Wood can turn a large boxy room that seems cold and formal into a warm and inviting place that family and friends seem naturally drawn to.
Wood can also be light, making a large room seem smaller and cozy.
Gerri and Bob Lewis of Ridgefield are old hands at working with wood. Their house on West Mountain Road is a testament to the effect wood can have in a home. Bare wooden floors, the color of raw honey, fit the comfortable, informal feeling of the house, which is nestled in the woods. Mr. Lewis's study is a portrait in cherry. Though warm and deep, the wood tones are balanced by an abundance of natural light coming in from two large windows.