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paintings, pillows and throw rugs.
“The color is coming from art and
sentimental pieces, like souvenirs
from vacations, crafts their
grandchildren have made and
photos,” said Jaffe, who installed a
bunk-style, loft bedroom set for the
visiting grandkids.
In addition to opening up the traditional
floor plan, Jaffe added fiveinch
wide, custom colored white
oak planking and updated the old
stone fireplace with gas.
“We mixed new wood paneling with
older wood furniture with polished
and natural stone,” she said.
Custom wood paneling was installed
in the office, entryway, the
kitchen and in the ceiling of the
kitchen and dining room, bringing
a natural warmth and elegance.
“Wood floors and paneling are organic
while also being refined,” said
Jaffe, who camouflaged the coat
closets, kitchen appliances, freezers,
refrigerators and wet bars so they
resemble wooden cabinets.
“This particular family entertains
quite a bit, so even though they
wanted an open floor plan, they
also wanted a finished appearance
and an air of order so that things
would look arranged and put away,”
Jaffe said.
Although the couple is still adjusting
to being empty nesters, their
empty nest doesn’t reflect it.
“They can see each other across the
room, so they are not alone,” Jaffe
said.