This formal living room, at the front of a California bungalow, was transformed with white paint and stained oak panelling that matches the hardwood flooring. A coffee-coloured wall in the centre incorporates a recessed television. The room is design

This formal living room, at the front of a California bungalow, was transformed with white paint and stained oak panelling that matches the hardwood flooring. A coffee-coloured wall in the centre incorporates a recessed television. The room is designated a quiet zone in the house, to be used by children and adults alike.