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Article posted: 11/3/2012 5:00 AM

Grandma’s dated family room shines after makeover

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This modern-day makeover boldly moves into today, while tipping its hat to yesteryear. (SHNS photo courtesy HGTV)

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This space was a well-preserved relic of the 1960s, complete with pristine parquet flooring, popcorn ceiling, wood paneling and orange shag rugs and curtains.

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Dana has fond memories of her grandmother's house and the time she spent there as a child. Years later, she and her husband, Simon, bought the house and faced a dilemma: How could they renovate what was a distinctly dated family room, while still preserving Dana's precious memories of Grandma?