“It was a builder spec home,” designer Sarah
Macklem says of her two-storey home. She and
her husband Mike, a commercial banker, fell
in love with the house’s buttery yellow Cape
Cod style. Since they bought the home in 2003
Sarah and Mike have added custom touches
and upgrades to the interior. “Our goal was to
pack charm and character into each space while
maintaining a fresh vibe.”
A soft flannel gray outfits the interior walls,
providing Sarah with a neutral foundation. “It is
easy for me to change the accent colors. When
it comes to Christmas, I use a lot of red”. Sarah
confesses, however, “My heart beats fast for
traditional design. But trendy accents provide
the perfect balance of old and new.” She advises
that trendy can be added with inexpensive
elements such as table accessories, a throw or
pillows.