Recessed Success

Borrow space to evoke the look of custom cabinetry. Remove the doors from a shallow closet, converting it into a niche for a freestanding piece of furniture. Debbie trimmed this space with molding stained to match her antique hutch, which makes it appear like a built-in cabinet. Collections of white ironstone and green jadeite and glassware are showcased against the dark wood in this area off the kitchen. “We create a happy mood in a room when we fill the space with things we love,” Debbie remarks.