Mill House makeover

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A northern Virginia miller made a small stone-and-log cabin near his mill in 1740. Some additions and restoration projects were made on the house over the years through the expertise of a restoration architect, an interior designer and a master grainer to preserve the house's stately appearance.

author: Hunt, Kenneth

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Family traditions in a gentleman's home

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New York interior designer Scott Salvator has redesigned the Manhattan apartment of a widower to impart a generations-old, house-like quality. The rooms are Georgian in character, with complementing furniture upholstery and wallpaper to give an air of solidity and tradition.

author: Hunt, Kenneth
Works, Decoration and finishing, Apartment houses, Apartment buildings, Salvator, Scott

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Soaring traditions

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Domed structures have become the standard in government buildings throughout the US. Capitol buildings in 44 states have domes as a central feature. The domes' ornate interior and exterior designs stand as a testament to the unique characteristics of each state.

author: Hunt, Kenneth
Appreciation, Design and construction, Public buildings, Domes, Domes (Structural elements)

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subjects list: Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling
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