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WINTER
2016
ESCARPMENTMAGAZINE
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Definitelya focalpoint, thestoneandacid
washed, sheet-steel fireplace,designedby
BradAbbott, anchors thegreat room. The
unit featuresaRumford fireplacewhich is
tall and shallow in order to reflect more
heat, and incorporates a streamlined
throat that eliminates turbulence and car-
ries the smoke away with minimal heat
loss. Thecustom firescreen&hearth tools,
cleverlydesignedbyMissySharpadd to
theunclutteredambiancewhile industrial-
feel, metal features like the steel tension
rods and light valancesmake an interest-
ing juxtaposeagainst thenatural surfaces
of hickory,walnut, rockandglass.
The patio doors fromCedarport
open like an accordion to create
an unhindered transition to the
outdoors. The custom designed
12-foot live-edge dining table
featureswrought iron base
and rich indigo, plush chairs.