color, but not as dark.

I know everyone thinks neutral, but my heart tells me that this house needs the trim/soffet to be a mid century pink and the door wants to be a yellow chartreuse.

See chartreuse and apple blossom from the Sherwin Williams suburban modern collection.

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/paint_colors/explore/paint_color_palettes/interior/int_suburban/index.jsp

We have a similar sunny bedroom with south facing windows. I painted the walls "devine glass" and the ceiling "devine medallion". www.devinecolor.com
The glass color is like a multi-hued gray that has green, lavender or even brown undertones depending on the light.

http://flickr.com/#/photos/psymonetta/1511172531/in/set-72157601552624056/

I think this space is perfect for two love seats facing each other and flanking the fireplace.

Then, you can do a console along the "south" wall, and a demilune table with two occasional chairs in the bay. The desk should go under the window in the "northwest" corner. (using directions to describe orientation in the drawing, not the actual direction).

A day bed along the "east" wall, and a round dining table in the transitional space. (assuming the kitchen is on the other side of the doors somewhere).

I would definitely start with draperies. Use a chintz, if you want to add pattern, and then pull the accent colors from the fabric. Go floor to ceiling on both windows. I would try to stay close to the wall color for the base of the fabric, but look for something with maybe a little chinoiserie and a nice pomegranate red print with a little black, gold and ivory.

Then you can start adding more pops of red around the room - like a large vase on the console. Maybe eventually change out the rug for a more traditional Persian rug in a red color.

The ceiling in my bedroom is the color of chocolate milk. I love it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/psymonetta/1511172531/in/set-72157601092299799/

For the people that are asking about the meat...

I have seen brushtail pet food at my local grocery store. So, the meat can be used. I don't know the percentage that is utilized, but it is happening.

a classic pinky beige would be good.

http://www.colorcharts.org/ccorg/resources/results.aspx?find=5M4T-X5P6-23J5

My proudest moment was when I first sat down in front of the sewing machine my parents bought me as a holiday gift two years ago. After a 18 year hiatus from even being in the presence of a sewing machine, I sat down, took a deep breath, read the instructions and threaded a bobbin on the first try.

Hooray for 4H. I guess those lessons stuck.