A Traditional New England Home Full of Christmas Cheer

When Erin James and Jasper Snoek moved into this Cambridge, Massachusetts, home, every room was painted gray — the polar opposite of their style. “I’ve always been drawn to sumptuous colors and interesting wallpaper. All of my adventurousness comes out in decorating,” says Erin, a public health researcher. She and Jasper, a research scientist, worked with designer Cecilia Casagrande to liven up the house. The richly colored walls and mix of modern and antique furniture are eye-catching any time of year, but especially during the holidays, when glass ornaments and twinkly lights add a sense of magic.