Main living space and kitchen in a Swedish-inspired farm house on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Architect: Torchio Architects Photographer: Angie Seckinger

Major gut renovation of this coastal estate preserved its basic layout while expanding the kitchen. A veranda and a pair of gazebos were also added to the home to maximize outdoor living and the water views. The interior merged the homeowners eclectic style with the traditional style of the home. Photographer: James R. Salomon Contractor: Carl Anderson, Anderson Contracting Services

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Folding doors at the end of the family room open to bring the pool inside. A strong visual axis connects the fire pavilion and pool with the family room, encouraging a walk outside to the distant jewel. High windows and vertical siding are inspiration to invoke the interior of a barn. The family room is open and comfortable for small or large gatherings.

This single door entry is showcased with one French Quarter Yoke Hanger creating a striking focal point. The guiding gas lantern leads to the front door and a quaint sitting area, perfect for relaxing and watching the sunsets. Featured Lantern: French Quarter Yoke Hanger http://ow.ly/Ppp530nBxAx View the project by Willow Homes http://ow.ly/4amp30nBxte

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Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Heaven - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Ceiling: Phillip Jeffries Extra Fine Arrowroot in Hyacinth - Grizzel and Mann Chandelier: Sputnik Chandelier - Lost City Arts Sofa: Antique - Jere's Antiques (reupholstered and restored) Sofa Fabric: D1865-16 - Designer's Guild Sofa Paint Color: Grenada Villa - Benjamin Moore Lounge Chairs: Antique (restored) Ottoman: Antique coffee table (repurposed) Ottoman Fabric: Christopher Farr Design Adras - Indigo, Grizzel and Mann Rug: 11x11 Stripe, Milk - Yerra Small Mirrors: No.411 Fireplace Tile: Sloe - Winchester Tile Artwork: Paule Marrot - Natural Curiosities Etagere: Antique Spiral Stools: Clipper Trading Sideboard: Antique (mid-century modern) Table Lamp: Antique

A playroom perfect for sleepovers and building tents out of furniture.
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“People tend to want to place their sofas right against the wall,” Lovett says. “I always try to float the sofa a bit and give the sofa some breathing room. Here, we didn’t have floor outlets or any eye-level lighting. Incorporating table lamps allows for mood lighting and ambiance. We placed a console behind the sofa to bring in large-scale lamps, which also helped fill in the negative space between the sofa and the bottom of the windows.” Photography: Amy Bartlam

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This home office doubles as a guest room when needed, as the ottomans easily move aside and the sofa pulls out to a bed. By layering a large area rug over wall-to-wall carpet, it makes the space feel warm and inviting, whereas without the rug, the room would appear somewhat empty.