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At Home with Craig Melvin
Paul Costello
02of 07New Home for a Growing FamilyPaul CostelloThe couple moved into this home three years ago after relocating from Washington, D.C., and renting for a time in the area. The newscaster says they were immediately drawn to the family-friendly house which has five bedrooms and six baths, despite only having one child at the time. “We liked the open space. We liked the light. As soon as we walked into this house…this was it,” says Melvin.
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New Home for a Growing Family
The couple moved into this home three years ago after relocating from Washington, D.C., and renting for a time in the area. The newscaster says they were immediately drawn to the family-friendly house which has five bedrooms and six baths, despite only having one child at the time. “We liked the open space. We liked the light. As soon as we walked into this house…this was it,” says Melvin.
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A Hidden Symbol
04of 07Making a StatementPaul CostelloThe broadcaster couple worked with designerMichelle Hogueto decorate the home, including the boldly patterned third-floor office space, which they share. “Michelle had to talk us into that idea,” says Melvin. “I said, ‘Where I’m from you put wallpaper on the walls.’ Then she did it, and we were like, ‘Wow, okay.’” Adds, Czarniak, “It was amazing."
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Making a Statement
The broadcaster couple worked with designerMichelle Hogueto decorate the home, including the boldly patterned third-floor office space, which they share. “Michelle had to talk us into that idea,” says Melvin. “I said, ‘Where I’m from you put wallpaper on the walls.’ Then she did it, and we were like, ‘Wow, okay.’” Adds, Czarniak, “It was amazing."
05of 07A Permanent Point of ContentionPaul CostelloThe massive flat file storage piece was one item they didn’t see eye to eye on. Czarniak spotted it at an art supply store that was going out of business. “It took me and two neighbors to move it,” says Melvin. “It weighs 1,500,” adds his wife, who admits it’s never being relocated again.
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A Permanent Point of Contention
The massive flat file storage piece was one item they didn’t see eye to eye on. Czarniak spotted it at an art supply store that was going out of business. “It took me and two neighbors to move it,” says Melvin. “It weighs 1,500,” adds his wife, who admits it’s never being relocated again.
06of 07Going UndergroundPaul CostelloMelvin jokes that the style of the home “above ground” is all Lindsay. “Everything feels like her: bright, beachy, colorful," he says. But both of them were drawn to the possibilities of the basement space, which now holds a home gym, walk-in wine cellar, a bar and this entertaining space.
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Going Underground
Melvin jokes that the style of the home “above ground” is all Lindsay. “Everything feels like her: bright, beachy, colorful," he says. But both of them were drawn to the possibilities of the basement space, which now holds a home gym, walk-in wine cellar, a bar and this entertaining space.
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Prize Catch
source: people.com
