S2E5 Decisions in Stone and Space as the Old House Begins to Breathe
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From the moment they step into their new-old house, Lauren and David feel a pull that reinforces why they chose this place—and why they’re ready to make it their own. Early design decisions shift from wallpaper choices to settling on mortar over flagstone in the foyer, balancing aesthetics with practicality. With custom doors arriving, progress in their interior design studio, and plans for a native wildflower meadow underway, the family leans into flexibility and long-term vision as they settle into life here.
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