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Modern Craft: At Home With Jim Harbison

How design junkie and blogger Jim Harbison created a clean, affordable family home.

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Works by friends and famed artists alike feature heavily in the Harbison household. This arrangement includes a line drawing of old Hollywood stars by Maira Kalman. The expandable Zoom chandelier above the dining room table was an eBay score.
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The backyard stage is set with Ikea curtains slipped over a frame of PVC piping.
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Inspired by the designs of a high-end Italian company but dismayed by the price tag, the Harbisons found equally stunning—and much more affordable— fixtures at their local homesupply store. The tractor seat, a nod to the famous readymade Mezzadro sto
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An antique hutch is home to a collection of vintage and contemporary serving ware.
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A lack of clutter, along with well-curated furniture, makes the room both classic and comfortable.
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A large canvas by Matthew J. Schaefer hangs in a place of pride above a credenza.
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A one-day DIY project: Since the Harbisons’ front door is on the side of the house, the first thing guests saw was half a brick wall—so Jim and his father-in-law decided to cover the eyesore with a taller wooden facade. Using 1" x 6" cedar boards sta
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The woodsy David Darien photograph above the bed provides color and exemplifies the Harbisons’ penchant for tasteful minimalism.
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Heading upstairs, the family passes a framed piece of “Random Geometry” wallpaper by Nama Rococo.
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Bright-colored Flor carpet tiles and a dose of chaos dominate 4-year-old Henry’s bedroom.

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Written by Kristen Jerch
Photography by Brian Ulrich

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