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pdating a historic home to accommodate a modern family while honoring the property’s past is never a simple task—but it’s one that architect Rick Blanchard and designer Perry Walter were well-equipped to handle. “[The homeowners] wanted a subtle, peaceful palette throughout the entire home with some subtle

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