The kitchen in this 1870s home had been designed to resemble the galley of a Scandinavian boat: a fun design choice, but one that resulted in a cramped and dark workspace for the homeowner. Maintaining the room's original footprint, the space was fully renovated to open up the kitchen. Cabinets were taken down from the walls, with storage placed beneath the countertop instead, freeing space for additional windows and allowing clear sightlines to an adjacent breakfast nook. Workstations and appliances were also relocated to create a more comfortable working environment and to improve flow within the room.

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Larry Hanna Photography © 2013 Houzz
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Edible Nasturtium still blooming after several frosts,Photo by Hunter Ten Broeck
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For this family with young children, Barbara created a fun-colored, kid-friendly, design that melded the owner's modern and eclectic tastes with the Victorian architecture of the home. This design project was also featured in the Boston Globe Magazine "Your Home" issue on July 29 2018. Click here for a link to the article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2018/07/26/updating-melrose-victorian-with-bright-and-cheerful-color/OKSqysj9e1obFry41dHIDK/story.html Photography: Michael J Lee

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Garden Photos by Amy R. K. at Nest for All Seasons Blog
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A layer of floating row cover over tender crops will protect them from light frosts and extend the growing season. Photo taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia Photo credit; Niki Jabbour

Photography: ©ShadesOfGreen
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design & photos by Jean Marsh
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Items collected on the homeowner’s travels make fast friends on the mantle with abstract paintings by Los Angeles based artist, Lori Dorn. Photo Credit: Chas Metivier

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Master bedroom, Berber carpet, green wall, gold framed art, chandelier, drapes, balcony, chair and ottoman, night stands, wall trim, bench, crown molding, upholstered headboard, tv credenza, table lamps, neutral, valance, plant artwork, glazed white finish, nook, wainscoting

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Rauscher & Associates | Landscape Design: Coen + Partners | Photography: Landmark Photography
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