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62 the fireplace and not have to worry about tying the fire- place into the old structure or moving windows, gaining much-needed width in the family room and bringing in lovely natural light." Speaking to some of the additional architectural challenges presented by the kitchen renovation, Harris says that imaginative solutions were the name of the game. "[We were] limited in how wide we could make the kitchen by an existing set of stairs to the basement, so in order to gain two extra feet in width, we had the cabinets above the stairs custom made to slope on their underside with the stairs below. Those two extra feet in width made the kitchen feel very open," she explains, noting that the adjustment also made room for the kitchen's grand island. In the dining room, clean lines blend seamlessly with turn-of-the-century doors originally from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania, lending history, function, and beauty to the space. Throughout the process, interior designer Sarah Perry worked with the Weishaupts to create a warm home with a modern twist. In fact, the entire design team kept in close contact, which resulted in unexpected touches throughout the property. In the mudroom, custom-made cabinetry by Newbury Cabi- netry was painted a striking shade of blue ("Kensington Blue" by Benjamin Moore); offset by antique-style brick flooring, it's a real showstopper. Part of Perry's design philosophy (and advice to oth- The molding and built-in cabinetry is integral to the success of maintaining a flavor of the historical house.