A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

Enter this beautiful and meticulously maintained Spanish home through a gated, enclosed front yard offering exceptional privacy. The home opens up into a generous area that accommodates the kitchen, living and dining rooms that are light-filled, inviting and offer a great flow for entertaining. A well appointed cook’s kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, maple cabinets and plenty of countertop and storage space. French doors lead to the wood patio and tranquil yard w/ outdoor spa, inviting the outside in. The guest bath is accented with classic wainscoting and a soaking tub. The master suite includes a large walk-in cedar-lined wardrobe w/ built-in cabinetry, and a resort-stye bathroom with oversized stone shower. Within footsteps of the shops and cafes Melrose has to offer. This is a very special home. Photos: Plan-O-Matic -AJ

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The front entrance; this area is often an area that is neglected but it’s ultimately the first impression you give anyone who walks in a home. We transformed this space and it’s just so pretty! Squeaking in the little console table, adding two little cubes that not only look great but double as a functional stoop to sit and put on a pair of shoes.

photography by Eymeric Widling
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Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa Mills
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A custom feature wall features a floating media unit and ship lap. All painted a gorgeous shade of slate blue. Accented with wood, brass, leather, and woven shades.

Perfect for entertaining, this entertainment center by Wellborn Cabinet becomes the primary residence for gatherings. Its design style is one for the books; transitional styling updates a traditional idea. The curves combined with straight lines in a transitional style deliver a look that balances both masculine and feminine attributes for a comfortable and relaxing, uncomplicated design. This design features the newly launched Galena Square door style in Hickory, finished in the newly launched Gauntlet stain.

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Put a king size quilt under her mattress to hang down over the mini dresser and 10 plastic stackable drawers. Behind those was just enough space to put her suitcases that we filled with her winter clothes. On the wall are 24x36 foam core boards covered in a twin sheet that matches her bed sheets. Soon to be covered with pictures and memories of college. Had to get the little storage cube so she can actually climb into the bed.

This small mudroom is at the back entrance of the house adjacent to a three piece bathroom. With open storage for easy access, this small space is packed with function for the growing family.

Geometric tile was used on this fireplace surround, White cabinets were used as built ins. Marble tile was used on the floor.
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Bevel-cut, square leg turnings compliment the simple bead of the cabinet door. A Sub-Zero refrigerator is disguised by rich cocoa bean stained cabinets with leaded mirror panels. Sub-Zero freezer drawers, also hidden by panels, are located conveniently next to the refrigerator. A pull-out pantry above the freezer drawers completes a quick-access zone for the chef owner.

Custom walk in closet
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Equally beautiful and functional, this walnut vanity adds natural warmth to the newly renovated master bath. The linear design includes generous drawers fitted with customized storage for grooming accessories. Kara Lashuay

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Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
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