This house has a traditional exterior with a surprisingly modern interior. In the back, on the rear terrace three pairs of sliding glass doors open the interior wide to sunlight and air. The broad roof overhang shelters an old-time veranda alongside the terrace. The slate surface of the terrace matches the slate on the veranda and in the living room: this repeated pattern makes the entire area, indoors and out, seem like one big room.
Nothing is more traditional than a big, cheery living room and it's the heart of this home. Chairs and sofas naturally go around the huge brick fireplace. You could entertain a score of friends in this room without feeling overcrowded. Traffic by-passes the living room completely; there's an entry hall near by that takes you around quickly.
This elegant dining room makes even more sense when it uses easy to maintain materials. The handsome clapboard wall brings traditional theme inside. Ceiling is cedar and the floor is slate - and what could be more practical? Modern design table and chairs combine perfectly with antique pieces.
You can open up the entire length og the living room to the rear terrace by means of the sliding glass doors. Or if you wish you may draw the daperies to make the room secluded. The built-in sofa in the foreground is an added feature; note the recessed lighting above it.
This kitchen combines an efficient U-shape and modern appliances with the heartiness of an old-fashioned brick wall. Spice shelves at the rear conceal tubing lights that illuminate the generous work counters.
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