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living A Touch of Traditional Faith, coupled with a love for and knowledge of traditional design, turned a Haymount home with good bones, into a beautiful, comfortable space to share with family and friends I By Sarah Onken t was love at first sight for Dr. Dominick replaceable, he insists that the house is to be lived in. Storto whose home is drenched in natural light "I love to entertain. I am trying to strike a balance be- and fine European-style furnishings. Situated in the charming Haymount area, the traditional home, built in 1930, is surrounded by an elegant backdrop of mature trees and a winding brick wall. It wasn't always as you see it today. Several currently untouched rooms demonstrate just how far the home has come since he purchased it, only several years ago. "I just saw a home that someone else had built and designed and tried to make the interior match what I found most appealing about the exterior," Dr. Storto said humbly. As you walk through the interior, halls of archways lead you from one refined room to the next. The colors in each room vary slightly, adding differentiation that still lends to an overall cohesive look. Replicas of European paintings hang on the walls, featuring dark, moody palettes with pops of vibrant red and blue. A combination of antique finds and brand new, skillfully crafted furniture are around every corner. Delicate décor has been carefully selected and placed; though each piece looks ir- tween elegance, comfort, warmth and good taste to create an atmosphere that people want to be in, to be with one another—that is what life is all about." Based on a traditional layout, there are multiple conversational areas for people to gather in each room. The size and proportion of furniture are fundamental to defining a seamless space, where people can move around. "I want it to feel like home, for me and for everybody." The kitchen was the project with the highest priority, since it tends to be the place where people gather to sit and chat or grab a bite to eat. Everything in the kitchen has changed, except the cabinets and even those received lighting and new hardware. The home environment really beckons people to come, feel comfortable, eat well and leave satisfied. If the traditional design and furniture weren't enough to whisk you away to your favorite European country, then the top items on the menu could certainly do the job. "A typical dinner is either a center-cut white, pork roast CityViewNC.com | 17

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