Screen

Pale hardwood floors complement pared-back wall tones in mushroom and off-white.

The architect added a deck at the front of the house to extend the living room. "By keeping it uncovered, you’re allowed to encroach into the setback just a little bit," says Nwankpa Gillespie. "So, we were able to get quite a large porch. That was one way that allowed us to open up the doors to the front yard."

The fireplace is covered in Norman brick from Mutual Materials, in an era-appropriate stacked pattern.

A midcentury-style walnut screen separates the entry from the living room, yet allows connection with its permeability.