The inglenook is the focal point of the home's main conversational area. Wilson favored the insulating effects of the stone fireplace surround over multiple window placements in this part of the house to combat the glare and heat of the Napa summer. Although the home's different sections appear divergent from the outside, the interior reveals a more traditional and symmetrical design. The furniture placement encourages conversations before the hearth of what is still a family home in the country.
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The inglenook is the focal point of the home's main conversational area. Wilson favored the insulating effects of the stone fireplace surround over multiple window placements in this part of the house to combat the glare and heat of the Napa summer.