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The Falter family finds that a classic home can be cozy too BY KELLY TWEDELL
Handsomely Historic
imeless decor adorns the classic house of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Falter with a wrap around plantation style porch. This historic home, which once belonged to the Henry Lilly Cook family, for-
merly known as the Cook House, was built in 1902. Its' many museum-like qualities, such as the antique fireplaces and the custom stained glass windows above each doorway, seam- lessly blend with the era of the home. The tastefully furnished sitting rooms harness an elegant quality that brings warmth which embraces this family's active lifestyle. The children's artwork found throughout the house lend a lived-in quality to this historic home.
20 | January/February • 2012 As in most older houses, there were no standard light fix-
tures originally in the home, but the large paned windows in each room provide natural light throughout the day and are framed with floor to ceiling tailored window treatments in luxurious fabrics. A warm glow cascading from the add- ed oversized chandeliers give this historic home timeless elegance. The eight fireplaces throughout the home give each room
a cozy feel, even when they're lit with a collection of candles instead of a crackling fire. The mantle in each room is used to display family mementos and trinkets collected throughout the years and serve as a focal point for the rooms.
