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The hipped roof of the 1915 high-style Colonial Revival pays tribute to the earlier Federal style that inspired it. |
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Though it's not uncommon to find a grand, sweeping staircase in a Colonial Revival home, the earliest examples are akin to Charlotte Hart's stairs—boxed in, paneled, and supremely functional. |
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Thin, turned balusters and a squared newel post are indicative of the period. |
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The sitting room's triple Palladian windows nod to the elegance of the Federal style while flooding the space with natural light. |
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Delicate light fixtures contrast with the home's bold proportions. |
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Crisp, white fixtures against a pale-aqua backdrop give the bathroom a cool, relaxing atmosphere. |
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The home's original kitchen was a series of small, inefficient rooms, but great care was taken to update the space in an organized yet historically sensitive manner. The custom-crafted cabinetry's design was patterned after originals found in the butler's pantry. |
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The interior design process began in Charlotte's dining room, because she already had furnishings appropriate for the space; sapphire-blue wallpaper was inspired by the tones in the Persian rug. The wainscoting, crown molding, and handsome radiator cover help dress up the room for formal dinner parties. |
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As the third custodian of this exceptional house, Charlotte has taken painstaking care to get every detail right—inside and out. |
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On the back side of the house, an arbor above the Palladian windows provides a focal point for her well-manicured and very colorful garden. |
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