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By PJ Bremier
D
ecorating your home can be exciting in any season but
there's something special about enhancing interiors in
preparation for the winter months.
It's the place to which we retreat for warmth from the chilly
weather, it's the place we entertain ourselves and our guests
when we can't linger outdoors, and i where we celebrate our
family traditions and holidays.
So, how does a home get that pulled-together magazine
look? Here's what fi ve local design experts suggest.
First impressions
Scott McMahan, an in-home stylist at Mill Valley's West Elm,
believes in making good fi rst impressions, and that includes
your home.
Winter
Decorations
'Tis the season for warmth, light and texture
Cokas Diko's "Winter Wonderland" incorporates bark and branches, as well as tones of ivory, soft gold and bronzes for this warm glow. Owner Patrick Mutt
likes adding ambiance by updating a chandelier with low wattage vanity bulbs or placing ivory-colored candles around the room. – Photo provided by Cokas Diko
