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Ellis' Room

Ellis' room is a huge hit for friends and family, mostly because of its amazing architectural features. The dark wood door was returned to its original tone by Ellis' dad, Alan, who stripped and restored the door himself. To breathe new life into the old hardwood floor, Amy and Alan had it painted a Sherwin-Williams tone called "Adriatic Sea" in porch and floor paint in a high-gloss finish. The black globe was a gift from Ellis' paternal grandmother, and the blonde midcentury modern dresser was a local Athens, Ga., vintage-store find.