Autumn afternoons by the fireplace were the vision that inspired Heather and Matt, who imagined a young family snuggled up with one another on a blustery day. “They [would] lounge on the cushy sofas, read in a chair by the fire, or play cards on the tufted ottomans,” say the designers. Their My Rowe Design incorporates a pair of extra-large 90” Madeline Sofas that offer plenty of space to spend the afternoon talking, laughing and playing. With a Hannah Chair and Ophelia Chair also in the mix, there’s more than enough soft seating to go around, and “this space invites true relaxation and leisure.”

Offering all the warmth and comfort of a cozy fall sweater, the use of textured fabric and plush velvet in rich jewel tones gives a relaxed and tactile feel to Heather and Matt’s My Rowe Design. “We love how the deep, saturated colors…evoke a moody and stately atmosphere with a modern flair,” they remark on the dark wallpaper and generous number of throw pillows. Bold choices such as the blooms-on-black wall pattern and a collection of brass accents add just a hint of sophisticated edge to this otherwise easy, laid-back lounge space.