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No less than four of my friends have taken trips to New Orleans in the last month or so. Their fun vacays got me thinking about how much I liked this
Cottage Living Idea House. The traditional shotgun-style house was built to fit right in to this historical neighborhood.
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Designed by Ann and Jane Dupuy, the front door opens into a parlor lined with bookcases.
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The room's pretty monochromatic scheme sets the tone for the first floor.
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I've always loved the simple desk area.
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Further in, the kitchen has iconic cottage details like beaded board and bin pull cabinet hardware.
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But the real show-stopper is the barn door over the pantry and the chalkboard-painted wall.
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The powder room is dressed up with a pretty mirror and a wall-mounted faucet.
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Nearby, an office nook is no doubt the home's command center.
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Along the back of the house, the living and dining rooms have horizontal planking and French doors. The gas lanterns are a nod to the Crescent City.
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I also the the simple, but well-appointed dining room. New Orleans design has a reputation for being over-the-top, so I love this more clean interpretation.
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The French doors open to a wonderful back porch overlooking the courtyard garden.
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Upstairs, the master bedroom is swathed appropriately in French blue and outfitted with
Leontine Linens, of course!
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And what's not to love about a wallpapered walk-in closet!
Photos are by Robbie Caponetto and Roger Foley.