freestanding soaker tub we could find,” surrounded by manly touches like wallmounted bullhorns and a century-old railway tie converted into a shelf for shampoo and grooming products. On the other hand, Denise prefers to wash away a long day inside the luxurious walk-in glass shower enclosure. “It’s really us,” she says of the personalized touches throughout their home. “I always tell my clients that I can’t wait to make their house into a home, and now Chris and I have done it for ourselves. “In fact, we often bring new clients here so they can get to know us better – they can see our quirkiness, see that we’re lovers of vintage finds and Mexican art. We didn’t intend to build it as a show home, but we love that we have a home we are proud to show.” The multifunctional mudroom/laundry room is the busy family’s “drop and go station.” It can be accessed from the garage and leads to the kitchen pantry, which makes unloading groceries a breeze.
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