Nestled within the small farming town of Quincy, a 45-minute jaunt east of Ellensburg in Central Washington, lies the 4,000 square foot abode of Ann and Curt Morris. Their house has an Old-World vibe which makes it remarkably inviting. “Present, but timeless,” is the way Ann Morris explains her house.
Despite its size, the Morris residence retains a noticeable sense of warmth and comfort. In the woodsy upstairs room (replete with a classic standup piano, pool table, wine carriage, and gun protected ), to its Tuscan-inspired dining room steeped in natural light, this home has character for days.
Houzz at a Glance
Who resides: Ann and Curt Morris, along with their 3 cats, Chesterfina, Misha and Snowball.
Location: Quincy, Washington
Size: 4,000 square feet
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The kitchen opens up to the living space, Ann’s favorite room in the home. This perspective of the living room shows the day sun adding lots of natural light, and a perspective of some secret bookcase door.
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The bookcase door opens to show a flight of stairs into the recreation room. “We included the bonus room over the garage, together with the back staircase and bookshelf door. Since we built the house, I managed to customize it all along the way,” Anne says. “Some of my favorite features include the fireplace in the bedroom, spacious bedrooms, ample closets and the sweeping staircase”
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Upstairs, the recreation room is bright, open and filled with entertaining things: a pool table, foosball table, wine rack and comfortable couches.
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This crafty wine storage device retains the couple’s remarkable collection, many of which have been procured from wineries in Washington.
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A framed portrait of a geisha watches over the headboard in the master bedroom. Tasteful and easy, the portrait is unexpected and introduces a palpable calmness into the space. “I’ve changed the paint palette within my home through the years as a means to freshen up and update the home quickly and easily,” Ann says.
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The Morris family juxtaposes their stylish inclinations with their vivid sense of humor. This Latin term translates into some wildly inappropriate line.
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Their daughter Lindsey’s room is vintage-inspired and very womanly; the styling makes it fit for a princess.
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The lavender, salmon pink and white of this bedscape blend together to create an extremely cozy nook.
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Chesterfina carries a water break at her stylish drinking channel.
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Built in 1991, the Morris house has 11 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, where Curt and Ann now reside with their three cats, as their children have left the nest. A crimson wreath matches the cherry timber door of the entry.
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