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The accent wall has been reincarnated with new stairs, along with two unobtrusive storage chests that were custom-built in the same light oak to give the family’s youngsters a place to dump their backpacks when they arrive home from school through a side door. “We also replaced a wavy gold-and-white railing that dated back to the glitzier ’80s with plainer dark metal that matches the stone better,” Lamothe says. “Not all of the decor ideas out of the ’80s were great.” •
The new stairs and discreet storage bins were made to complement the oak flooring, which was refinished to restore its original light grain and lustre.
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