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A young family's first home is transformed into a modern country retreat in the city

Meet the designer: Ali Budd

When the couple enlisted Ali Budd, the designer asked Michele to provide photos of what she loved and didn’t like. A binder full of clippings verified that Michele prefers clean lines and all things cottage. “The challenge was giving them something that feels fresh and contemporary and appropriate for the city but at the same time has that cottagey country vibe,” says Ali.

Image by: Style at Home By: Laura Muir Source: Michael Graydon; styling by Ann Marie Favot & Stacy Begg