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Textured seagrass wallpaper lines the back wall of the primary bedroom; bright white board-and-batten detailing
above the fireplace also creates visual interest. Two hanging bubble glass pendants with woven detailing maximize
nightstand space. Doors on both sides of the fireplace (one shown) open to a private roof deck.
holiday get-togethers or for everyday use. The host chairs, custom
leather wingbacks that are scaled to suit a tall homeowner, “impart a
formal touch,” Brady explains. “To strike a balance, and add a touch
of playfulness, we opted for more casual side chairs with exquisite
detailing on their backs.”
The kitchen is appointed with custom white inset cabinets, honed
white Calacatta Lincoln marble countertops and a warm, white oak
island, all balanced by black and natural accents. Even the family pug,
“Summer,” has her sweet spot: a built-in doggie bed tucked into the
base of the island (not visible in photo).
Style and practicality also went hand in hand in the design of the
family room, one of two primary gathering spaces in the house. A dark
blue rug “helps conceal the wear-and-tear that comes with a family and
a dog,” Brady says. And high-performance fabrics on the sectional and
ottoman “ensure resilience against sticky fingers.”
A stain- and water-resistant Crypton fabric on a pullout sofa in the
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