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Storage was also a huge consideration. Built-in millwork (which Kelly prefers over stand-alone cabinets or utility closets) features closed and open storage. She realizes that tucking things away is important, but it’s also essential to offer spots for display or for simply keeping useful items within easy reach. “When things get all closed up, it almost starts to feel really uptight, especially in a home like this,” says Kelly. “It feels like there’s no room to just throw a book somewhere.”

