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Soften With Natural Elements

The asymmetrical nature of growing things helps offset the square edges of tiles or marble. Greenery in the form of lucky bamboo softens the edges of this renovated Asian-style bathroom by Thomas A. Conway.

Mark McCauley, ASID, is the author of Color Therapy at Home (Rockport Publishers) and Interior Design for Idiots (Great Quotations Publishing Company). He is senior designer at Darleen's Interiors in Naperville, Ill., www.darleensinteriors.com.