A sunny entryway doubles as a pantry for this colonial house in rural Connecticut. With stone floors and ample storage for homegrown canned vegetables the space is very inviting. A utility sink serves as a handy place for washing up after a day in the garden. Dried herbs and vegetables hang from the ceiling with whitewashed walls adding brightness to the space….
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