Spectacular Pool Pavilion

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030429143227106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv6kr4NnP8g4K14fmYT4uiBJWO-QMaWB9Lw1B4uu-CJMyLrmnhohhRTpXopL_6FZqrhPTkBpUWrxycISwlGpny9oKjQK66eJVS7FRZ_xyJuU41VQahLDu0fm3crUM7EChvW-Kgxwt3OeA/s400/Outdoor+pool+house+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">In New England during the winter months we sometimes have to stay indoors - this year with so much snow, we have been indoors more than we have wanted to be. Our friend, the fabulous architect, Tom Catalano, of Catalano Architects, shared this gorgeous Pool Pavilion with me. A wonderful respite from the chilly, snowy days. Beautiful photography by the talented interior photographer, Eric Roth.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241304894130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8kKFGPeNrR37twzYUyiu5zR8l5yn9cS2CFTTF0mewVHsBLcOfmS98Lo4KinLA3KSvQ38DvKtTQzOfSR7-jRjcUMaWCr_1Cb86UzXXk7feMcYK7EfUKoGWfcXYdW3Hc-BrmVPVQfXFbn_/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">What a spectacular space. I love the post and beam ceiling details. It is wonderful oasis of natural lighting with french doors on three sides.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030433372297458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE2z0V5XIVxbZnQK6POU93Ne3w5HsrWYpjSgVTRZlALH0SNSMw4ougKW4Yl4C9xW1stuRaJgYFY57syFr6OdZpjms-TZnXdaXZBYJcOXloe_t7ddagJREJGK_tXvjc8tNtUPjaRVJBq21/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+3+%25283%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a closer shot looking from the other side. Notice the ceiling beams and painted a gray green - it wonderfully compliments the wood doors and walls. </span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241829718722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeswKHDPE-tm4apJglLRisY8KnWpibFRDQDFi9i5Jm0fNwtaYMDRnV8Vj4uzMiB0k27HEsXW-YvVem56R6zRTf7ZFKavj_XsxIS3JjsRTkDHxPObw_9o20RMJ0QtfM5_3TZiMT0crnR9z1/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">From this angle we can see the windows very high in ceiling to add even more light. No matter what the temperature outdoors, in this pool pavilion you immediately feel like you have escaped the winter and are at a fabulous resort. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030235559094754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7Ixghl_6Gh81m-GTnaqyLCRGciQPqWhyav8sYBczbDHRXFRs3-D1exlOrrBichdiFZCrglu0JzuwVRYxc9w09oBpP_1aCidKHB0Flar9utaUNchWumtWznksc7GtoJmr1K4JPgp0uNuz/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+gym+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Directly off the pool is a tranquil home gym and yoga studio. In this home it is easy to stay in shape all year long. If you look closely in the mirrors you can see the ceiling beams of the pool area.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030244393879682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZDOfFYFYoDGH-dhkOzuTog68156uGOfEwYywHhBT3OUrBy2E9t7Cu5Z7lO4u7duy2qnd8S32B63gb_hw044CZ_yMRZkQPdCHJvjRsQlDjWbDlEDf1F_umFeQC98greZqfpxjUVFQikUi/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Of course the house also boasts a gorgeous Billiards Room.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030925131811458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HyLATIQTmdTZBfnIpJOp36ES_blVBUxw1kFyONRfucimok12XMAWqa25pkxkHL3gw2yY0VSY1Rga6Y8MVPGq90LWiKZVDAUsGpHyS_5xj0X93uHIr9s1dqQtOuKKITcuEQc8BAWsoMEc/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" /> Look at stone work around the bar. Just stunning!!! This home has so much to offer on those days when you are snowed in and you just want to stay home. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s1600/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030233636384530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Thanks again to Catalano Architects for sharing this Pool Pavilion with us. To see more of this home from a previous post, "Lessons of a Grand Home", click </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/04/lessons-from-grand-home.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit Catalano Architects click </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit the website of photographer Eric Roth click </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos by </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Roth </span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">and </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">Catalano Architects</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">- not to be copied with our permission)</span></span></div>

Spectacular Pool Pavilion

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Welcome Back Thru Dutch Doors

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s1600/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102455025150658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi41yY3KwvTVpwqNFCm5OnMpTQzywoAURjAUsQvXSmyXQEGaB3W9wZDYoy6ah4GFlsLrp1tGHOuK3EDK3Lo0W4z2GuAcTg4tvFKdGXM13FP8z6GN818YneExrO6l3Pp2tx7M_yweIHYwvx/s400/Dutch+door+tradtional+home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Traditional Home)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">One of my favorite design elements are Dutch Doors. I love how they make an entryway immediately more casual, warm and fun. I have always imagined my children playing, each on a different side of the door - playing store, lemonade stand or ticket booth. </span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540103034705843570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PXy86DkXSkjVUdd2BH3JcetsAoEVgFAX0SLtfLK5lVtChSgX8G7voc2W-lWyMHk17AEfkJa5Fr7WyrXDcA9AFl8J2Af6RzPxZ1Lv-g-vxuGrAife2dyW61t83iPY7B2mJni2BjO99bEx/s400/Dutch_Door_-_Coastal_Living_Mag.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Looking out from a Dutch Door when the top is open is wonderful, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">as shown above in this fabulous ocean front home fr</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">om Coastal Living. When we redo our beach house, adding a Dutch door is at the top of my list. So over the years I have collected several images of my favorites.</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540103032236941314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL__Sp-ybWBNhsBpXc9b8bpkfoW11gNLSO8gYeObUSJInlH8P-PgvAzJWBfp4ZPRyLy_j5sZHxD8Qq1fCpF8GGFw_W4OMb0bNg-7hkUOfk4bLPkm28Ax-UEsLIQSjR2pmP6zAAfT5iM2Z/s400/dutch_door_from_bhg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This natural wood Dutch door, which I found via BH&G, is high on my list of favorites. I love the iron work and my husband Dave, loves natural wood color.</span></span></div></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102794494072706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEXwdK3ITnGX060zV9EmDLgjNc6po8pYatBLajkBWlFQtKDHBpgbYYjH6lXJEwUWpD3j7fbFxAZ1371v7jf4BsgLB-mngpD6lJVH5RTR2izn0k-0IrE5PmDFIsGqopfXV5x5vCFF95sNA/s400/dutch+door_bhg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is another beautiful entry from BH&G. This Dutch Door is surrounded by glass. Notice the diamond pattern on the sidelights and the transom. Very pretty.</span></span></div></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102782263363202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQupHao0AyTGcqkx6Gd1iVTMU82-7PTvVnbeBREqya2gAINVQITzbC4CM9H1ZU74blso03YV3Zqi2HsuaWM4Rs_RBV2QrkjUsGEDYK3SF6E3RtxWfK2F6DNvtS4eeEl-vQMdl_a3LuURH/s400/Dutch+door+windsor+smith+cdt.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Another photo I have had for some time from favorite designer, Windsor Smith via (</span><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Joni at CDT</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">). Though a very neutral space, I love the punch of turquoise brought into the room when the top of the door is open.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540111931498769746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvSA3g5EMUHNOLun4PqVNjquAePbV6KRp3Aoim8BwesPf4u78XpB75pYR7BaFwh9dQjtI1v3GWZGmkySa2cr9jQTc22-1niwwUv2QCqtAOdZZQuIflpuTDWwGxqZ3TB-kuEtRAl-yn_5a/s400/Dutch+Door+design+sponge.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 388px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is another turquoise door I found at </span><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Design Sponge</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. I love how the color of the door is repeated again on the inside of the bookcase</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540111940922052322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HO2Nf72ffJ6aqa6ImkRUA8ukGwp5jg5Av1WON2aekUGaq2iLqtb3vofrHys5MOpsaAHvq8-5lWRGZndNLP6g5JpoKJ1VstPDBImN-mDUG2cGbV3wzrDRzOS3gQuN0WJuYgQwPtURQV1X/s400/dutch-doors-kitchen-coastal-lvg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Another painted door from Coastal Living, this time in yellow. See how Dutch doors add a bit of whimsy and lend a casual feel to a space. This is the type of feeling I am trying to achieve at the beach house.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102772142212594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnwPKv-oz27FCUktbGoJi-L9GHcyQTEoOAl96yWBkelxQkiBYLbwswJ-BCA-nv_geSDRFgSYYSi1aqYqM4ENfyPZzhUefqZ6wVZFDTx5VOZV9BT3CAP-K8NkdXGw_K6dHbJTMcBSb8UNh/s400/Dutch+Door+V%2526L.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Brooke at </span><a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Velvet and Linen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> has a Dutch door in her gorgeous home. Can't you just feel the welcoming warmth in her house! Beautiful!!</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s1600/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102455025150658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi41yY3KwvTVpwqNFCm5OnMpTQzywoAURjAUsQvXSmyXQEGaB3W9wZDYoy6ah4GFlsLrp1tGHOuK3EDK3Lo0W4z2GuAcTg4tvFKdGXM13FP8z6GN818YneExrO6l3Pp2tx7M_yweIHYwvx/s400/Dutch+door+tradtional+home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A perfect entry! I adore this shot from Traditional Home. The Dutch door gives the illusion of a larger space. The black painted door, iron work and brick floor are sublime!</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102806651290562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s400/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here a laundry room/mudroom from Country Home, achieves the same illusion of space with a Dutch Door and with tile set on the diagonal. Cute dog!</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102441430525410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcjzmDcsmm_5G-FrlYy7Bu2EEKKjGuVpCPLaVopUt5ne_n9XieaiXqHPc_H_bCnQI80gk8IiLcfFGiJE7a07GmgBnRSVe7Ln4GuqcuQBrbAlXo75O4GRGU8iHJPwkZUCzlSmLweRoedtk/s400/Dutch+door+Jack+Arnold+Homes.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">photo-Jack Arnold Homes)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This door has a lovely arch and X design on the bottom. The door is fully closed, but if you look closely you will see that it is in fact a Dutch door.</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938836286217682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDKfkmlrnlH3wcmzGXCjtkz4o8P1ylHFYaenMp6U7jxUQa6VukZNqVJLCkrfjWh9OVpExdwTc8jo2DzBcTPxi0JaiZY7RYskV53vIhu5LT2UTAy5XscExfUlnJdcxLVTUUUWuGhgDa-a1/s400/Dutch+Door+Coastal+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This door from Coastal Living also has the X design on the bottom. This seems to be a common element.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938830311833186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4SGA4_1ZDI98ffqMtXv0tyhyphenhyphen9CNHNyCegkvfvFldgETNmVvr8Fc-mtwyZqBSLhMCS6mFDpoOAcsFlbTlfEeqWwEHdHpPxGPNKXW_RUmIgukhFfr2bnsb9gjDKKEM8RgwvZ5S0GU4XV9C/s400/Dutch+door+Catalano+architects+Eric+Roth.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Photo by Eric Roth for Catalano Architects)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:large;"> </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You have seen this lovely room before at Willow Decor. It's from our talented friends at Catalano Architects. Notice to the far right a beautiful Dutch door. See the rest of this spectacular home <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/06/catalano-architects-oyster-harbor-home.html">here</a>.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102436887105010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRfCFt8vkAhTqSYy6IesSn4VRgQyhxtj5NVBkoYM18RUNl3uXHScFnNxHp00GI1RG5SeGGyyla-4A6iegu6XglY5QDhxBr3jnrsAV_jm95FLnLaLshIzkkPwtPp8VPK9rZmrrQrWhoKoz/s400/Dutch+Door+Country+home" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Country Home)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The next two photos are kitchens with Dutch doors. This is my favorite room for incorporating a Dutch door into the design.</span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938820406097650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DqE3XgLR4FJPGRMWX5txxLTCeXPWxYYl8sn7wB1yJ93Ip39Qa3jmC-qdORe16qQhDdhgp_qWjXLj5i3Mc0RlX9NGwiY06QWyYie81jO6OI9AuHLCPEgfvTUdMU4cDyVlVkbFz41vq4A/s400/Dutch+door+apt+therapy.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(photo Coastal Living)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">n both instances the open top of the door really brings the outdoors in! I </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">love</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> the look but do have concerns with bugs flying in, as I have </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">never</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> seen a Dutch door style screen. </span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938805869558546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7b8dxFK4j23VZyFSsa6GogvMP65LjZZiQUcQ2CfVSIiMB60D6nayBYwd9g4FrijOE-rHRddww06VZbkeswaBKnIzez3kjSiPvPeInmzs0EtvNny7mO6fRoIC0nwi9i1DfQ6UFcNAVyOy/s400/Dutch+Door+-+Delware+historic+society.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Delaware Historic Society)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Above and below are two antique doors which caught my eye. I like this first door because I think the scale of the door is very interesting. I like the larger top. I would love to see the entire house but my suspicion is that the house itself is also very grand.</span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102450808762450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwlGLe0CyY5FnUSI5FCCgXeaT6cq0YvWN8fxaCj256cyn-vLn1JZunBXsk3h6pV9vx9lie3-xTr74FzCLythv82v9Rfb8sRj7Wun5c-SNpNXCQN3u6KOpatOvlLHjK4oq4Yhm_8GIR8Vn/s400/Dutch+door+this+old+house.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(photo - This Old House)</span></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Finally - this my favorite door of the bunch . I love the color, the antique hardware, the small window and of course how wonderful it looks with the stone surround. Over the next several months I'll be on the look out for an antique Dutch door. If you have a Dutch door, let me know how it "lives" and if you are thinking of adding one to your home let me know which one you prefer.</span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Also check out Karla's <i><b><a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html">Its The Little Things That Make a House a Home</a></b></i> blog. She took an old door she found on the side of the road and created a gorgeous Dutch Door - see how she did it <a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html">HERE</a>. Thanks so much Karla!!</span></span></div></div>

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A Coastal Dream by Catalano Architects

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Houses by the ocean always seem to draw me in.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s1600/2517O'Donnell121.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441727364855746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s400/2517O'Donnell121.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I love the shingle style architecture - and no one does it better than our friends at </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">. This particular house has incorporated a lighthouse theme.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s1600/2517O'Donnell122.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441717299251698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s400/2517O'Donnell122.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the "lighthouse" in this closer up photo. As usual, no detail was overlooked inside or out. You enter the home via a gorgeous cobblestone edged driveway. </span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s1600/2517O'Donnell106.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443377036149730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s400/2517O'Donnell106.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The back of the home is breathtaking - designed to take in the equally breathtaking views.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s1600/2517O'Donnell108.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443362678909314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s400/2517O'Donnell108.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the wavy clapboard in the peaks. It would have been easier (and less expensive) to put straight clapboard, but its these small details that add to the character and personality of the home.</span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s1600/2517O'Donnell117.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442242193095922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s400/2517O'Donnell117.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">This is the main entry hall - You can see the view through those spectacular windows out toward the ocean.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s1600/2517O'Donnell114.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442893114349826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s400/2517O'Donnell114.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is the entry hall with your back to ocean and facing the front door. Notice the tile is set on the diagonal.</span></span></div></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442888824583170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s400/2517O'Donnell115.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The staircase includes beautiful custom detailing - the moulding, wainscoting and railing. Notice all the window shapes. I also like the stair runner. </span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"></a></span></span></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442902845228034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYwcqHoMMpU3zh7g61WPs9d4cSExkCNPT1AqLCPt-PMC6Q_jHT4HYWoEoJXmowXdPSapEsUsSxPkoyqsJsKbYM6WFD4qLcVV7vq-O8xDf3zNhqncye_qaSsQJM6X7JsSDEDZOtIiOyDsP/s400/2517O'Donnell113.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here the back staircase has a lattice inspired wall. Much more interesting than a solid wall.</span></span></span></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s1600/2517O'Donnell118.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442219663790034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s400/2517O'Donnell118.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The family room evokes a feeling of being on a luxury yacht. The wood paneled walls are amazing.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s1600/2517O'Donnell119.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442233369157010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s400/2517O'Donnell119.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A close up of the bar. Just stunning!</span></span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s1600/2517O'Donnell120.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442208844260994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s400/2517O'Donnell120.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The kitchen and breakfast room move us back in the a more traditional coastal decor - white cabinets and beadboard ceilings.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s1600/2517O'Donnell123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441708174041330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s400/2517O'Donnell123.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Every coastal home needs a pool house/guest house. Again Catalano Architects continues the lighthouse theme and creates a charming oasis.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is a closer shot. Take a moment and study the outside - the attention to detail is really amazing. Notice the curved shape of the roof, wavy clapboard, railings, columns - This guest house is truly a gem. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"></a></span></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s1600/2517O'Donnell109.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443348954268130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s400/2517O'Donnell109.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The inside is also outstanding. I especially love the retractable doors which immediately transform an indoor room into an outdoor room.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s1600/2517O'Donnell110.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443345099145810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s400/2517O'Donnell110.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The interior detailing again astounds you - the curved staircase above is a work of art.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s1600/2517O'Donnell126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441690922733602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s400/2517O'Donnell126.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">And when the view and the pool aren't enough - you can enjoy time in the game room, equipped with pool table and two lane bowling alley. Isn't this so much fun??!!</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s1600/2517O'Donnell111.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442915412203010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s400/2517O'Donnell111.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Or find an quiet niche in the house to curl up with a good book. Clearly this home has it all!</span></span></div></div></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s1600/2517O'Donnell125.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441694457375426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s400/2517O'Donnell125.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A special thanks to Tom Catalano of </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> for sharing this outstanding dream home with us! For more inspiration visit Catalano Architects </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(all photos Catalano Architects by Warren Patterson-not to be copied without permission)</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

A Coastal Dream by Catalano Architects

Houses by the ocean always seem to draw me in. I love the shingle style architecture - and no one does it better than our friends at Catal...

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Lessons from a Grand Home

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462916333226759730" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtdhepFjI/AAAAAAAAExs/z2l6bq_hBjQ/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Bedrooom.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> One of the wonderful things about writing Willow Decor is the opportunity to get to know Architects, builders and other designers. Like any master skill, if you look closely and listen to these talented individuals you can learn an amazing amount. Master architect, Tom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> of <a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects</a>, was kind enough to send some photos of a house he recently finished. While the house clearly exceeds the price range most of us can afford, reflecting more closely on the design, we can learn a great deal about how to add details and features into our own more modest homes, for a stunning effect. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462919530957782706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AwXp9IPrI/AAAAAAAAEx0/hlRAovImTp4/s400/Catalano.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" />Here is the exterior of the home. Of course it is beautiful, but interesting things to note are the the roof lines and the use of multiple materials. Stone, cedar siding and wood accents and doors are featured prominently. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915490883114866" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AssfgRF3I/AAAAAAAAEwM/kbzx-I3j8mg/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Exterior+1.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Additionally notice the curved roof lines, copper roofing and copper accents. The cobblestone driveway also adds to the wonderful feeling outside.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915475066966994" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsrklZ09I/AAAAAAAAEwE/9Wk8I_Uk8ew/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Exterior+3.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> In your own home try to assess if you can add any one of these features to your existing exterior. A new wood door or cobblestone edging along your driveway or walkway can instantly elevate your exterior.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462914743927963986" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsBA4SAVI/AAAAAAAAEvE/jRdC80bYJWw/s400/EW+Tarca+Entryway.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Of course some things are difficult and expensive to change once in your home- like banisters. But take a look at this entry. The iron spindles add a such a lovely accent to space. Also notice all the mouldings in this area. They are so beautiful. The addition of moldings is another way to add grandness to your spaces. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915832798804274" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtAZPUeTI/AAAAAAAAEwk/GrDKbyjzyGo/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Livingroom.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The gorgeous living room has all the architectural features to make it a showplace: limestone fireplace, curved large windows, beautiful mouldings. Here the mouldings have been painted a soft <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">seafoam</span>, rather than white and become more prominent in the room. Paint is great tool to use to call more attention to a wonderful feature in your room - who could forget the black painted mantel from the movie It's Complicated (photo link <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/SzOWV_qfZnI/AAAAAAAArNA/5GvgLSS2W6A/living_room_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg">here</a>)? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915117567525730" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsWwy5Q2I/AAAAAAAAEvk/miRpslPkpoI/s400/Ed+Tarca+Diningroom+Overall.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The dining room color echos the living room colors and provides a beautiful flow. Also notice the light fixtures. I love sconces in a dining room. They provide ambient light that can really help create a spectacular atmosphere. Also notice how the beautiful windows are not covered with heavy draperies, but allow the light to flood the room.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915866218620258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtCVvOZWI/AAAAAAAAExE/sDLalL_RtTQ/s400/Ed+Tarca+Kitchen+3.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" />Thea kitchen is an area where details abound: the ceilings are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">coffered</span>, the cabinets have all the extras, not even the tile was overlooked.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Atc5X85YI/AAAAAAAAExk/yoGLtbGjLDA/s1600/EW+Tarca+archway.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462916322461279618" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Atc5X85YI/AAAAAAAAExk/yoGLtbGjLDA/s400/EW+Tarca+archway.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Notice the detailed inlay on the cabinet crown moulding and the extended sides of the cabinets. Also of note it is the wood wall moulding which highlights the arched opening into the breakfast/dining area.</span> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915857821734818" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtB2dQF6I/AAAAAAAAEw8/yM_02ziwPHA/s400/Ed+Tarca+Kitchen+2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I imagine that wall moulding was used to off set this moulding detail entering the family room. The wood trim around the stove hood is interesting.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915840520942882" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtA2Aa9SI/AAAAAAAAEws/87iMwGqhYIE/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Tile+Detail.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here is a close up of the tile design. Although the center piece is most likely expensive, the tiles that are not embellished are generally more affordable. Adding decorative tiles in strategic places, can give you an expensive, beautiful look for a reasonable cost. This can be done in your current tiled space, by carefully removing specific tiles and replacing the opened area with something more dramatic.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462914717679974754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Ar_fGReWI/AAAAAAAAEus/A5M4y3vePPk/s400/EW+Tarca+View+to+fireplace.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Another doorway with wall moulding that looks into the breakfast/dining area. I really love the raised fireplace. So cozy in the winter. Notice the color of the kitchen ties in nicely with the color of brick.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915499343197938" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Ass_BTtvI/AAAAAAAAEwc/vwR4ybPQSdQ/s400/ED+Tarca+Hopkinton+Library.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Off the entry, which you can see through the doorway is the library. Who wouldn't love to be surrounded by such fabulous wood and furnishings? Notice the ceiling - a deeper russet than the kitchen. Painting a ceiling in this tone really envelopes you in the room. (Have you noticed I am really into painted ceilings lately?)</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915112840895522" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsWfL-nCI/AAAAAAAAEvc/7-hNmRr5nE4/s400/Ed+Tarca+Bathroom+3.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Wonderful marble bath with wall mounted faucet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462916303329692882" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtbyGoDNI/AAAAAAAAExU/TruAhpaFUR4/s400/Ed+Tarca+mudroom.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This house has it all, including a to-die-for mudroom. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span> walls are so inviting. I love the branch like pulls. Also notice the floor; the slate is set on the diagonal which will make the space seem larger, and then edged horizontally, interesting details!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915126741424642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsXS-H2gI/AAAAAAAAEvs/H1hgP0rpge4/s400/Ed+Tarca+entry+2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here a back stairway brings you to the second floor. I suspect it is off the mudroom due to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span> walls. I love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span> in a newer home. It adds a nice touch by adding depth and a sense of age.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462916311552409490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AtcQvEv5I/AAAAAAAAExc/y2Wn8tVjWH0/s400/Ed+Tarca+View+to+Sitting+Room.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This is an entry to seating area -not sure which floor it is on, but I included it to show the wall moulding detail. It is interesting to me how well the rosettes mimic the kitchen <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">backsplash</span> tile. I love when details of one room are echoed in a different way in another room and this is a great example. Stunning!<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsrPfziOI/AAAAAAAAEv8/hNELamAyrXA/s1600/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Bedrooom.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462915469406341346" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9AsrPfziOI/AAAAAAAAEv8/hNELamAyrXA/s400/Ed+Tarca+Hopkinton+Bedrooom.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> The master bedroom is tranquil and beautiful - again gorgeous windows and french doors to private patio flood the room with light. The leather headboard provides a nice balance to the stunning wood ceiling.<br /></span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Ar_4QE0FI/AAAAAAAAEu0/fQ5HLEH55yI/s1600/EW+Tarca+Bathroom+Overall.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462914724431974482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S9Ar_4QE0FI/AAAAAAAAEu0/fQ5HLEH55yI/s400/EW+Tarca+Bathroom+Overall.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Finally the opulent master bath. So much space and light - a dream with private make up area, separate sinks and glorious soaking tub! Small glass shelves dividing the vanity spaces provide privacy and openness at the same time.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;">This house is an exceptional example of classic home design. Though we may never be able to live in such a home, there are many small elements we can take from this and use in our own spaces. Take a fresh look at your room. Can you add some crown moulding, paint the ceiling or the mantel, add some tile? Outdoors can you edge the walkway with cobblestones or create a pebble path in the garden? Small changes can bring big impact. Let me know if any of this inspires you! </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos by<a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/?gclid=CKCH-L3W_aYCFYnd4Aod0BE3Zg"> Eric Roth </a>and property of </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects </span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">- do not copy without permission)</span></div></div>

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