208 INSPIRED INTERIORS
BELOW TOP LEFT: The owners' original midcentury dining set is highlighted by the wall of windows that look out into the garden. Stained wood window casings
complement the furnishings and pair well with a modern light fixture and a painting f rom a local art professor.
BELOW TOP RIGHT: The subtle metallic gleam in the geometric paper is the perfect backdrop for the large modern art. The soft pink in the painting contrasts with the
caramel saddle leather chairs and creates just a touch of tension. A linear light fixture with chunky crystals creates a contemporary line, while the traditional Oriental rug
f rom the owners' collection plays a quiet supporting role.
BELOW BOTTOM: Clean, uncluttered, and soothing, this dining room echoes the minimalist style found throughout the rest of the home. To show off the sleek dining set,
only a neutral rug and striking light fixture were needed. A major component of this house is how it was transformed f rom a chopped up, awkward 1980s townhome into
an open and welcoming floorplan that flows easily f rom room to room.
Photographs by Julie Soefer
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