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Renovating the house involved demolishing the walls. After newly insulated walls were built, some of the architecturally unique features, such as this fireplace, were reinstalled. The efficient wood-burning fireplace also helps with the energy bills. About 83 percent of its heat is directed to the interior of the home, with 17 percent going up the chimney.

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“In the main living room, we wanted to create a grown-up but, at the same time, relaxing entertaining space,” Wickenden says. “We achieved this by keeping everything light and bright, apart from the backs of the bookshelves, which we painted dark gray to give the room a little more interest and to make the accessories displayed there stand out.” Sofas: sofa.com; Down Pipe dark gray bookshelf paint: Farrow & Ball; Portman ottoman: Oka; pillows: de Le Cuona and Chelsea Textiles

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The colors and finishes are consistent throughout the house to create a sense of uniformity. The oak veneer cantilevered shelves in this living space were custom stained to match the floorboards.

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