A Cure for the Common Condo

The symptoms: a washed-out palette and a down-and-out vibe. The Rx: a little reconstructive surgery, followed by a heavy dose of wallpaper, fabric, and paint

Photographer Dominique Vorillon; Stylist Heather Chadduck, Writer Melissa Bigner

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Remedy No. 4: Add Coastal Touches

Allergic to waterfront-theme houses, Phoebe suggested subtle seaside decor: an antique sailor’s valentine over a bed, a sea star that hides amid the swirled pattern of a throw pillow. The result is a home with awe-inspiring views of the nearby Atlantic Ocean and trappings that accent, rather than exploit, that relationship. Now the only question is whether to enjoy the indoors or the outdoors. Seems like just the right kind of problem to have.