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Breathing New Life If you’re redesigning your own historical home, consider Ziemer’s advice for breathing new life into old structures. 1Respect for architecture is important, but you don’t have to be a slave to it. 2When designing, focus on the family who lives there and their lifestyle instead of purely preserving traditional layouts. 3Don’t take design too seriously. Adding a touch of whimsy and layering makes a room more comfortable and more authentic. modern interpretation of a classic material. Modern art punctuates the look while a traditional chair fabric and a white ceiling take it down a notch. “You need a place for the eye to rest,” says Ziemer. Small-scale subway tiles run vertically in the powder room for a change of pace. Woodsy wallpaper creates the perfect backdrop for a bunny watercolor done by a friend, and the old trolley cart and sink were installed by the previous owner. The living room is visually quieter than the rest of the home. Neutral grasscloth walls set a subtle stage for the space that was primarily used for entertaining. “It was a little more traditional and subdued; a more formal space,” explains Ziemer, who couldn’t resist adding an unexpected green rug. Though Ziemer has since moved out of the house to gain more indoor and mostly outdoor space for her family, she won’t soon forget living there. The carriage house may no longer be the place they call home, but it has a permanent place in their hearts. “I am hoping we can buy it back again someday after the kids go to college,” she says. 42 home by design|april|may|2014
OPPOSITE FROM TOP: The living room was intentionally kept more neutral than the rest of the livery turned residence. A sliver of Ziemer’s son’s room shows wallpaper with a dog motif that can be seen from the loft space; a striking vision in black and white. THIS PAGE: Wood stairs painted black and accented by a striped runner lead to the first-floor entry, where shapely stools sit beneath an antique console.
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