A QUAINT COTTAGE NOOK

The breakfast nook is part of the eat-in kitchen and is open to the main living room. It provides a casual spot for morning coffee and informal meals. Maggie added draperies to the windows, a custom iron and wood etagere and a layered rug. “The room is a great blend of modern and rustic with interesting patterns, layered textiles and a happy shade of green on the cabinets,” she says. The nook is integrated with the other nearby spaces. A coffered ceiling mimics the pine

beams and tongue-and-groove in the living room and the table is situated near the kitchen island, which offers more seating. “This home is a wonderful place to entertain family and friends,” Maggie says. “It was essential to the homeowner that he have plenty of space to fit everyone, be it larger holiday gatherings or simple family dinners.”

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS. Acoustics were a concern in the dining room, so Maggie added grasscloth to the walls. She adds, “The grasscloth brings softness and absorbs a bit of sound.”