Every home should have a sense of humor. Douglas Wilson’s “Get Lost” and Sapling Press’ “Dear Fork” letterpress art pair perfectly for the sarcastic wit of this home’s owners.

Local, reclaimed wood beams were custom-cut and finished for this corner gas-pipe shelving unit, keeping everything in its place for everyone in the family.

A vignette including Hazel Nicholl’s “It’s Nice to Be Nice,” Baby Bumble Hoptimist - a wooden memento from Denmark, and a mandarin orange Red Chamber vase. A quirky balance of objects that can rotate with new found treasures or seasonal boredom.

Function found in anything: a ceramic dachshund planter keeps sniffles under control.

In the kitchen, open shelves allow easy access for cookbooks and pots, while less-used server ware and vessels are put into service to hide electronics, hold straws, or just be pretty. The bottom shelf is dedicated to the resident toddler’s rock collection and drawing materials.

Grey walls and white trim were used throughout the house for a neutral background. The entry catch-all is kept simple with a stainless steel coatrack with room below for a neat row of shoes…

… but a vintage teak dresser hides the accessories and keys that need a home close by the door. A mirror is necessary for the last-minute “Do I look ok?” and the red owl bank holds loose change for a college fund.