INTERIORS
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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