Naturally serene

Thanks to its tailored sofas (actually a sectional treated as two pieces) and rich chocolate brown accents, the living room is the most grown-up space in the house. The bookcases that flank the mantel have wide shelves to accommodate signature pieces like the Martha Sturdy oversize platter. Herma likes a variety of textures: chocolate brown velvet draperies (in summer, they're exchanged for breezy linen) and a shag rug add sensuousness.