The gold-leaf tea paper on the dining room walls creates an ideal backdrop for the family’s collection of artwork.

She infused the interiors with blues, whites, and pale grays that mix well with finishes of stone, iron, and wood. And she added a touch of bling in the dining room with a gold-leaf tea paper. “I like shiny stuff in small bits,” she says.

“My grandmother, who also was a decorator, always said you need to have something shiny in a room, even if it’s a mirror to throw the light around.”

Furnishings in the house offer a pleasing mixture of styles. Vogt says she has always loved traditional things combined with pieces that are more stripped down and natural. “I also like to include a few farm antiques and some industrial elements. And occasionally, I will add items with a Gustavian/Swedish influence.”

Overall, the 70-plus-year-old house offers a nod to modernity that does not attempt to tinker with its history. The renovations helped create a structure that has evolved with the family. “When the girls were little, we would have movie nights in the basement rec room with dinner served on TV trays,” says Vogt.

“Now we cook together as a family and enjoy dinner in the sunroom or kitchen nook. We also entertain friends a lot more these days, whether it’s a formal holiday open house, a casual backyard get-together, or a charity event. We love that while the home’s look remains timeless, its purpose changes as our lives change.”

“Like many families, we enjoy gathering in the kitchen to cook together,” says Vogt, who adores the functionality of the large, clean space with plenty of counter and storage room.
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