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67 deck. To keep the floor feeling open, Frey separated one of the guest bedrooms from the sitting area with a col- lapsible wall of windowed doors. "It seemed like a shame to close the two rooms off and block views," explains the designer. "This way, guests can simply close the accor- dion and pull down the shades when privacy is needed." Jerabek's serene interior palette of whites, grays, and beiges lets the spectacular views shine, and her occasion- al pops of blue echo the shimmery water just outside. One of her favorite spots is the first-floor deck, which Frey expanded from a depth of 5 to 9 feet to make room for a sitting area. "During the summer months, there's a lot of activity in the harbor, so even if you're just sitting and looking at the view, you feel like you're actually part of things," she says. No matter how closely related the participants, a big, involved remodel project has its stresses. "Especially when you're rearranging spaces and moving staircases, it's hard for clients to visualize what it will be like," admits Frey. But reassuring her mom came naturally, and the end result speaks for itself. "It was a fun, rewarding journey, and we made a great team." For Resources, see page 106. The interior palette consists of whites, grays, and beiges.