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Residing at the home mostly
by themselves, Chilewich and
Sultan also use the living area
as a bedroom to maximize
space. Though they rarely close
it, they sleep on a Murphy bed
from Resource Furniture (left),
which frees up room when
guests are over. When folded
down, deep navy-blue cushions
give the effect of a lush
headboard (below). While the
home does not yet have a
proper master bedroom, the
couple plans to create an addition
sometime next year.
Sultan made use of every square foot. The house has
a full basement, which not only contains the laundry
and a work area but also a commodious guest bedroom
and a well-stocked library. He situated the basement
stairs by the west-facing windows in the dining
area to bring daylight to the lower level.
What Chilewich and Sultan still don’t have is
a master bedroom. For now, they have installed a
Murphy bed from Resource Furniture in the living
room—an unconventional choice, but one the couple
is happy with. Chilewich says they rarely close it,
though, preferring to use the room as a mixed-space
loft. She adds that they could have used the lower level
as their bedroom, but loved being by the fireplace
and also wanted to enjoy the light-filled space. Even
so, they plan to add a master bedroom on the east side
of the house next year. “There is a lack of privacy
when we have guests,” she admits.
The furnishings are a mix of high- and low-priced
pieces. “It’s so easy to spend a fortune,” she says. “But
then it becomes formulaic.” The couple splurged on a
B&B Italia sofa for the living room. Sultan hesitated
when he heard the price, but Chilewich prevailed, >
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