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“The cat slept comfortably on the warm stone hearth near the fire.”

“The dog lay warm upon the wide slate hearthstone.”

“The silver tea service was a cherished family heirloom passed down to her.”

“Ceramic bowls were neatly arranged in the pine kitchen hutch.”

“The family gathered inside the warm inglenook to drink mulled cider during the blizzard.”

“Authorities deemed the cracked tenements entirely unfit for further inhabitation.”

“The lock catch was screwed directly into the wooden door jamb.”

“Carpenters replaced each rotting floor joist before laying down hardwood.”

“The aesthetic embraces kitsch through ironic plastic accessories.”

“Porcelain figurines and assorted silver knick-knacks crowded the glass display shelves.”

“Dust accumulated rapidly on the small ceramic knickknacks along the shelf.”

“The cool brick larder kept preserved jams and canned vegetables fresh.”

“The lease contract requires the lessee to maintain the holiday villa in pristine condition.”

“Adjusting the wooden louvers controlled the glare coming into the study room.”

“She tilted the wooden louvres to block the harsh afternoon sun.”

“Dormer windows pierce the slate mansard of the Parisian townhouse.”

“Crushed basil leaves released their aroma inside the heavy stone mortar.”

“She lifted the top of the ottoman to store spare wool blankets.”

“Luxury brands now sell silk pajamas designed for daywear.”

“Engineers raised the stone parapet to prevent pedestrians falling from the bridge.”

“The sunlit drawing room showcased polished parquetry laid out in a herringbone pattern.”

“The stainless-steel percolator gurgled on the kitchen stove.”

“She used a granite pestle to grind garlic cloves and black peppercorns.”

“Marble pillars supported the impressive portico over the front entrance of the mansion.”

“Drawing the velvet portiere shut kept the cold hall drafts out of the drawing room.”

“She placed the used sponges into a sealed plastic receptacle beside the sink.”

“The indoor sauna is closed for urgent refurbishment.”

“A broken cord caused the heavy timber sash to slam shut unexpectedly.”

“Soapy water splashed across the stone sink in the rear scullery.”

“They sat on the vintage leather settee to read near the sunny window.”

“Strong winds swept away corrugated tin sheets from every vulnerable shanty.”

“Natural sunlight streamed into the attic room through the slanted glass skylight.”

“Ventilation grilles slotted into the roof soffit keep condensation from gathering.”

“Tiled splashbacks behind the stove made oil splatters easy to clean.”

“The plumber twisted the rusty stopcock to halt the flood surging through the ruptured pipe.”

“Golden tassels dangled from the velvet curtain tiebacks.”

“Their short-term tenancy of the serviced apartment expired at the end of the semester.”

“Fire inspectors flagged numerous code violations throughout the brick tenement.”

“Perfume bottles were neatly organized on top of the wooden bedroom vanity.”

“Intricate rib vaulting draws the viewer's eye up toward the lofty cathedral ceiling.”

“Guests left their wet umbrellas and coats in the tiled front vestibule.”

“Moisture damaged the lower edge of the oak wainscot in the dining room.”

“He splashed cold water over his face at the ceramic washbasin.”

“Beside the brass bedstead stood an antique washstand fitted with a marble slab.”

“Moisture caused the exterior weatherboards to rot where rainwater splashed from the deck.”

“Building weatherization prevents heat loss around windows and doorways.”

“A collection of sea shells sat on the polished mahogany whatnot.”

“The sunroom was furnished with sturdy wickerwork chairs and a low table.”

“She wiped down the granite worktop after preparing the evening meal.”

“New municipal zoning prohibits heavy factories within half a mile of schools.”