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the ocean side of the home. Although the
layout is contemporary, the new detailing
includes crown mouldings, pillars, cove
ceilings and archways modeled on the
interiors of the main house.
Designer Michael Cebula says that, as
with the exterior, one aim for the decor
was to integrate the two parts of the home.
“Between the owners, the architects,
Windover and ourselves, we were able to
meet this challenge in a relatively short
time frame.”
To add the functionality required

for the young family, the wing was
transformed. In the great room, a softly
vaulted ceiling was introduced. This is
painted gray blue, to reference traditional
New England porch ceilings.
“This is the room the family spends
most of their time in, so we chose comfortable, relaxing furniture,” says Cebula.
With the warren of small rooms
reconfigured into an open-plan layout to
take advantage of harbor and ocean views,
the kitchen became a focal point.
“TMS designed a beautiful trim detail,

Above left: The renovated formal dining room has
new windows that match the original versions
elsewhere on the home. A colorful Chinoiserie
wallpaper was introduced to lighten the space.
Top and above: The formal living room and sun
room have been restored but with softer wall
colors and more relaxed furniture.
Far left: A new teenagers’ suite in the wing
includes a disco ball and a hard-wearing, and
sound-absorbent, custom-designed cork floor.

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