318 Summit Avenue Renovation
Second Floor Guest Suite:
It would be your good fortune to repose in these quarters. This lovingly assembled bed and bath suite twists the established color palette in favor of bronze, cinnamon, palladium blues, and sage greens. The canopy bed dressed in delicate silks is a gesture to the past that feels tailored yet still somehow fresh. A writing desk and fireside chair are perfect pockets for reflection or relaxation. In the bathroom, the clear glass shower surround preserves the symmetry of Gilbert’s three leaded glass windows. They’re worth the extra defenses because, as author and critic Larry Millett puts it, “Gilbert does the best damn windows.” — Showcase Home 2008 • Mpls St. Paul Magazine

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© Karen Melvin 2008