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Bringing 'Downton Abbey' style into the home

quot;Downton Abbeyquot;-inspired decor informs Kristie Barnett's home, including

Photo credit: AP Photo Melanie G Photography | "Downton Abbey"-inspired decor informs Kristie Barnett's home, including gilded finishes and opulent upholstery. (Aug. 29, 2012)

Intrigued by the drama and inspired by the sophistication of British aristocrats in "Downton Abbey," some fans are plotting to bring the series' style into their own homes, from gilded finishes to opulent upholstery to portrait paintings.

"We've gone so casual in the last decade in terms of home decor. I think there is a desire to be a little more formal, or a little more glamorous," says...

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