Potted banana trees give tropical flair to the courtyard between the house’s entry and the freestanding garage.
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Potted banana trees give tropical flair to the courtyard between the house’s entry and the freestanding garage.
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Original brickwork on the basement level.
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Original brickwork on the basement level.
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The meditation garden.
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The meditation garden.
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The master bath.
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The master bath.
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The dining room, with a painting by Connecticut artist Peter Waite.
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The dining room, with a painting by Connecticut artist Peter Waite.
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The garden gate.
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The garden gate.
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Craftsman-style timberwork by architect Geno Salimeno.
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Craftsman-style timberwork by architect Geno Salimeno.
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Ann Waldman’s corridor office.
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Ann Waldman’s corridor office.
A second-floor stair landing may seem like an odd spot to put a home office, but that’s where interior designer Ann Waldman likes to work. The trestle table she uses as a desk is pushed against the wooden balustrade, overlooking the stairs and a periwinkle-blue painting of two frolicking nudes by Portland artist Michele Russo. The light is lovely: a soft glow emanates from a skylight in the recessed ceiling and plays across sand-colored walls, imparting a sense of serenity. Lingering…
