Opposite

: A thrift-shop daybed tucks into a stair-top landing. Christine often finds Stefan asleep here with a book in his hands. “ It’s restful,”

she says, “ but it’s also a great little spot to have cocktails.”

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Opposite the master bed, a red side table and

fun pillow is all that’s needed to wake up a neutral corner. Existing white wainscoting seems custom-made for orange accents. A mix of new

and vintage pieces turns a neglected closet off the master bedroom,

below,

into an office and kid-free zone. US)