-aa Ago Kirric A fireplace opens to both the family room and dining room with both rooms sharing a single wooden mantle that curves around through the hallway. window, designed by Scott and cre- ated by Rae. The home's three bedrooms are on an upper level, including those of children, Jared, 11, and Madalyn, 9, each designed with an attached bathroom. Being in Jared's room is like looking out into a turquoise and blue ocean. "My sister and I painted the walls to match his sheets, which look like tall waves," Rae said. "Scott took his old windsurfer and turned it into a desk with a sail." Rae also faux-painted Madalyn's lavender-colored walls. Bright pas- tel flowered balloon valances match her comforter. From the vibrantly toned furni- ture — including a sofa uphol- stered in blue and black striped fabric with red and yellow accents and a red laminate dining room table — to the vividly colored art pieces and unique contemporary opaque orange and cobalt-blue light fixtures, the house is bright. The unique placement of the rooms also adds to the home's brightness. Continued on page 20 Danielle Peleg Gallery BEST Fine Art Selection BEST Quality Framing BEST Service for 25 Years Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 10-6, Sunday 1-4 4301 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Cross Winds Mall, at Lone Pine Road 248.626.5810 www.daniellepeleggallery.com JNPLATINUM • MARCH ZOOS • 19