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In transition // Traditional elements in a hallway link the old and new
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Building an addition to a house requires a delicate weaving of
the old and new: old house, new structure; old furniture, new space.
The hallway illustrated here offered a perfect opportunity for
making a transition between an old entry and a new living room. The
existing kitchen on the other side of the facing wall created a
functional reason for using the space as a serving center for group
gatherings - a place to mix drinks before an intimate dinner, a
serving counter for larger buffet dinners.
The centerpiece of the new built-in is the marble-topped bottom
of an English breakfront. ...
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