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Finishes on the main level are layered with both warmth and
                                                               definition. Douglas fir flooring is paired with brushed limestone
                                               The Breezeway   tiling in the foyer, and larch is used to encase the half-turn stairs.


               The desk in the office is designed to the dimensions of the room as   To enhance spatial flow between the dining and living areas, we
                a guide with a gentle angle to allow it to stand freely in the room   designed a 16-foot sofa that encircles the fireplace. A custom solid
                rather than be pushed to the edges of the wall. Its construction is   white oak bench follows its outer curvature, transforming what
                simple and beautiful, with soft corners and traditional dowelled   could have been wasted or unusable space.
             legs. Finished with a sliding drawer with an abd tbar, there is a spot
                                         for hiding the essentials.








































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