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Annie thought about comfort as well as aesthetics. “I worked on the ‘ride’ of each chair,” she says. “When you’re sitting in a good one, you don’t think about it, but a bad one—wow.

“I want comfort, function, and—most important—good proportions,” Annie insists.

Sources:
Mural: Sue Leal, 518/781-4369.
Floor: original to house.
Chair (“Hayworth Carved Chair’’/Gold Leaf #7011-CH): Annie Selke Home for Vanguard Furniture, vanguardfurniture.com.
Fabric (“Slubby Linen’’/Ivory): Annie Selke Home, available at Calico
Corners/Calico Home, 800/213-6366.
Throw; sink (one-of-a-kind); faucet; soap dish; vase; mirror: owner’s collection.