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67 pearance on the mudroom and pantry barn doors and the master bath vanity. Crestin put considerable thought into choosing light fixtures. "Throughout the house we brought in lighting that was slightly indus- trial—barn lights or [those that are] handmade and simple," she says. "We had the kitchen island lights painted a custom color to bring in a bit of our blue/gray tone. They have a slightly industrial look, but not reclaimed or rustic." When it came to the homeowner's wish list, Donovan's first con- sideration was her children. "I asked for reading nooks because my daughter and son are both big readers," she says, "and a work station area in the family room for the kids." She also requested a big kitchen island, where everyone could congregate. The main kitchen/dining/living area is open and comfortable, with the coveted window seat and study areas expertly finessed by the architect. White shiplap runs throughout the space along with posts and beams. Having ample storage space in the walk-in pantry allowed for open shelving in the kitchen, so that the windows, uncrowded by upper cabinets, seemingly augment the already big, beautiful space. "So much light comes in that you literally feel like you're outside," says Donovan, for whom this was very important. Secondary spaces on the first floor like the laundry room, mudroom, and bathroom respect the modern farmhouse motif, minus shiplap and dark beams. Here is where Crestin indulged her "love of salvage and the idea of reuse" by integrating reclaimed wood for a bench and countertop, as well as a soapstone sink—all from Old House Parts of Kennebunk, Maine, a favorite resource of hers. The designer and homeowner were a good match. "Kristina knows the process inside and out, and I'm a quick decision-maker. I wanted the process to be pleasant and fun," says Donovan. "I needed someone like Kristina to gently steer me in the right direction." kristinacrestindesign.com; spennoyerarchitects.com