In the hilltop town of Sepúlveda, Spain, the 16th-century manor, with its vine-covered, fortress-like masonry, has belonged ...

Key Points Start with one piece of furniture—and let its size and placement guide the rest of the room’s layout.Use painter's ...

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When you think of old-fashioned living rooms, you might imagine brown wallpaper or knitted doilies, but there's a larger decor element that's seriously dated.