Ann Loynd Burton, Author at Cottages & Gardens

A Real Housewife’s Hidden Hills, CA, Home Hits the Market for $23M

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Vintage-inspired design with plenty of custom details fill this space.

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The symmetrical space is customized down to the fork drawer.

The kitchen pros execute a sleek yet functional design.