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Everything and the kitchen sink

Article Abstract:

Margaret and Keith Baldwin appointed Nick Geragi, a kitchen designer to make their new kitchen bigger, brighter and more open after their move to Oregon from their old house in Stamford, Connecticut. Nick designed the space with simple vintage touches in mind, such as the combination of painted and unpainted finishes, glass-fronted cabinetry, carved nooks, and light fixtures and faucets with a turn-of-the-century feel.

Methods, Kitchens, Interior design

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Sleek simple

Article Abstract:

The way in which a clutter-free space, carved into the rocky coast of Maine, lets people from Swiss and German backgrounds to make most of their home is explained. The simplicity that lies in the symmetry of the front door which is flanked by identical lights and windows and the passive solar design makes sure that the sunlight warms rooms in the winter and deeps them cool in the summer is discussed.

Architecture, Domestic, Home design

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Time traveler

Article Abstract:

Details about Lois and Warren's New Hampshire home in England are given. The connected farmhouse with attached barn, a typical New England style of the 1800s blends seamlessly into an area where historic buildings have hugged landscape for centuries.

Historic buildings

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