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Their major task was balancing out the serious dose of antique woodworkabsolutely gorgeous but potentially overpowering.

In the lounge, they covered the walls with grass cloth paper.

We were inspired by murals and found this wallpaper that felt like an abstract version, Barry says.

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I could see myself lounging on the fainting couch with a martini in hand.

but definitely needed updating, so the Brownstone Boys worked with Alexandra to hit that current-but-timeless sweet spot.

The team also brought the drama with two kinds of boldly veined marble, a major trend.

Quote from Barry Bordelon: “I could see myself lounging on the fainting couch with a martini in hand."

Two-thirds is dedicated to storage and appliances, and one-third has ample seating.

I chose patterns and colors that felt old-world but paired them with modern furniture.

In my opinion, every patio should have a little nod to cafe style, she says.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

My concept was a whimsical kids space that feels like something out of a modern fairy tale,Jessicasays.

She transformed the tiny room (its just 14 by 6 feet!)

by dividing it into two zones.

Quote from Architect Alexandra Burr: We aimed to honor the historical evolution of the kitchen island from a workstation to gathering area.

), and nightstand that doubles as book storage.

The space is big on the charm and, most importantly, ready for play.

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Behold!

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A truly spacious city bedroom with loads of natural light.

Ever the overachiever,Mikelgave himself two ambitious goals for his space.

First, he wanted to marry the homes vintage charm with his more modern aesthetic.

Quote from designer Jasmine Roth: I chose patterns and colors that felt old-world but paired them with modern furniture.

To make it all happen, he started with a neutral palette that blended with the woodwork.

He then painted the ceiling (the fifth wall!)

in a red-brown Valspar color called Potters Rock to add an element of surprise and extra warmth.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

We challengedAmberto fit in as much storage as possible without making the space feel like a locker room.

The challenge she gave herself: Make it fun!

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Does this space look familiar?

Quote from designer Jessica Davis: My concept was a whimsical kids space that feels like something out of a modern fairy tale.

Its the room on our cover of our October 2024 issue.

The space is warm, layered, and rooted in traditionbut still fun and funky, she says.

She also DIYed a clever pattern, laying four-inch tiles in four colors on the floor and walls.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Creating your own mosaic design is a great way to give simple tile a unique look, she says.

We think Babs would approve!

The concept was a moody speakeasy, she says.

Quote from designer Mikel Welch: I wanted to create a relaxing haven that felt like a hotel suite and an escape from hectic city life.

She softened things up with lots of textured seatingboucle benches, hide chairs, and cane stools.

For the bar (arguably the most important part!

), she went custom, with a ceramic tile facade.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Behind it, she wallpapered the shelves and stocked them with vintage barware she scored around New York City.

They created four gathering zones, using curved lines to keep visitors eyes moving around the landscape.

And they added lots of hardscapingin the form of TimberTech decking and pea gravel pathwaysto help define each space.

Quote from designer Amber Guyton: I wanted to encourage people to stay a while.

Who needs a cool house when youve got a yard like this?

Thats a trick question.

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Ashley Murphy quote: Organization is not one and done. As your needs change over time, so will your system.

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Quote from design Hema Persad: Creating your own mosaic is a great way to give simple tile a unique look.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Quote from designer: The concept was a moody speakeasy.

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Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas

Quote from landscape designer Travers Martin: The boldness of the decking, fencing, and steel edging accentuate the delicate leaves of the native species, including sweetbay magnolia and alumroot.

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