The Calming Power of a Beautiful Home

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A 2011 collaboration between dear friends resulted in a unique renovation of an otherwise non-descript 1980s house. Designer Dana Wolter knew she wanted to renovate the house into a home that was functional and stylish. The active family, which included the couple’ s three teenage daughters plus a dog and a cat, needed customized character and comfort.

The house, at a little over 3,000 square feet, consists of five bedrooms, four baths, one half bath and one fireplace. Dana considers the design to be edgy, dramatic and functional. One of the most striking transformations was the living room. This room went from a formal, inflexible space with gilded French accents to one of the family’ s go-to comfort zones.

WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd INTERIOR DESIGN BY Dana Wolter

PHOTO ON PAGE 19 BY Graham Yelton ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jean Alssopp

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