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Heart-warming Southern Colonial offers timeless design & modern ease.   Set in the Estate section of Village of West Clay , it provides a lower price point to this coveted area.   Inspired by acclaimed architect William Poole, it is bright & light filled with 2 covered porches, 2 story Great Room & 3 large dormer windows.   Brazilian cherry hardwoods cover most of the 1st floor.   Striking kitchen has abundant cherry cabinets, huge granite island with convenient oven & gorgeous bronzed pendant lighting.   Life is good.

Does it surprise you to know that there is a group of people that forecasts the color trends for each year?  That group is called  the  Color Marketing Group .    The group is composed of people from 20 different countries.  Their choices apply to " all phases of color marketing: color trends and combinations; design influences; merchandising and sales; and education and industry contacts." Their decisions are not a flash in the pan.  They affect fashion, accessories, home decor, and automobile colors.  The top color for 2010?  It is blue--powder blue, denim, sky, teal, midnight, cerulean, navy, turquoise, cornflower, periwinkle, and royal.  There are many fans of blue out there.  House Beautiful in its March 2010 issue is all aglow in blues, heralding their return to the home scene. Blues create a peaceful, inviting mood.  They can be elegant or whimsical depending on the base colors.  An icy blue tinged with gray ca...

Classic Brick Beauty on a quiet street! You'll appreciate the updated look & feel of tile floors, solid surface counters, Tiffany style pendant lighting & new fixtures. The Great Room is open to the kitchen & features a see through fireplace shared by the separate study. The kitchen is large with 42 inch white cabinets, an ample center isle & breakfast room. 4 spacious Bedrooms and playroom add flexibility to the upstairs. Finished Basement with Home Theater is fabulous and includes a pool table and ice hockey table. 15523 Alameda Place, Westfield