By Sherri Dalphonse Orange is hot. Bleached-wood floors are out. Overstuffed is over. They want to be able to lie down and have a nap in one room. They want you to feel welcome when you walk into their house.
People have such little free time, they really treasure it.
They tend to think of their houses as refuges. That seems to be high on the list these days. But at the same time, they have young children. Parents want comfortable spaces where kids can do art projects without messing up precious Oriental rugs. Tabletops crowded with knickknacks won't do.