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Making over the Bush home An Alexandria home once owned by the former president’s brother takes on a dramatic transformation with its new owners.
This Alexandria home once owned by George W. Bush's brother Marvin, has been transformed by its new owner, a singer/songwriter and her family.
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The exterior of the home features a long porch outside the front entrance.
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The home is now owned by singer/songwriter Stephanie Stack, seen with her husband, Larry, who works for a global consulting firm.
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When owned by the Bushes, the walls of the foyer were painted with a mural featuring a landscape. It has been replaced with a contemporary pattern of wallpaper, which has become a fashionable decorative element again.
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A home always takes on the personality of its owners and, in this case, the genteel house has been transformed from what might be described as old Washington — one tied to politics and the money that comes directly from it — to a new symbol of what Washington aspires to be — more cosmopolitan and trendy.
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The living room shows how designer Kelley Proxmire, hired by the new owners, kept many traditional elements of the furniture but added pops of color.
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In the dining room, chairs are upholstered in textured vinyl that can be wiped clean and a dark brown carpet hides any crumbs. "I wanted to be practical because of the family's two boys," Proxmire says. "There’s nothing worse than not being able to be a kid in your own home."
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An impressive contemporary chandelier made of interlocking glass horseshoes hangs over the walnut table used for family meals and holiday dinners.
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The family room was remodeled in time for this past Christmas with a concern for practicality. Chairs and window seats are covered in durable fabrics meant for outdoor furniture; the colors match the yellow paint inside the bookshelves between the tall windows.
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The downstairs powder room showcases a bold wallpaper print.
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The sun room at the far end of the family room was created by the Bushes when they enclosed a porch. This formerly white chamber has been recast as a "man cave" with chocolate brown walls and a sitting area for watching the flat-screen TV above the fireplace mantel.
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A close-up view of a portion of the sun room shows the deep chocolate walls and the bold printed chair.
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Stephanie Stack, left, poses with her home designer, Kelley Proxmire, at her Alexandria home.
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