The sunken den, off of the foyer, receives abundant light from a bank of windows. This portion of the home was added on in 1968 after the original owners requested more space to accommodate their growing family. Bobbie found the 1950's sofa second-hand for $10, and had it reupholstered. She chose Crypton fabric as a means to save the sofa from the cats' claws, which means that not only will the style remain timeless, but the sofa itself will always look like new. Cocktail Table, vintage Adrian Pearsall Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

The table top was fabricated by Seth Woods of Woods Refinishing in Richmond, VA. The reclaimed steel base was fabricated by Small Axe Forge of Richmond, VA. The bar height allows for tv viewing and ideal social gatherings. John Magor Photography

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