With the goal of bringing the outside, in, which is not at all unusual in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, I recently worked on the update of a kitchen and two baths. The homeowners” rural backyard abuts conservation land. The clients didn”t want to change the footprint of any of the rooms; the scale was just fine in their home. They wanted new bath and kitchen finishes, fixtures and cabinetry to create a clean and updated look that would coordinate well with the style of the rest of their home, its furnishings and with their secluded surroundings. Lighting was also replaced and added; new decorative fixtures are from Hubbardton Forge, and include the Exos pendant with Topaz glass.