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Article posted: 10/27/2012 1:00 AM

Palatine townhouse gets a bachelor pad treatment

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The fireplace was freshened up with a new mantel/facade.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

A custom-designed sofa, along with a masculine color scheme of red, black, gray and muted gold set the stage in the living area.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

A custom-designed sofa, along with a masculine color scheme of red, black, gray and muted gold set the stage in the living area.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

A custom-designed sofa, along with a masculine color scheme of red, black, gray and muted gold set the stage in the living area.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

The cramped dining area opposite the island was made functional by transforming the island into a bar perfect for eating a quick meal.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

The dining area makes a bold use of red, and brings in a flavor of the outdoors with the "lily pond" painting.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

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The master bedroom focal point is the Wing Man bed. The window treatment includes black silk side panels.

Norman Sizemore Architectural and interior design

The living room, before the makeover.

The bedroom, before the makeover.

The fireplace, before the makeover.

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Known as the “affordable” interior designer, Marya Taylor achieved this four-room makeover from planning to installation in just eight weeks on a conservative budget.