LEFT: The sheep’s horn on the upper shelf is
from the Moores’ home in Australia; one of the
barrels was found in the ceiling of the Quonset
hut. BELOW LEFT: The bathroom faucets and
soapstone sinks are from Signature Hardware.
BELOW RIGHT: The sofa is from Article.
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The living space, which includes four bedrooms and
two baths, sprawls over two buildings that are
connected by an entryway the Moores added. When
tackling interiors, Blair often works with designers
whose aesthetics are an eclectic blend of vintage and
modern. In this case, though, they opted for more of a
mid-century man cave look, with bold, dark colors and
strong tactile lines layered with vintage rugs. The floor
bricks were a dumpster discovery, and the wicker
pendant lights were another Craigslist find. With the
low ceilings, the choice of Benjamin Moore’s “Onyx”
in the living room gives it a library feel, Blair says. “It
makes it feel warm and cozy rather than something
it’s not.” It’s important to work with the architecture
of the house, not to fight it, she says.