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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Details, Details, Details

Several months ago, Cottages and Gardens magazine, featured this spectacular house. The amazing attention to detail here really drew me in.  All of the finely crafted wood mill work and beams, the inspiring vignettes and the deep set windows with diamond shape mullions were a few of my favorites. But, the best design detail by far, (as seen in the last image here) is the secret interior window connecting the two daughters' bedrooms.  The paintings in each of the girls' rooms opens up to reveal a personal little spot for quick sisterly advice and borrowed clothes, so sweet!
Posted by coopermultimedia at 3:25 AM
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40 comments:

  1. this free birdMay 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    you had me at nail heads on the sofa.

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  2. quintessenceMay 5, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Yes, loved the window as well - wouldn't you have just loved that as a kid?! That and a secret staircase!!

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  3. cafenoHutMay 5, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Yes I agree with you. I have a younger sister and We've always imagined of such a secret gateway. Now we live together and we don't need any secret place:) Everywhere is our..

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  4. The BuzzMay 5, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Adored this home, too, and had I had daughters, would've been all over that secret window! Given that my sis and shared a room most of our lives, we had our secret place in the attic.
    xxoo

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  5. TabithaMay 5, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    I loathe the mullion windows in my house, it's my only bug bear about living in an old house.

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  6. CaraMay 5, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

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  7. DebbyMay 5, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Gorgeous. I won a year subscription through Hamptontoes. I was lucky enough to receive the issue w/ your home... gorgeous. I anxiously await my next issue.... great magazine. xo

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  8. Style AtticMay 5, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I think your blog is my home away from home! Love it all. XO, Kelly

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  9. David TomsMay 5, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Loving the first picture with the painting hung on the mirrored wall. Looks like it is floating in space

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  10. Interior Design MusingsMay 5, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Had not seen this one. It is gorgeous and I am totally with you on the attention to detail. It's what makes a space special years down the road. M.

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  11. A Perfect GrayMay 5, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    i'm in love...those mirrored walls and those faux bois loving cups...serious envy. donna

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  12. A Gift Wrapped LifeMay 5, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    A gorgeous siting room, love the mirrored wall and the "sister window" is totally sweet. XO

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  13. HamptontoesMay 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Hearing the word "details" always gets my attention since I'm a stickler for details! Now, this in one "detail" I would have never thought of and how fun for the girls...I'm sure this space holds lots of secrets, shared secrets and great memories!

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  14. pretty pink tulipsMay 5, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Amazing details! Love the painting mounted on the mirrored wall and that sette.....want it!!

    Sweet touch with the hidden compartment - secrets between sisters....love it!

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  15. Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~May 5, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    lots of great detail!

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  16. ToniaMay 5, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    OH yes it's all about the details. I like the mirrored wall behind the couch.
    Chic Modern Vintage

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  17. Ryland WoodardMay 5, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I LOVE the mirrored wall!!!!!!

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  18. I Dream OfMay 5, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    That painting in the first photo is just gorgeous. What a sweet home. I can only imagine the secrets that will be shared through that hidden window. What a wonderful idea!
    Jeanne

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  19. a' la modeMay 5, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I want the settee. STAT. xoxo shelli

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  20. annieMay 5, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love all the details and I agree...the best part is the secret window between the girls rooms. As an identical twin, we would have loved that!

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  21. Brittany {Gallery No. Eight}May 5, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Love that secret window! What a fantastic idea!!

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  22. VictoriaArtMay 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely! I had to smile at the plaster trophies! Someone surely loves that shape!

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  23. jillian :: cornflake dreams.May 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    the paiting in the first photo is gorgeous! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  24. Julie and LaurenMay 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    A bright orchid is the perfect accent to any room.
    Xx

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  25. meenal @ maison marigoldMay 5, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    beautiful details..the millwork is stupendous..love the nailhead on the sofa..thank for shring, susan..I would like you to check out my daughter's room( that i recently decorated) on my blog today..xx meenal

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  26. KathysueMay 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a sweet detail to have for two sisters, love this idea!!All children love place that are special and secret!!! Kathysue

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  27. Splendid WillowMay 5, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wow! What a home! A million lovely details. And look at all that natural light and the architecture throughout. Someone was thinking.

    Warm hugs to you,

    Mon

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  28. LilaMay 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love this home! I think it's great that they used subtle colors and got such a great style in other ways. It's fabulous!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  29. JosieMay 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    That nailhead couch -- DYING.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  30. Dancing BranflakeMay 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    That is the sweetest thing! Goodness I want that for my daughters (and sons!)

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  31. Naomi@DesignManifestMay 5, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    That window is such a sweet concept. Growing up my sister and I had an extra door between our rooms. It wasn't decorative and it wasn't hidden. Just another way for me to annoy her!

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  32. Casa BellaMay 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Exquisite. The window is exactly what I'm planning for my dream house's dinning room.

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  33. Kristine - A Graceful HomeMay 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Love that! The secret window is so fun! I must check this out!!

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  34. NutbirdMay 5, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Love the editorial. I would really like more information on the faux bois trophy cups. Maybe I could make some myself. Ann

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  35. annie markantonatouMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    elegant and so bright! love the mirrors as a wall cover!

    http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/

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  36. Melissa:: Strong Sense of StyleMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I'm so glad you found me, so that I could find Zhush. Your blog is beautiful... can't wait to see more.

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  37. Tiffany @ Savor HomeMay 5, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    That sofa is quite gorgeous!!

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  38. CDSMay 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    The devil is in the details and it is gorgeous!

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  39. buyaionaccountsMay 6, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Amazing! I love the contrast button nail on the sofa, so pretty. Wood is really a natural charmer for homes and I love it specially the closeup photo of the window.

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  40. windows and doors northern irelandMay 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful windows and sofa.

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