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44 SPRING 2020 Right away, Cummings envisioned an addition bursting off the back of the house, with a tall, light-filled family room below and master suite above. "We lowered the family room down a few steps to get it closer to the grade of the patio, which allowed for a higher ceiling," says the architect. Ceiling coffers and built-in benches infuse the family room with period charm. Stained wood floors set off the addition's bright white millwork. "When these homes were built, the kitchen was placed on an outside wall, with a sink centered on a window so parents could watch their kids playing in the yard," explains Cummings. To mod- ernize this arrangement, the architect reversed the layout, nest- ing the cabinets and workspaces against an inside wall. The sink was relocated under a set of windows on the home's side, and a columned half wall with cabinets, beverage fridge, and wine fridge prefaces the step-down. Gray—the wife's favorite color—is woven throughout the newly open-concept main living space, starting with a pale "Silver Bells" by Benjamin Moore on the walls. Polished nickel Hudson Valley Cummings worked with Environmental Pools to create an outdoor oasis. vignettes Home • Auto • Business • Benefits fredcchurch.com | 800-225-1865 It's one of the many benefits of working with Fred C. Church. Worry less and play more. Proudly representing: FCC_NEW PL Ad_4.125w x 10.375h_3.13.20.indd 1 3/13/2020 5:09:30 PM