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indoors
A T HO M E
AGING GRACEFULLY
In old farmhouses,
bathrooms often were
carved out of back
porches. Kelly achieved
a similar effect by
planking the ceiling and
walls in the master
bath,
left.
The chrome-
and-granite vanity is a
modern take on an old-
fashioned washstand.
CASUAL LEANINGS
Propping photos or
artwork on the floor
“looks a little more
collected and
comfortable” and
leaves breathing space
for a beautiful iron
headboard,
above.
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For buying information
seepage 232.
CREAMY WHITE + GRAY NEUTRALS = CLEAN COUNTRY
■ Pure cream makes a sophisticated backdrop for aged textures
and painted furniture; Benjam
in Moore Glacier White (OC-
37
).
■ A soft putty gray pairs well with white walls as an accent for
wood trim; Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (
7051
).
■ Like your favorite khakis, warm
beige looks great with crisp
white linens in a bedroom; Sherwin-Williams Cargo Pants (
7738
).
■ Accent a special feature, like Kelly did on her stair rail, with a deep
greenish brown that mimics aged bronze; Sherwin-Williams
Urbane Bronze (
7048
).
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