Summit great room

beverage station on pink brick wall with antique doors. charming!

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golden greens.

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golden green. new thought for a brighter vibe than grey green.

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"Old meets new" dining area. I want it to be a space in the great room, not a separate formal dining room.

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we would destroy creamy white furniture... but it's so pretty!

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dark painted built-ins; eclectic textiles; game table and Great Grandma's card table for extra seating.

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nooks on either side of opening to great room, one a bar and the other left open for decorations and storage for guests' purses.

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built-in buffet to store china; doesn't have to go all the way up. on opposite end of great room have dual built-ins on either side of the opening; one a small bar for drinks, and the other storage for guests' purses.

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This dining room is called Playful Perfection. I like the concept, not these selections. Judy & Danielle will get it.

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powder room: "Today's dramatic, oversize florals can make a big impact..."

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powder room: "...floral bathroom sink makes an unexpected accent."

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bar/butler pantry to make room more functional and draw a crowd.

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what if we integrate a bar/butler's pantry in the great room?

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doors to back porch.

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BM Metropolitan as a neutral if a choice like SW Stone Lion is too dark for this house.

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stone hearth with stove.

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I like the idea of a wood-burning stove instead of a fireplace, but I looked at an article of 40 photos and don't like how any of them look.

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stone feature wall and rustic beams. light 'n airy.

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corner with view for game table.

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barn door to separate great room and gentleman's library.

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limestone with overgrouting finish for fireplace + accent wall.

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limestone with overgrouting finish for fireplace and accent wall.

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"Windows and doors: Fenestration Metal Smiths, Salado, Texas"

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"limestone flooring also adds to the charming country look. Umbrian limestone tiles: Floors of Stone"

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Granbury stone. working ranch in Spicewood.

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what about large, rectangular limestone tile in great room and throughout? knotty alder cabinets.

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"...inexpensive softwood for the rafters and the boarding underneath. 'We lime-washed it with water and emulsion paint, and that gave it a nice color. I hate orange wood!'..." I detest orange wood too!

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French limestone paving slabs.

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update Mimi's wingback chairs.

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like combined formal dining in great room.

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big stone fireplace. remember fire suppression system.

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rustic with bling.

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"The dramatic ceiling features reclaimed Douglas fir timbers with exposed bolts and malleable washers. 'The bolts and washers are decorative to give it a more old-world feel.'"

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French slider.

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fireplace displaying heirloom rifle.

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when we add Mimi's chairs.

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