Opposites attract in this welcoming, serene home. It’s elegant, yet livable. Pretty, but durable. These spaces are meant to be filled with laughter, light and joy. Playful accents like oversized tic-tac-toe and a wrought-iron puzzler are chic, but beg to be picked up and explored. We especially adore this project because it’s the perfect home for all the things we love best: kicking up your feet with friends and family, noshing on appetizers, connecting through conversation, and hearing the sound of tiny hands tearing into Christmas presents.

Photography by Monica Newman