TOH editors learn the hard way—by renovating our own homes. Here, multimedia editor Alex Bandon redoes her garden apartment, one affordable DIY project at a time
More recently, I painted my front entryway in this deep eggplant color. This is a space that gets no direct sunlight, so trying to keep it bright is not really important. Instead, as people enter the apartment they first experience a dark and cozy cocoon, which makes the transition into the living room's open space and light much more dramatic. The color contrast helps the living room appear larger than it actually is.
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