In transition // Traditional elements in a hallway link the old and new

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: October 11, 1987| Author: | Copyright information

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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