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Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason
Red Door Welcome
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Decking the Halls (and Mantels)
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Freshly Cut Fir
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Chopping down the Christmas tree is an annual tradition for the Barones, who head to Allen Tree Farm in Connecticut every year in search of a suitably sizable fir. “We like a jolly, chubby tree so we can fit on a lot of ornaments,” Jennifer says. A mix of handmade and hand-me-down baubles festoon the tree, which is topped by a DIY copper star and ringed with DIY copper chain garland. To cut down on confusion come Christmas morning, Jennifer assigns each kid their own wrapping paper pattern.
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Swagged Chandelier
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Custom-made by a local craftsman, the 8-foot-long wood dining table and matching bench were designed to accommodate a crowd, which comes in super-handy during the holidays. To center the chandelier above the extra-large table without requiring expensive rewiring through the chunky beams, Jennifer used matching black iron chain and a hook to get the round light’s placement just right. A mix of new and old black chairs rounds out the seating assortment. For more festive mealtimes, Jennifer forages evergreen clippings from their land to decorate the windows and chandelier. A vintage Santa monitors the family’s naughty-nice status.
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Chandelier: Shades of Light
Warm White Kitchen
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason To make the kitchen more fitting and functional for their large family, the Barones painted the formerly brown cabinets white and installed a larger island. The floors, which visitors often mistake for brick, are actually wood two-by-four boards cut into rectangles. In the days leading up to Christmas, the room—which houses Jennifer’s collection of antique copper—fills with the scents of baking cookies and spice-filled simmer pots. But on Christmas morning, it’s all about the aroma from Jennifer’s homemade sourdough cinnamon buns. An antique whiskey jug, part of a larger collection, holds evergreen branches from the property.
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Cabinet Paint Color: Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore
Rug: Ruggable
Landscape-Happy Drop Zone
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Jennifer found the mudroom’s chippy green cabinet at the Brimfield Antique Flea Market and topped it with some of her vintage landscapes. The painting of the thatched-roof dwellings, which was another Brimfield find, used to hang in Jennifer’s parents’ house.
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Fa-La-La Locker Room
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Topped with vintage paintings and thrifted baskets, metal lockers —adorned with eucalyptus wreaths during the holidays—are an ideal spot to tuck away coats, boots, and mittens. The custom red barn-style Dutch door and antique Kazak rug brighten up the space, while the antique-looking brick flooring gives a nod to the reclaimed brick in the living room.
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Lockers: RH
Dutch Door: Rustica
Antique Rug: Upstate Rug Supply
Brick Flooring: Old Mill Thin Brick Systems
Bedecked Bunk Room
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Lester and Russell play games in their room, which houses the barn-inspired canvas-tented bunk beds and a Windsor chair that once belonged to Nicholas’s grandfather. A handmade paper chain is all the decoration the room’s plump Christmas tree needs.
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Bunk Beds: RH Baby and Child
Striped Pillowcases: Nautica from Amazon
Cozy Tub Nook
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason Part of the home’s new addition, the main bathroom features an antique-style black claw-foot tub paired with black hexagonal tile flooring. A whitewash stain on the planked walls allows the wood grain to show through.
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Claw-Foot Tub: Vintage Tub & Bath
Tile Flooring: Home Depot
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Collected Gallery Wall
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason In the primary bedroom, an assortment of vintage landscapes holds together visually thanks to Jennifer’s strict selection filter: “I know a painting is good if it looks like a place I’d like to live!” she says. Come Christmas, a lush wreath is added to the mix. Flanking the farmhouse-style iron bed are mismatched vintage side tables that play host to a grouping of old whiskey jugs and amber glass jars. A weathered bench found at a local antiques store adds a festive hit of red.
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Iron Bed: L.L. Bean
Hanging Tapestry: Anthropologie
Red Plaid Pillow Covers: Pottery Barn for similar
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Retro Chic Kitchenette
Nat Rea, styling by Matthew Gleason The basement kitchenette was crafted from reclaimed wood the previous owner left in the barn after building the house. Jennifer found the 1929 sink for just $50 at an architectural salvage market in Connecticut. She finished the space with a retro-style mini fridge and more of her vintage paintings.
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Mini Fridge: Wayfair
Meet the Family
Nat Rea Jennifer and Nicholas, along with their children, Lester (8), Russell (6), Waylon (5), and Flora(3) and black Labrador, Puka.
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Red Paint Color: Maple Leaf Red by Benjamin Moore
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