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Decked Out

A broken-bluestone patio, decked out with a pro-style stainless-steel grill and table seating, lies just beyond the kitchen's new French doors. Unlike standard twist knobs, oiled bronze lever handles on the doors can be opened with the downward push of an elbow when hands are full of dishes.