The kitchen flows smoothly into the family room, where the furniture is elegant and casual. The four swivel chairs offer versatility. Each has its own drink table, so when all are turned toward the plasma television, the space becomes a mini-theater. A long, glass-fronted storage bench runs under the windows on one side of the room. At the rear, beside windows overlooking the garden, is a reading nook with a poppy-print chaise.

Windows: Pella. Custom rug: Karastan. Furnishings: Norwalk.