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Before & After: They Raised the Roof to Unlock Their Midcentury’s Peak Potential
Before & After: They Raised the Roof to Unlock Their Midcentury’s Peak Potential
A family adds a glassy gable to their Colorado Springs home to bring in sunlight and views of the nearby mountains.
By Lauren Gallow
This Alps-Inspired Seattle Home Is Part Chalet, Part Sea Ranch
Timber siding that recalls the Northern California enclave meets rooflines designed to echo Switzerland’s mountain lodging and craggy peaks.
Francesco Balzano’s Art-Filled Paris Apartment Name Drops Villa Medici and Versailles
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How to Channel Your Favorite Throwback Aesthetic Without Going Overboard
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Set high in the hills above Portland, the home has a stately turret, vibrant interiors, and 200-year-old terra-cotta tile floors.
Budget Breakdown: You’d Never Guess This Serene Family Home Was a Marijuana Grow House
After an ordeal with rogue tenants, Chlo Interiors had their work cut out for them as they removed vinyl vertical blinds, ’80s mirrored walls, and an ad hoc cannabis ventilation...

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