“I hate going into a
house without books
It makes me wonder
what the people do
Pale colors flow between the dining room portion of
the great room and the kitchen,
above.
“It’s surprising
how much color there is in subdued hues, especially
against white trim,” Mary says. ‘‘Paint is so deceiving
when you look at it on a small chip.” She used 2X2-foot
sample squares to test the colors in different light.
“It’s a room where I flop down and read,” Mary says of
the light-filled living area, top
right
On the coffee table,
stacks of books encourage guests to pick one up.
Beaded board on the cabinetry and a farmhouse sink
are classic cottage touches in the renovated kitchen,
opposite.
On the island, Mary maxed out cookbook
storage with bookshelves built where decorative
columns were originally planned.
F o r buying inform a tion see page
270
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