HOLY GROUND

Continued from 2 blanche, but close. The style of the interior is best described as eclectic. Metals are mixed. Textures are varied. A smattering of quality and subtle wallpaper patterns add just the right amount of pleasant surprise to rooms. Each room has a touch of black, a unifying factor, according to Karen. Antiques are at home with modern, streamlined seating. The Woodard house feels large, airy and spacious, thanks to the center hall design, the natural light streaming in from the large energy-efficient windows, 10-foot ceilings and mostly white walls and ceilings.

“The first thing we purchased, before the house was even framed up, was the pocket door,” Karen said. She tilted her chin toward the six-and-ahalf foot opening between the kitchen and living/ dining area. The pocket door takes up no room, and creates no awkward angles when opened.

The white walls are the perfect backdrop for the Woodard’s exceptional collection of art, vintage posters,