Old House Journal – Interpreting Period Built-Ins Today

“There’s something to be said for using a built-in instead of a piece of movable furniture,” says architect Nicholas Blavat, who remade existing bookcases as china cabinets in what became the dining room.

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Traditional dining room with olive-green walls and a round mahogany pedestal table, featuring a built-in glass-front china cabinet converted from an original bookcase; a text overlay quotes Deep River architect Nicholas Blavat on preserving period character through custom millwork, with a curved staircase and adjoining sitting room visible beyond.