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NEW ENGLAND HOUSE
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A passion for 18th-century American architecture inspired
the building of this traditional wood-frame home, which combines
authentic materials and 21st-century design solutions
WORDS REBECCA DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHS NGOC MINH NGO
DINING ROOM EXTERIOR
The cabinet, which houses Dutch and English Delftware, The simple front door (above) is an 18th-century
adds decorative interest to Barbara’s favourite room original, which sits well with the grey clapboard.
(left and above left). “It’s not a huge space, so gathering For similar clapboard, try Air-dried Oak Featheredge cladding,
around the table and trading stories is quite a cosy affair.” from £28.79sq m, UK timber, 01536 267107, uk-timber.co.uk.
For similar urn-back dining chairs, try Piers Pisani For similar antique urn planters, try Holloways Garden
Antiques & Furniture, 01935 815209, pierspisani.com. Antiques, 01886 884665, hollowaysgardenantiques.co.uk.
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