Character Traits-Living room

In the combined dining/living area, “the orientation of the furniture and lighting clearly defines each room,” Vacca says, but one large area rug unifies the two in a space-enhancing way.

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Character Traits-Family room

Existing sofas in the family room and elsewhere are upholstered in Crypton, a high-performance fabric. A custom, oversized dark wood coffee table grounds the setting. Hints of blue were introduced […]

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Character Traits-Kitchen

The kitchen (seen behind the family room sofa) mixes shades of white with a pale blue/gray ceramic backsplash. Natural materials such as walnut and marble countertops honor the integrity of […]

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Character Traits-Bookcase Displays

Bookcase displays were once cluttered with double the number of vintage accessories and mementos. “Kara worked her magic,” refining and editing the collections down to the most meaningful, owner Bonnie […]

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Shingle-Minded-Textured Walls

The homeowners wanted their interiors to reflect a modern approach to traditional seashore decor. The floating cabinet features lively colors and a variety of textures.

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Less Is More-Living area

“I call it ‘luxurious minimalism,’” architect Gary Rosard says of the duplex condominium’s style. “It’s very spare.”

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Beyond Basic-Family Room

A new display and storage built-in is a focal point in the family room, which offers plenty of seating with two sofas (one shown in the photo) and chairs positioned […]

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