Warm and Inviting
And there was a lot to do. The Pulvers were
meticulous in making sure any neglected mechanical and
structural issues were addressed before any decorating took
place. “When we purchased this home, I promised we’d
do right by it,”says Nikki. “It’s an extremely well-built, solid
home. On the original blueprints you can see how much care
and thought the architect, John Sherwood Kelly, and the
original owners put into it.”
First stop: the basement. Here, the Pulvers began with
structural and cosmetic updates so the kids could have a
comfy place to spend time during renovations in the rest
of the home. The dated brown-and-beige basement was
transformed with fireplace upgrades; new walls in a cool, soft
blue; new white woodwork; and an appealing array of vintage
ski posters.
The curved Art Deco bar was updated with new facing
and a striking cobalt blue bar top that is big enough to
accommodate seating. “We tried to leave as much as we
could intact,” says Nikki, such as the original nickel sink and
some built-in shelving, while also bringing a renewed energy
to the space with new colors and décor.
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Above: The basement
transformed.