See the stunning rooms in this inspirational idea house
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1 of 8David Wakely
Laundry chute and floorcloth
A built-in laundry chute drops clothing into a pullout hamper that can be rolled to the undercounter washing machine. Once washed and dried, the clothes are stored in individual wire baskets, each one labeled for its owner. A painted vinyl runner adds a colorful splash.
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Paper valance
The window valance in the guest room rewards close inspection: It’s fashioned from a strip of crimped and perforated wallpaper strung on tensioned wire.
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Dish drawer
Dowels create vertical pockets in the oversize kitchen drawer; they’re designed to provide easy access to dinner plates.
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Hidden file
Three drawers built into the home office window seat function as camouflaged storage for files.
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Wine shaft
The door to the left of the dining area fireplace looks like a built-in hutch, but like a good vintage it reveals surprising depth: It opens to a cool wine closet, with shelves that hold 450 bottles.
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See-through shelves
A cabinet in the great hall allows for views to the hallway behind the living area fireplace.
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Color combo
The wall colors are designed to harmonize with one another. Here yellow, khaki, and red hues create a warm composition.
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Terrace fountain
The glistening celadon green urn creates a cool, eye-catching fountain on a rear terrace. The glazed terra-cotta jar was adapted for use as a water feature.