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ver and over the homeowners said they wanted
to be comfortable,” Carroll says. She liked the
roundness of the chair backs paired with a round
dining table. The Louise Gaskill chandelier above it mimics a boat
captain’s wheel and adds a sophisticated nautical splash to the interior.
The kitchen footprint remained the same, but Corian countertops
were replaced with honed Carrera marble.
“If somebody leaves a popsicle on the counter top, it will
withstand wear over time,” Carroll says.
A white square porcelain tile backsplash was replaced with light
blue glass subway tile. French bistro rattan bar stools feature woven
seats and backs, and are suitable for sitting in wet suits or saltsprayed
shorts and Ts after a day of boating.
Living room furnishings are grouped over a custom cut rug. A side
table wound with heavy nautical rope doubles as stowage for kids’
games. White coral anchors a pile of books placed on top of a plush,
washable white vinyl ottoman.
Instead of a large coffee table Carroll says, “I wanted a big soft
ottoman for seating, soft enough for little kids to stand up and pull
up on, something soft to put your feet on.”
The chest of drawers found in the children’s bunkroom unites the
palette of pale teal and chartreuse. The decorative accessories reiterate
the subtle nautical touches, and the octopus painting fabricated for
indoor or outdoor use is another theme of the home’s makeover.
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