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1935 Colonial Revival Receives Country and Contemporary Updates

October 12, 2016

From: IS Architecture

Soft yellow walls allow crown molding and other architectural details to shine in this beautiful 1935 Colonial Revival home. Upstairs, plaid fabrics and dark woods create cozy, country-inspired spaces, while downstairs reveals a gentleman's retreat, complete with a pool table and wet bar for entertaining.

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Colonial Porch and Yard

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Colonial Revival Exterior With Porch

Meet the definition of lush. This front yard features layers of green grass, vines, ornamental grasses and more, complemented perfectly by the home's dark green shutters.

Yellow and Green French Country Living Room

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Yellow and Green Country Living Room

Because the color palette stays the same—yellow and green—this country living room can mix and match patterns without feeling overwhelming. Plaid chairs and a plush sofa ensure cozy seating.

Yellow French Country Kitchen

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Charming Yellow Dining Room

Three wooden chairs and a corner table create a charming dining space. Just beyond, a large arch leads the way into the kitchen, where a hunter green pendant and patterned demi curtains evoke the fresh feel of a mountain meadow.

White French Country Kitchen

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Country Kitchen With Breakfast Bar

The hardwood floors and dark wood island anchor this open, airy kitchen. Beneath the island, two stools offer casual seating for eating breakfast and chatting with the chef.

Yellow Cottage Kitchen

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Marble-Topped Island

Yellow walls paired with white cabinets and trim give a crisp, sunny feel to this kitchen. The marble-topped island adds beautiful texture and energy to the space as well.

Yellow Traditional Wet Bar

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Traditional Wet Bar With Mini Fridge

To make entertaining easy, this home has a wet bar with two mini fridges, a prep sink and lots of cabinets space for storing glasses and accessories. The white marble countertop is an elegant pairing with the mahogany cabinets.

Yellow Traditional Home Office

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Cozy Corner Office

A simple and pretty way to deal with cabinet clutter? Hide it! This corner workspace uses a sweet plaid on the inside of glass-front doors to keep the desk free from distraction.

Blue French Country Master Bedroom

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French Country Master Suite

A sitting area with yellow chairs and sofa is a warm ray of sunshine in this pretty blue master bedroom. The large bay window offers up a picture-perfect view of the water.

White Master Bathroom

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Polished White Master Bathroom

This stately master bathroom features an unusual niche that the vanity neatly tucks inside. The square-shaped sconces and polished floor echo the angular lines of the molding and framework.

Master Bathroom With Tulips

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Single Vanity Topped With Marble

In this dreamy master bathroom, blocky sconces visually tie in with the dark gray squares punctuating the floor. A marble-topped vanity is both beautiful and offers storage for bathroom essentials.

Spa Bathroom With Water View

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Bathtub With Water Views

Given its stunning waterfront view, this master bathroom smartly has a quiet white-and-gray color scheme so as not to distract from the show outside the windows.

Traditional Wet Bar

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Contemporary Entertaining Space

The beautiful hardwood floors in the bar help lead the eye across this large entertaining space, from the pool table all the way to the lounge. Painting the ceilings white gives the illusion that they're higher and more grand.

Traditional Bar

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Polished Bar Features Leather Stools

This grand bar goes a step above with rich mahogany paneling and waterfront views. A prep sink and lots of countertop space make the bartender's job a breeze.

Brown Traditional Media Room

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Media Room With Leather Recliners

The media room is the place to be at the end of the work week with its mahogany entertainment center and plush leather recliners. Just add slippers and a pipe!

Bar With Black Barstools

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Contemporary Bar and Game Room

Brown and black give a distinguished, masculine feel to the large game room that includes a bar, pool table and seating area. Gleaming wood floors connect the separate spaces.

Bar With Mahogany Paneling

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Mahogany Paneling

This contemporary game room and connecting bar feature handsome mahogany paneling and leather barstools worthy of the Rat Pack.

Game Room With Fireplace

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Wood-Infused Game Room

Keep the evening chill at bay by playing a game of pool next to this stunning fireplace. A patterend area rug below adds interest to the space and keeps the floor from feeling too cold.

Shower With Khaki Tiles

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Guest Bath With Khaki Tiles

Khaki tiles paired with black and white accents have a crisp and tidy effect on this guest bathroom. Glass walls keep the clean lines continuous.

Bathroom Sink and Brown Backsplash

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Silver Sink With Exposed Pipes

This bathroom's khaki-and-black tile backsplash has the clean, tailored look of a well-pressed suit. Meanwhile, the sink's exposed pipes bring an industrial touch to the space.

Porch With Potted Trees

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Porch Features Potted Plants

Potted trees and vines in dark green soften the look of this low-ceilinged porch and help connect it more firmly to the rest of the backyard. Wood chairs provide comfortable seats for watching the sunset over the water.

Exterior and Brick Patio

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Backyard Features Private Pool

Balcony? Porch? Private pool? Take your pick of outdoor spaces, this enormous backyard has it all and then some.

Colonial Exterior and Backyard

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Enclosed Entertaining Spaces

Across the way, this historic Colonial home also includes carefully trimmed hedges and an enclosed entertaining space.

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