Fresh start
A kitchen gets a new look and preserves the charm of its historic past. To complete the final phase of a Basking Ridge home’s transformation, the homeowners turned to TrueLeaf Kitchens to design and renovate their kitchen, butler’s pantry, and adjacent casual dining space. The kitchen was relocated to an adjacent sitting room where an old fireplace served as the inspiration for a key design element of the new kitchen. Rustic natural stone was laid over the old painted brick to create a chimney-style hearth that conceals the stove vent hood and pays tribute to the historic quality of the home.

Your country house: the secrets to indoor winter gardening
Just like outdoor gardens, indoor gardens come in many shapes and sizes, from potted plant gardens that adorn a windowsill all year round, to pots of veggies you start from seedlings in late winter for planting outside in the spring. Keep potted houseplants looking bright and happy all season long with these simple expert tips. 

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