Keira’s wooden high chair matches the other furniture in era. The flow of the room
remains uninterrupted down to the last detail, and because of the weathered
finishes on the furniture, none of the rustic charm of a French country kitchen
is lost.
The formal living features the home’s most prized rug—a Persian, rare due to its peach color. The large contemporary furniture is
inviting and the smaller random antique pieces make for interesting
conversation. Two antique Indian boat masts suspended from the walls on either
side of the fireplace are just one example of the note-worthy details. More
details include the wooden folding chairs and Indonesian antiques.
A couple of sentimental details, accentuating the heart of the home, are the
beautiful wedding and pregnancy albums featured prominently in their own
special nooks.
“The formal dining room was the last room we finished
The breakfast room is defined by the colossal French country table with its
extra long bench, which easily accommodates this extra large family. The
antique European dish rack overlooking the space houses the couple
’s collection of very old English plates. ˙ Amazing art and fabulous furniture from around the globe are mainstays in the
de Jong home. The artist featured here is a family friend.
˙ The study is home to even more beautiful art; this one, an Aymara Indian
portrait, was painted from a hand-drawn sketch by Gaston Ugalde, a friend of
the family.
