An inviting fireplace, fabulous art, and touches of humor…the owner's animal iron works. Here is a room that is sophisticated yet warm. While this room is small, it reads big. Why? Careful editing, wonderful detail and genuine comfort…

A child's corner chair is drawn close by the roaring fire. Nearby a crisp linen upholstered slipper chair, skirted to the floor, whispers the exquisite taste of the owners (and, yes, the chair is sublimely comfortable). Notice the wealth of contrast: soft gray/green walls sparked by 'white white' trim, the bold browns, rusts and reds of the original oil, the simplicity of a rush basket filled with firewood, and the warmth of stacks of books meant to be read and reread - not just for decoration. We think this room is as good as family-friendly gets.