I just knew this was it and made an offer right on the spot.
The timing wasnt ideal.
Renovating in the middle of the COVID-19 shutdown meant industry-wide delays, so she didnt waste a second.

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She called painters, landscape architects, and the pool company to come over on closing day.
I am not a neutral-palette girl for my home.
Color makes me happy!

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Heres how she feathered her nest with much-lovedantiquesand natures favorite shades.
In the name of keeping things cozy, she opted to divide it into two distinct areas.
So many homes now have these large rooms, and they tend to become very cold, she says.

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When I am designing, no matter where it is, I want it to be inviting and warm.
They seem to be the place everyone gravitates to.
The cabinets were washed inFarrow & Balls Calke Green (No.

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34), and she selected a ditzy floral print (Jouy by Thibaut) to cover the walls.
It opened the kitchen up.
Dont ever be afraid of painting wood, she says.

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It breathes life into a space.
But remember to look at it in every light and at every time of day.
- and wrapped the walls in an Oscar de la Renta fabric.

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They really are great for kids roomsand for guests.
I could not find anyplace else to use it, and it is so beautiful, she explains.
I wanted to see it every day when I got up and when I went to sleep.

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