It seems like everyone is looking for a house with character these days, but character alone isnt enough to make a home truly stylish. A clear design vision, careful curation, and sound spatial planning are also essential when updating a historic home for the modern era. When designer Kara Hobbs clients asked her to help update their 1970s home, she was up to the challenge - especially when it came to rethinking the living room.
A Designer Took This 70s Living Room From Gloomy to Groovy (No Reno Necessary!)
Apartment Therapy - 2 May 2026 18:50
It seems like everyone is looking for a house with character these days, but character alone isnt enough to make a home truly stylish. A clear design vision, careful curation, and sound spatial planning are also essential when updating a historic home for the modern era. When designer Kara Hobbs clients asked her to help update their 1970s home, she was up to the challenge - especially when it came to rethinking the living room.
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