by Bosworth Hoedemaker
Seattle, WA, US 98103 · 120 photos
Main House
http://www.bosworthhoedemaker.com

This project consists of a garage/studio and a main house. The space between the buildings is defined by an existing apple and pear orchard. On the landward side of the house, the south-facing porch is protected from the prevailing northerly winds onshore. The house looks out over the water through the long row of windows on its north face, wearing its roof like a baseball cap on backwards. The house is symmetrically arranged with bedrooms, bathrooms, study, entry, and loft spaces placed on either side of the great room. Natural light is introduced through the wall of French doors and transom lights facing the water, transoms at all interior and exterior doors, double hung windows, and clerestory windows.

 
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1baymom wrote:
Help! Need fabulous custom windows for new construction...suggestions? We've looked at Bieber Windows, Kolbe and Lowen. »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Bosworth Hoedemaker Our preference is for Window Craft windows and Northstar Woodworks doors, both from Washington State. Good luck!
16 months ago · ·
Rodney Kazenske There are a lot of quality window and door brands out there. Some of the most customizable and exacting windows I’ve worked with were Marvin. When it comes to custom, they can build you just about anything.

I regularly use Hurd windows and doors as well. I feel they are one of the best value windows and doors that I’ve worked with, very good quality and good price. Also, they can do quite a bit of customization if you need.

As with most products though, your satisfaction will ultimately depend in large part with the vendor you choose. In many areas, there may be more than one vendor or distributor that carries a particular brand. Make sure you find a reputable and capable vendor that you feel comfortable working with. The choices and options available with windows and doors these days are almost endless. They should be willing to spend the time with you to educate you to what those options are, their benefits or shortcomings, and how those selections will directly affect your project.
16 months ago ·
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4. The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door.Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
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door with transom
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transoms
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Doors
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french doors....windows above doors are not paneled
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transom windows with beadboard ceiling
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transom windows
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looks like windows open on top
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Wall of doors off panel room (kitchen)
added by debralcleveland to top picks (7 weeks ago)
transom window for door to laundry room and Master bedroom?
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I would like transoms above many of the doors in our house
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transom windows
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Good french doors...big light divides...
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Transoms
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window above the door
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Like this but clear
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transom over doors balance ceiling to door height
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patio doors
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Transom windows
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Two pane transoms
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windows
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Gorgeous windows, this is kind of how I imagine the kitchen
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Back of house
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Doors
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Transom window for left side of kitchen
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Master Bedroom
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transom windows over door in great room, like that they open
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Transom over 80 inch door!
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back hall gallery
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size doors to room height and size.
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Door (solid one)
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transom
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Beautiful doors lots of light
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Glass transoms above does downstairs
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Transom windows
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Door
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yikes...need to figure out french door to pool
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transoms
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French doors and transoms
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Transoms over french doors. Try a faux transom: http://inmyownstyle.com/2011/08/how-to-make-a-fake-transom-for-a-doorway.html
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transoms above both exterior and interior doors - nice light!
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Transoms
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Doors
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door info
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door
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porch ceiling
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80 inch door with transom above
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transom
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doors
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Everything: wood floors, windows, walls
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Transoms above doors
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Proportion
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love the light.
added by maryellenkirby to Dream Home (8 months ago)
Really like transom windows
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doors
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transom windows 2
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Window door wall
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transom
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4. The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door. Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
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interior Door
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Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
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portes
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simple door
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Marvin Windows
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Love the "skylights" above the doors.
added by vikkidwayne to vikkidwayne's Ideas (10 months ago)
The doorway and window for tall doorways
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Transom window
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doors and transoms
added by loishoward to House remodel (10 months ago)
opens up the space above the door
added by madlyinchina to hallways (skylights) & doors (how high?) (10 months ago)
Or add a skylight or two. Private Comment traditional bedroom by Schnarr Craftsmen Inc Add to ideabook by Schnarr Craftsmen Inc by Schnarr Craftsmen Inc And if a large rectangular skylight isn't possible, try a tubular skylight. This is often an inexpensive way to dramatically increase the amount of natural light a dark hallway receives.
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Tran light above door
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window above door, more light
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Large door with transom
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windows above doors to incr height to high ceilings
added by enyblade to Interior style (11 months ago)
transom above door brings light and air into room
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transom window above interior door
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transom
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door height!
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transoms above doors
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transom above 80" door with 8 ft ceiling height
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doors
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transoms above standard height door
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Transom windows
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transom above 80" tall door
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80" doors
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Transoms for the Interior Doors
added by Marg Young to marg11's ideas (11 months ago)
The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door. Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
added by sarnmic to sarnmic's ideas (11 months ago)
new hallway off the den idea
added by marwood to marwood's ideas (11 months ago)
transoms
added by busygrandma to busygrandma's ideas (11 months ago)
transome above doors to veranda for added light to great room?
added by djcwilt to djcwilt's ideas (11 months ago)
Making the doors & room taller
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Divided light transoms
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Windows to back deck
added by Sharon Flatley dba Flatley Design to other design areas (11 months ago)
lets in lots of light above the door.....very nice
added by rrstan to rrstan's ideas (11 months ago)
glass at top of door
added by slothie to slothie's doors/windows ideas (11 months ago)
transom above interior door in rooms with tall ceilings and standard 80" doors
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Door
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extra light
added by jsmontana to jsmontana's ideas (11 months ago)
What to do about too small patio doors
added by nmhill1 to Kitchen (11 months ago)
add transom to top of french doors in kitchen and leading to dining room and entry to kitchen.
added by fernspence to fernspence's ideas (11 months ago)
transom window
added by dabfl to dabfl's Favorites (11 months ago)
door height
added by adayres to adayres's ideas (11 months ago)
good advice
added by wrubelhb to Extra touches (11 months ago)
Window above door.
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transoms
added by jizell to 621 bathroom (11 months ago)
Transom above door to bathroom from bedroom. (vice versa)
added by ddglaser to ddglaser's ideas (11 months ago)
transom
added by Kathryn Hogan to Doors (11 months ago)
door with transom above
added by jane to Janes Florida (11 months ago)
Rodney Kazenske There are a lot of quality window and door brands out there. Some of the most customizable and exacting windows I’ve worked with were Marvin. When it comes to custom, they can build you just about anything. I regularly use Hurd windows and doors as well. I feel they are one of the best value windows and doors that I’ve worked with, very good quality and good price. Also, they can do quite a bit of customization if you need. As with most products though, your satisfaction will ultimately depend in large part with the vendor you choose. In many areas, there may be more than one vendor or distributor that carries a particular brand. Make sure you find a reputable and capable vendor that you feel comfortable working with. The choices and options available with windows and doors these days are almost endless. They should be willing to spend the time with you to educate you to what those options are, their benefits or shortcomings, and how those selections will directly affect your project. Reminds me of the windows at Deer Ridge
added by dawndurst to dawndurst's Ideas (11 months ago)
A transom in my living room?yeah that would be great on kitchen wall too!
added by peeweepam to peeweepam's ideas (11 months ago)
transom windows
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Over doors to back porch
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80 " tall doors should have a transom above them
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add transom to 80" doors
added by jhalbison to jhalbison's Ideas (11 months ago)
Transform windows
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den/dining room entry door and windows
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transoms
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The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door. Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
added by Eva Fierst to eva_fierst's ideas (11 months ago)
transom over a regular size door
added by Hoskins Interior Design to Architectural Elements (11 months ago)
Increase height of door by installing a transom
added by loricarr to 2012 ideas (11 months ago)
put in 80 inch tall door windows - bring in all the light!
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transom above door
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window above inner door
added by esinnott to esinnott's ideas (11 months ago)
Windows/doors
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Transom with high ceilings
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Transom windows
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transom installed above door
added by Cathleen Vought to Library (11 months ago)
Windows above doorway.
added by tdonohue to tdonohue's ideas (11 months ago)
transom over the doorway
added by baypack to Scott's Ideas (11 months ago)
cool window above door but let's the light inside the room
added by joankane to bungalow details (11 months ago)
The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door. Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
added by zippitydoodaday to Decorating Ideas (11 months ago)
4. The 80-inch-tall door. As much as there is a rationale behind the 80-inch-tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8-foot ceiling, and even less sense in a room with a taller ceiling. It's just that the proportions are all wrong, and there's simply too much wall space above the door. Solution (shown): If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
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transom
added by dianebagby to Doors (11 months ago)
The 80 inch tall door, as much as there is a rationale to the 80 inch tall door, it makes little sense in a room with an 8 foot ceiling. Solution if you plan to use an 80 inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for a transom like this that allows light and/or air to filter between rooms.
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Transoms
added by ragdoll2923 to ragdoll2923's ideas (11 months ago)
transcoms over an 80 inch door
added by christymack to christymack's ideas (11 months ago)
transom
added by mollygoidel to mollygoidel's ideas (11 months ago)
like for window in garage
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Transom
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Between office and bedroom?
added by swinbigler to swinbigler's ideas (11 months ago)
transom window
added by victorscs to Doors (11 months ago)
Transom above the door to allow more light come in
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Transoms
added by dfogarty to Decorating (11 months ago)
Small doors - add transom window
added by aliasdbj to aliasdbj's ideas (11 months ago)
Interior transoms - great idea to let in more light, add interest.
added by brycesunny to Silver Harbour (11 months ago)
transom windows
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transoms
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Transom above door
added by agmay to dining room (11 months ago)
transoms dr/lr?
added by llsleeth to architectural ideas (11 months ago)
use transoms above 80 inch doors
added by dskinla to cottage (11 months ago)
transom
added by Dennis Mercer to dennis_mercer's ideas (11 months ago)
love indoor transoms - you can use standard height (cheaper) doors with transoms and get architectural drama.
added by kbigelow to master bedroom (11 months ago)
Door and transom and ceiling
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corridor leading to rooms
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transom above doors
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Transom over French doors at back for more light.
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transom
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transom above door
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Transom
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doors
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80 inch tall door
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80" tall door needs transom above
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Interior & exterior transoms
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transom window
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transom windows
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transom
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ramen boven de tuindeuren voor extra licht
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Transom window above door
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Transoms above all doors
added by Abby Thorin to athorin's ideas (11 months ago)
letting light filter from room to room is great!
added by wuftwin to Hallway (11 months ago)
If using solid doors, add the window above the door.
added by frilliams to frilliams's ideas (11 months ago)
transoms above doors.
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windows above door
added by laulau to overall ideas (11 months ago)
If you plan to use an 80-inch tall door, think of that space above the door as an opportunity for, say, a transom like this that allows light and air to filter between rooms.
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Transom
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transom for more light
added by parudy to parudy's ideas (11 months ago)
door w/ glass panels
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door
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windows
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transom window
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floor color
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Trim
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Doors, transoms
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ambience
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Trim is flat and simple
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celestory windows
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eyebrow windows
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Door
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simple flat trim moulding
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transom
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Ceiling for hall
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wall of windows
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simple trim/framing
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windows
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Window above french door
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transom windows
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Kitchen idea