The Cambridge TV House: Updating a Classic Queen Anne

All these challenges gave the couple the chance to go in a new direction. Instead of trying to re-create a room-for-every-function floor plan, they decided to tweak it to better suit how their family lives. "I wanted an airy, sunny layout, almost a beach-house feeling," says Sally, whose Swedish heritage has led her to favor modern Scandinavian design, a style that emphasizes clean lines, built-in functionality, and a palette of white surfaces warmed by natural wood tones.

Shown: Smart, pared-down design defines the interior of the renovated house. The family room includes niches for firewood and media equipment and a cast-iron fireplace. New maple floors were installed throughout the home.

Interior design: Terrat Elms Interior Design
Chairs and sectional: Crate & Barrel
Rug: FilzFelt
Fireplace: Morsø
TV: Bang & Olufsen