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by Meyer & Meyer, Inc.
Boston, US 02215 · 53 photos
Admiral's House
http://www.meyerandmeyerarchitects.com

This stately Georgian home in West Newton Hill, Massachusetts was originally built in 1917 for John W. Weeks, a Boston financier who went on to become a U.S. Senator and U.S. Secretary of War. The home’s original architectural details include an elaborate 15-inch deep dentil soffit at the eaves, decorative leaded glass windows, custom marble windowsills, and a beautiful Monson slate roof. Although the owners loved the character of the original home, its formal layout did not suit the family’s lifestyle. The owners charged Meyer & Meyer with complete renovation of the home’s interior, including the design of two sympathetic additions. The first includes an office on the first floor with master bath above. The second and larger addition houses a family room, playroom, mudroom, and a three-car garage off of a new side entry.

Front exterior by Sam Gray. All others by Richard Mandelkorn.

 
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telmorodrigues wrote:
How about this carper, I loved it , Where is it cames from ? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
beth59 Who makes the rug?
4 months ago · ·
modlnurs03 I also love the rug, is that a grey in it as we'll ?
4 months ago ·
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billyebob wrote:
Need help on paint color - Like the warmth of this foyer. Very inviting. Am looking for a good white to paint some rooms. »
· · Comment · 6 months ago
aquablue2swim me too
5 weeks ago ·
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skh0011 wrote:
Who makes this settee? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Distinctive Designs Please share who makes this settee?
6 weeks ago · ·
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evalina wrote:
Beautiful foyer! Where did you get the ceiling fixture? thanks! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
vickyseidler Love the light were is it from?
6 months ago · ·
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michellebridgeman wrote:
where did they get the painting I love it »
· Comment · 9 months ago
ROBIN RILE FINE ART Beautiful work. Great interior entryway. Love all the yellow.
9 months ago · ·
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chrisens wrote:
I love the entire home, but was specifically wondering where and how to purchase a similar rug? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
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Bradley Allen Interiors I have the same question, too!
6 months ago ·
Oxalis Enterprises i can produce the same in leather
5 months ago ·
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hbaq845 wrote:
Over sized chair - Love the over sized chair in the entry, where can I purchase? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
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mcquia I think Ballard has a very similar style to this
8 months ago ·
loricauthen who makes this sofa??
3 months ago ·
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hiensch wrote:
love the lamp - where is it from? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Homescapes Europa Ltd Hi check the images for similar product
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9 months ago ·
fulleralice Not sure where you're based but in UK John Lewis do something similar: http://www.johnlewis.com/231217637/Product.aspx
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aquablue2swim wrote:
paint color, design board palette - the academy award of design, style, color, balance and proportion, lamp i would never have thought of, it's as if it was born there, the wondrous windows and door gave a great starting point but the refreshing COLORS and style are perfection. it exudes pure happiness. although elegant and rich looking, the room belies stuffiness and pretention, it is beautiful. »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
annettetopham wrote:
Hello! Can you tell me the ceiling height of this foyer? »
· Comment · 4 weeks ago
ceccooper wrote:
Where can I purchase the chair in the entryway. »
· Comment · 3 months ago
stefaniebaker wrote:
Is this a custom door? If not where can I get it. »
· Comment · 3 months ago
valleyscrest wrote:
Love that you have an updated look that is in total harmony with the historic architecture. - Where did you find the painting? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
cathi123 wrote:
I also love the rug and painting, would love to know where to find them? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
auroraborelis wrote:
Great space! What is the ceiling height here? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
tadvr wrote:
Is this a new door etc installation? If so, who is the manufactuer? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
annedc wrote:
What is the width of door and side panels? Is the door an oversized width? thank you »
· Comment · 4 months ago
crystalpennies wrote:
Help for my great room - The round chandelier in the great room is lovely. Can you tell me who makes it? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Janine Perret wrote:
Where is the painting from? - The warm yellows are wonderful. »
· Comment · 6 months ago
lanalang wrote:
I absolutely love this entry, could not stop looking at it. would love to know what is the width of the space »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Stephanie Webb wrote:
Rug - Who is the manufacturer of the rug? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
nancycbrown wrote:
Re: Paint color - What a beautiful home, and the decor is spectacular. May I have the paint color. Thank you! »
· Comment · 9 months ago
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added by Samantha Schoech to 14 Settees and Lounges That Work Magic in Small Spaces
A settee in a formal entryway is an immediate welcome for guests.
added by Lisa Frederick to Entryway Settees Open the Door to Hospitality
To my mind, nothing puts forth an air of welcome like a cozy place to sit. This high-back, tufted settee helps to make the formal entry feel less imposing and more relatable, especially with the casual throw and toss pillows.
added by Becky Harris to 17 Ways to Make Better Use of Entryway Corners
Add more formal seating. In this grander front entryway, the look of the furniture has been kicked up a few notches. A high-backed tufted settee is a great spot for putting on or removing shoes; a tripod lamp lights up the corner and draws attention to the intricate moldings and the artwork.
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Sofa and lamp
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chair
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Entryway and molding paint
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#1 foyer
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Front door!
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El sillon esta diferente
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love paneling and entry
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art, lamp,chair
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Entryway
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Foyer
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small sofa
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The. Lamp and Color yellow.
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Setee
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Chair
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Front door and settee
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- open entry
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LAYOUT
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Beautiful...
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large floor lamp next to settee
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foyer bench
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Windows
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Love the colours, the layout and the front door!
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Georgian home :)
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Beautiful front door
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cool rug color for entranceway and need fun chairs
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Sofa
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Small couch
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مدخل
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Color
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entry
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Panelling and settee
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Front door The ceiling is to low for the front door.
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warm colours for entry hall
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Entrance hall
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Color
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Sofa entry
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Beautiful entry
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Couch in entry
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Breakfast area banquet
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settee in foyer
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Entry way bench
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Modern but also has a classic edge
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Like sitting chair
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entry
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sillon
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entrada
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Very pretty. I like how its more square than rectangle - nice and roomy. I like the living room too.
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Entry seat
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Lamp entry
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seating in entry
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Rug
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Love upright settee as dining bench. Note lantern at center. Sconces and artwork?
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Chair position
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Entry chair
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crown molding
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Chair
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Chair
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Trim
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entry wall
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Love the chair
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Wow
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Clean open
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Lamp and front door
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i LIKE THIS CHAIR
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Entry
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Settee, rug
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Setee
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Chair instead of bench!
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Love the Entry High Back Chair
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small space for sits
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Nice, Bright and Tasteful!
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Combination of colours
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good
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Foyer
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Slla
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Cool Chair!
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I love the chair
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love the bright entry
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Door
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quadro
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settee
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Entrance
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Silla, para entryway o un rincon en sala
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Chair for foyer
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Chair for foyer
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Love the chair
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Rug
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Colors
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Painting is nice
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sillón
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Use of bench and rug
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Entry
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Setee and door
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entry
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Chaise / fauteuil pour vestibule
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Like as entryway
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Foyer and doors
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entry colors
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Like the entrance to the home
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rug
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Foyer
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Entrance
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Grijs en geel
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What about making it a yellow entry with carpet, painting, flowers???
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Love the front door
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lamp
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Seating
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love the entrance width & lamp with couch
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lamp
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Entry hall
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rug
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Yellow with the neutral background
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Love hallway.
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Kapi lamba
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Unusual (and beautiful!) foyer.
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Bench
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painting
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Kari
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Painting
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Chair
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Upholstered bench & lamp
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Chair and painting color combination
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foyer settee
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rug - yellow room
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Love the settee
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Like front door
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Sillón entrada
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This could be our bankette.
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Yellow rug, comfy seat tripod lamo
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Entry / Doorway
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Everything!
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Love the bench
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Picture frame moldings
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bench in foyer
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Rug
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Settee
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flooring - stretching through to other room - through to kitchen and family room?
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COLOUR
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Front door
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door
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bench in the entry way, no space for mud/shelving unit
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crown moulding!
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Entry way like chair
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The entrance
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pretty lamp
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welcome
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Entry light
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Entry sofa for the comfort of wearing boots
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foyer walls
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Make a memorable first impression.
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Distribucion
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Entry way
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This is very grand but I like the general idea.
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rug
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Beautiful entry
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use of yellow and light
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Dark floors
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Love that chair
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Color palette
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Love the chair
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Want stained glass on my door
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rug
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foyer
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Like
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double-seater chair under artwork in entrance hallway
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bright, clean