Think dual-purpose.
Look for furniture that
works hard: beds and
coffee tables with
drawers, ottomans with
lift-off tops for out-of-
sight storage, chests
that can stow linens
and tableware and also
serve as buffets.
ENTRY PO IN T Drawers in the mudroom,
above,
keep scarves, jackets, market bags,
and other gear out of sight until needed.
COOKING CLASS Splashes of marble,
distinctive light fixtures, and turned
table legs give Betsy’s kitchen,
right,
a
dressy touch.
EXTRA W ORK CEN TER
Hidden behind a pocket
door, a small but efficient
pantry eliminates the need
for upper cabinets in the
kitchen. Electrical outlets
let Betsy use and keep in
place her mixer, food
processer, and other
countertop appliances.
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