A New England inspired home, with a modern touch for the interiors

A 5-foot-deep covered veranda graces the rear of this house - and three pairs of sliding glass doors make it all usable space. The roof overhang shelters the glass from summer sun, but lets low winter sun come in. Narrow cupboard siding and the slim posts are in perfect scale.

Furnishings are reminiscent of the past....but far from stodgy. The color scheme repeats the exterior hues: pewter gray, black and white, with accents of cranberry red. Dividing point in the living-dining room is a red love seat and tall hutch cabinet with convenient storage space. Double-duty table is small for games, expands for family dinners. Comfortable armchairs sparkle against gray wall of bedroom wing. There's ample passage space to veranda through the sliding doors. 

Cheerful red-and-white plaid wallpaper brightens one end of the family room, just off the kitchen. Comfortable seating, storage chests and TV all fit along this wall, out of traffic. The breakfast table is lighted by a traveling, pulling down fixture - in copper which blends with wood in the kitchen area. The chairs and high chair match the red dutch door leading to garage.

Lots of space in the living room. The sofa against the red wall becomes a comfortable bed when bolsters are removed. Living area is defined by a 12x15 rug. Lighting is inconspicuous: notice the ceiling spots which light sofa, show off antiques, bring out texture of the brick. Valance throws light bolt up and down over entire wall of sliding doors. 

(Image above) Ingenious planning resulted in a kitchen separated from the breakfast area by a handy counter serving top - convenient for serving or work space. Just around the perforated hardboard divider there's hallway space for a desk - perfect for planning or telephoning. The hardboard is used for a bright copper display of utensils. The ovehread traveling light serves either the family table or the kitchen counter space - which is U-shaped.