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ContentsHey Rhody Home Guide 2015

9Calendar of Events

11Home DesignWhether you’re starting from scratch or ready to redecorate

13At Home

17Trends in Rhody Design

19Attainable Custom Furniture

22How to Buy Art

25Personalized Finishing Touches

27Living WellMaking the most of your time at home

28At Home

31Convenient Services

32Home Organization

33Decluttering Your Space

35DIY Family Memories

37Home Entertaining

45RenovationImproving your home and how you live in it

46At Home

49Room Makeovers

53Historic Preservation

56Easy Eco-Friendly Upgrades

59Living Greener

63Real EstateFinding your forever home with help from the pros

65At Home

68Advice for Buyers

69Tips for Sellers

74Finishing TouchLofty living in a historic urban space

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21Interior Design

24Coffee

36Cocktails

58Water

54Tree Care

64Building

38Dream HomesCreating a space you truly love

71Home Resource Directory

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Historic Home ToursFor over 50 years the Providence Preservation Society has let us roam inside historic homes at its annual Fes-tival of Historic Homes. This year’s neighborhood highlight is Fox Point, including southern Benefit Street. It’s a great opportunity to take a peek in-side the grand homes of the East Side, and to learn firsthand about their pres-ervation. June 13, 10am-4pm. Advance tickets start at $40. ppsri.org

The City by the Sea is brimming with homes of historical importance. Of course you have the mansions, or as the uber wealthy called them, sum-mer cottages. But there are many other homes of note worth a wander here. Newport History Tours, pre-sented by the Newport Historical So-ciety, offers a variety of walking and site tours, from the family friendly His-tory Detective to the more scandalous Rogues and Scoundrels. Check web-site for tour schedule. $15 per person. newporthistorytours.org

Gardening and Flower EventsAfter the winter we just had, it’s no wonder we are all dreaming of flow-ers. Leave it to Rosecliff mansion to throw the floral extravaganza of the season, The Newport Flower Show. Come for the exquisite garden dis-plays, educational horticulture ex-hibits and tantalizing champagne and jazz brunch. Leave with inspira-tion that hopefully lasts through next winter. June 19-21. Advance tickets start at $20. newportmansions.org

Each April, spring makes its glori-ous arrival at Blithewold just in time for Daffodil Days. Tens of thousands of the bright yellow flower welcome you as you explore the historic prop-erty and gardens. Afternoon teas, hands-on workshops, concerts and a Fairy Festival round out the programs available throughout the month-long celebration. Month of April. Admis-sion varies per program. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. blithewold.org

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Antique and Vintage ShoppingSundays in Providence get a little funkier come June, when dozens of an-tique, vintage and artisan vendors line up along the city’s waterfront for The Providence Flea. With a great mix of estate finds, upcyled goods and quirky bargains, it’s accessible for both the collector and casual shopper. Add in a row of food trucks serving up gourmet snacks and you’ve got yourself a care-free day. Sundays throughout the sum-mer. Free admission. Providence River Greenway. providenceflea.com

The Newport Antique Show offers an impressive display of prestigious Ameri-cana antiques such as folk art, furniture and decorative arts for purchase or just admiration. Revered as one of the most important shows of its kind, the four-day event features prominent dealers from across the country, as well as a loan exhibit courtesy of the Museum of the American Revolution. The weekend kicks off early with a gala preview party on Thursday benefitting two Newport charities. July 23-26. Tickets start at $15. St. George’s School, 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown. newportantiqueshow.com

Arts and Craft FestivalsLooking for art can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to the scene. That’s where the Providence Artisan Market comes into play. The weekly open-air market features all types of local arts, from handmade jewelry and photography to ceramics and paintings in a friendly and approach-able way. And with the Hope Street Farmers Market running alongside, you can pick up homegrown pro-duce and provisions while you’re at it. Saturdays, May 18-October 26 from 10am-2pm. Free admission. Lippitt Park, Providence. mikebryceart.com

Wilcox Park in Westerly trans-forms into a virtual gallery during the annual Virtu Art Festival. Enjoy the professional craftwork of over 180 juried artists from across the country, live entertainment and a children’s “make it and take it” cre-ativity center. Boutiques downtown join in the action with sidewalk sales for the ultimate retail therapy. May 23-24. Free admission. Wilcox Park, 44 Broad Street, Westerly. westerlychamber.org

Events to Sweeten Your HomeFrom browsing to treasure hunting, here are some spring and summer dates worth saving for the home decorating enthusiast

DIY DécorFive places to get creative and make your very own home goods

1. The Steel Yard offers courses in ceramics, garden sculpture weld-ing, and even blacksmithing your own barbeque tools. 27 Sims Avenue, Providence. thesteelyard.org2. Learn to construct storage bins, oven mitts and other fabric based items at one of Kreatelier’s sewing workshops. 804 Hope Street, Provi-dence. kreatelier.com3. Create fun projects like a birdhouse or a piece of stained glass at The Jamestown Art center. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. jamestownartcenter.org4. Drop in the Pea Poddery when you get a crafty urge, and paint your own pottery or glassware without an appointment. 2364 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. peapoddery.com5. The creative juices – along with alcoholic beverages – flow at Paint e Vino, a paint and wine (or beer) studio. 150 Main Street, Pawtucket. paintandvino.com

Forget how the other half lives – what you really want to know is how the other half gardens. No more peeking over fences for you. The Newport Se-cret Garden Tour happens from June 26-28, and takes you through some of the City By the Sea’s most beautiful, envy-inducing private gardens. Dis-count advance tickets available at www.secretgardentours.org.

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One might think an 1890s home on Providence’s East Side and one built in the 1940s in Bar-rington might not have much similarity, but with an open mind, a creative eye and an adventurous sense of design, the two can find common ground. So when Sarah and John Mycroft made the transition from city to suburbs, it turned out they didn’t have to abandon all the things they loved.

“We took just about everything that wasn’t nailed down,” says Sarah. Oftentimes, custom cre-ations like drapes, cornices and upholstered pieces are left behind, but Sarah, who holds two mas-ter’s degrees in historic preservation, saw an opportunity to reinvent some of her favorite pieces. “I’m all about recycling if you can reuse something,” Sarah says. “Sometimes it’s just about giving something a new life.”

When picking the house, Sarah and John walked under a gargantuan magnolia tree there that Sarah says felt like “magic,” and when they opened the front door, they could see all the way to the opposite end of the home. The Mycrofts talked about their two children, with one on the way, being able to “have free reign” with the open floor plan while they could keep a watchful eye. However, they needed some big changes. The couple turned to Calyx Homes in Lincoln.

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The experience inspired Sarah to open Dwellings, an interior design firm in Bar-rington, with architect Karen Pringle. Dwellings specializes in project management for renovated homes and new construction. Taking a cue from her own philosophy, Sarah helps customers work with what they have already and in some cases, reinventing things. Her advice is to embrace your likes, not to fight what you’re intrinsically drawn to, and blend unexpected pieces with what you treasure most. “It’s your home. Make it comfortable. Make it happy. Make it joyful.” -Andrea McHugh

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You finally have the place of your dreams. You’ve painted the rooms shades of your signature colors and filled them with beloved treasures, and well, your house is a hot mess. There’s a reason interior designers stay busy here in the Ocean State: it can be a challenge to marry your existing fur-nishings and your appetite for fresh, trendy décor. “What I am continuing to see trending is a re-commitment to making smart, long term design choic-es as opposed to following ‘trendy’ design,” says designer Lisa Newman of Homestyle (229 Westminster Street, Providence. 277-1159, homestyleri.com), like “classic silhouettes in furni-ture that have been updated by clean-ing up some of the detail into smooth-er lines, complex neutrals that blend well together and allow for accessories to be an important part of the overall design, and an investment in quality rather than quantity.”

Look for timeless core pieces, suggests interior designer Jessica Becker of Westerly (jessicabeckerdesigns.com). “I don’t look for the latest trends - clas-sic is key. I love traditional lines, like that of a camelback sofa or a balloon chair.

These silhouettes have been around for decades but they can be brought up to date with a modern fabric and less tra-ditional wood finishes, like weathered oak,” she says. “The look is clean and fresh and can look equally at home in a one of Rhode Island’s 200 year old colo-nials or new construction.”

Interior designer Courtney Bauer at Lou Lou’s Décor (104 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth. 293-5799. lou-lousdecor.com) agrees with eschew-ing trends for looks with longevity, especially when it comes to choosing color. “We are sticking to the tried and true trend that has staying pow-er – the classic color combo of blue and white. It’s crisp; it’s timeless.” But that doesn’t mean one has to reject trendy colors altogether. “We are not too sure on how this color will take in coastal New England, but Pantone has announced the color of the year 2015 as being the deep muted red, ‘Marsala.’ We are seeing more of our vendors come out with products in this earthy, wine color,” she says. “We recommend using it in small doses, like an accessory, lamp or rug, and us-ing Marsala in combination with light

neutrals.” Carleen DeSisto of Décor & You in West Greenwich (213-9368, rhodeislandinteriordesignfirm.com) shares a similar philosophy. “Marsala will add warmth to any space, even in small doses as accents in the form of art, fabrics, pillows and decorative accents,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to splurge on a funky accent or conversation piece such as an end table, chest, accent chair, lamp, mir-ror or abstract piece of art to make a statement!”

Textures and architectural details are another way people can dramati-cally change a space without knock-ing down walls or major renovations,” says Kristen Martone of Graceke De-sign (22 Sextant Lane, Narragansett. 219-1669, gracekedesign.com). “When we think of a ceiling we think of flat and plain. There are so many architec-tural details that can be incorporated onto a ceiling to bring the entire room to life,” she says. Simple additions like ceiling medallions, wainscoting or wallpaper can completely change the impression and dimension of a room.

Our 400 miles of coastline here in the Ocean State clearly inspire homeown-ers as nautical motifs continue to be a top request to local interior designers. “Here in coastal Rhode Island, beachy, nautical, coastal decor is still in high demand,” says Courtney from Lou Lou’s Décor. But the look doesn’t have to be literal. “Seaside-inspired decor can be tasteful, understated and subtle. For

example, achieve this look by adding a driftwood finish table, a sea glass chan-delier or a rope-handled lantern.”

Lee Chartier at Inside Style (155 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-7800) says in her experience a nautical aesthetic can achieved via grasscloth wallcov-erings, natural fibers fabrics for up-holstery and window treatments, and sisal rugs. The look should still have a classic feel, she says, so that it never goes out of style. And for Graceke’s Kristen, a white on white color pal-ate is popular among her clients and a nod to her New England roots.

As the pace of today’s family has changed, so has its needs. An inte-rior designer can help find solutions to meet these needs. “Ditch the eat-in kitchen table for a huge marble kitchen island with plenty of counter-stools for the ‘new age’ family style dining,” says Courtney. “Top off your massive island with interesting patterned glass pendant [lights] to add interest but not obstruct the view in your open concept space.”

The solutions are not exclusive to the indoors either. “People are investing in designs for outdoor fire pits, bars, pizza ovens, patios… areas that we can en-joy our friends in a comfortable setting while still spending time with the kids,” she explains. Once you’ve determined your own personal style, and interior de-signer can help edit what you have, sug-gest what you need and create a plan to get you there. -Andrea McHugh

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No longer is custom furniture reserved for folks in the big cities. That’s right, there are plenty of fellow Rhode Islanders right in our neighbor-hoods that are talented, passionate and just darn good at everything from furniture restoration to custom pieces.

If you have a piece of furniture that you absolutely love, except for the fact that the upholstery is so 1985, then Drew Wheelan of The Seating Ar-rangement in Peace Dale is your man. He reupholsters structurally sound pieces of furniture, which in turn are kept out of landfills. This also gives you the ability to continue passing down heirloom pieces generation after gen-eration. In addition to these reuphol-stered pieces, he also makes custom handbags and furniture. With a variety of fabrics available in his shop, you’re sure to find just the right print to make a statement on any piece you choose. 1181 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 789-4455, peacedaleseating.blogspot.com.

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Imagine if opulence and history had a love child. That is what you get when you step into The Ball & Claw of New-port. It is the exclusive showroom for furniture maker Jeffrey Greene, who specializes in building period pieces in the style of legendary local cabinet-makers from the Townsend and God-dard families. His furniture creations are 18th century American and are his-torically accurate replicas.

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A woman in Virginia went to a flea market and was drawn to a napkin-sized painting depicting a landscape. She later learned her Paysage Bords du Seine was a one-of-a-kind Renoir dating back to 1879 worth upwards of $75,000. Buying art, whether at a flea market or gallery, can be intimidating, but it shouldn’t be, say local artists and gallery owners. Everyone we spoke to agrees that the most important thing to do when buying art is to purchase something you love. Here’s some more advice to get you started:

Hello, Gallery Night.“Go to as many exhibition openings as possible and talk freely with gallerists and the artists, and be curious about how the work was created: what ma-terials were used and what processes were followed,” says Dedee Shattuck, owner of her eponymously named gal-lery in Westport, MA. “Textiles, print-making, painting, metal sculpture, col-lage, woodwork and ceramics have beautiful stories to tell, beyond the fin-ished piece. The more you understand the process, the more you appreciate the intrinsic value of the work.”

Don’t Buy Art To Make a Quick Buck. “Most people who buy art for investment are buying for the sole purpose of making money, or at least that is their main purpose. There-fore the emotional connection to the art for this kind of buyer is not the main rea-son why they purchase the piece, and if I may add, most investment art is pro-foundly expensive,” says Rhode Island-based artist Anthony Tomaselli. “Hav-ing said that, please allow me to speak about the art market that I am involved in with my paintings. This contemporary realism and non-representational mar-ket, the galleries and dealers, are selling art of living artists valued between $500 and $20,000. The clients are thinking less about investment and more about what the painting means to them: how the artwork moves them and how it ac-tually fits into their home or business.” Try and try again. “If you get a piece home and it’s not right in the space, rotate your collection around, try different lighting or find a different spot for the work than where you originally envisioned it hanging,” says Michele Aucoin, co-owner of

ArtProv gallery. “Or in our case, if your husband brings home a painting you hate, relegate it to the man cave!”

Spend Money. “If you see a piece of work that speaks to you, or sticks with you, and the price is even somewhat within your means, you should buy it. I hear people all the time say that they regret not acting on their instincts and buying a piece when they had the chance, I never hear people re-gretting purchases,” says Isabel Mattia, lead curator at the Dedee Shattuck Gal-lery. “I bought my first painting in college at an art show for $200. At the time it seemed like a crazy amount of money. That particular artist’s work is now sell-ing in the thousands. This is validating, but I also don’t care about that. Every time I look at that painting, I love it more than when I bought it.”

Surprise Yourself. “If you find yourself drawn to a piece that’s different from what you normally pur-chase – for instance, a figure if you pre-fer landscapes – open your mind to new experiences and buy it,” advises Nick Paciorek, who co-owns ArtProv gallery with wife Michele Aucoin. “By feeling connections with new works, you may uncover something about yourself that gets revealed on the wall and starts a dialog with your guests.” It’s Just Art. “Don’t be afraid or intimidated, it’s just art,” says artist

Dave “Gilly” Gilstein of Charlestown Gallery. “If you look at quantity and va-rieties of art, you will develop a ‘good eye.’ With time you will be able to rec-ognize different qualities and caliber of art. You will also develop likes and dislikes, but be open to having your mind changed and challenged. When you find an artist you like, try to look at various examples of their work.”

Reinvent by Refram-ing. “By changing matting and framing, you can completely change the look of a piece. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, people were buying metal post-er frames and putting them on fine art,” says Dave O’Brien of Picture This Framing Center & Gallery. “It also gives you a chance to protect it – older pieces don’t usually have UV protected glass, and now there’s mu-seum glass with conservation grade UV protection. Now we put in acid free products. Years ago they weren’t doing acid free and over time, it dam-ages the product. We use 100% cot-ton rag – it’s 100% spun fiber cotton that’s totally acid free and museum grade.”

Start Small. “Find an artist whose work you love and buy a small, less expensive piece. Then follow the artist through his or her career, adding to your collection as your needs and budget allow,” says ArtProv’s Michele. -Andrea E. McHugh

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Buy from reputable art galleries and dealers. How long have they been in business? Ask friends that collect art for suggestions as to who they deal with. -artist Anthony Tomaseli

Your collection should be a reflection of your own taste, experiences, interests, and passions. Don’t worry about what your smart, well-travelled, or artsy friends think of the work, it’s not their collection, it’s yours. -Isabel Mattia, Dedee Shattuck Gallery

Don’t worry about every piece working together. A mix of styles, subject matter, artists, colors, and framing choices can make for an interesting col-lection. As long as the buyer has a connection with each work, that’s what will unify it. -Nick Paciorek, ArtProv gallery Collections start with your first purchase. If, for example, you are inter-ested in photography or sculpture or small works, then you could start with that for your first few purchases and see where that leads you. Feel free though to mix and match, large and small, expensive and inexpensive. There are no absolute rules to collecting, so make it your own. Variety can sometimes be the cornerstone of the most interesting collections. -Dave “Gilly” Gilstein of Charlestown Gallery

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It’s PersonalCelebrate your individual style with artistic touches throughout your home

Though real estate experts strongly recommend “de-person-alizing” your home when putting it on the market, making a home your own while you live there adds sense of comfort and warmth. “Yes, it is best to remove most of the personal items, especially on the walls,” says Marc Archambault of Randall Re-altors, “but best to leave ‘art’ type things on the wall to warm the home. Be sure not to overdo it.” Custom touches range from subtle tempo-rary accents including framed pho-tos, monogrammed linens and home plaques with the family surname to more semi-permanent upgrades like painted murals and tiles. As with any substantial home design proj-ect, seeking the advice of an expe-rienced professional will ensure you stay focused on the big picture – in some cases, quite literally.

Cecilia Tavares of Cranston is the founder of Young at Heart Studios, which specializes in custom murals for children’s rooms and pet por-traits. She says it’s perfectly under-standable for homeowners to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of

completely modifying a space. “Be-cause there are so many different looks and styles for home design, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out which you want to com-mit to,” she says. Start by considering colors for the space: wall, trim, accent and if moving forward with a mural, the general palate. “When designing a space/nursery I like to stick with a more neutral background and bring in pops of color,” says the artist. A well-thought-out plan will ensure the color palate is controlled while hues complement one another. Nurseries are some of her favorite spaces to create whimsical murals and intrigu-ing finishes. “Since I am an artist first, nursery design allows me to get fun and creative… whether it be painting a mural on the wall, creating an ac-cent wall with a fun texture or pat-tern, customizing the perfect piece of artwork to hang up or refinishing that special piece of furniture to in-corporate into a baby’s space,” she says. “Each job is so different from the next, therefore discussing details with the client and taking a look at the space first is absolutely key before

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Providence-based illustra-tor Caleigh McGrath merges her skills as a graphic de-signer and artist to create a variety of interior spaces. “I am getting a lot of requests for of a more hand-drawn look in the murals I do; more of a hand-crafted approach as opposed to something that looks machine made or pre-fabricated,” she says. The artist was commissioned in 2014 to paint motifs at the newly opened Provi-dence hotspot, Ogie’s Trailer Park. Owners Dan and Jessica Becker (Jes-sica is an interior designer) turned to Caleigh to bring to life retro-inspired designs throughout the hip bar. To-gether, the trio discussed the vision for Ogie’s and exchanged ideas, making for a collaboration that has resonated with customers, especial-ly the artwork painted on the sides of multiple deconstructed mobile homes. “The mural and hand-painted signs for Ogie’s were a great project for me,” says Caleigh. “The idea was conceptualized by the owners and the design was created through a se-ries of sketches and trials for all of

us. Painting the patio trailers was the best part. I was just given a theme for each trailer and got to paint them however I wanted, with approval of course.”

While repurposed mobile homes may or may not work as a canvas in your home, thinking outside of the box and challenging your comfort zone typically results in a rewarding, one of a kind aesthetic that feels truly your own. “Blending elements of different styles works well, if you can pull it off,” says Jessica Becker. “Don’t be afraid to hire a designer to help with this. Even if you don’t know your aesthetic, it prevents your home from looking like a page out of a Pottery Barn cata-logue.” caleighmcgrathillustration.com -Andrea McHugh

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Tucked away on a quiet, bucolic expanse, everything about Ed and Paula Santos’s Saun-derstown house seemed idyllic – until it didn’t. “As our family grew, we started looking for more space,” explains Ed. By the time they had three small children, the couple needed a home that could better accommodate their growing brood. The only problem was, nothing felt right. Ed and Paula took a hard look at their tight quarters and pastoral property and decided if they couldn’t find the right home, they would create it.

They turned to David Andreozzi, principal of Barrington’s Andreozzi Architects. Before David drew a line of plans, the trio talked about the home’s objectives. “David talks to you about how you plan to use every room. Then he lays it out so it’s practical. We use every feature,” explains Ed. The couple learned to think bigger – not only in terms of space, but lifestyle.

Making it happen took patience and an ample budget. “About 90% of the house was gutted. We moved to an apartment for a year and a half while they were building,” recalls Ed. Together, the couple and the architect, along with David’s associate, Dave Rizzolo and the building team at Gardner Woodwrights, found solutions to challenges. “One of the unique design quandaries was designing a home office for Ed where he could entertain clients, yet he also wanted direct access

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“There is a misconception that an architect will overdesign and cost you money,” David of Andreozzi Architects says. “In truth, it is opposite. They allow you to spend money on what you need now, plan for the future and keep you on budget. As we interviewed Paula and Ed, we proposed op-tions and opportunities for their growing family. The result is a perfect design solution designed exactly for them – then, now and in the future.”


to the master bedroom suite,” David says. “Our solution was a second floor walkway that connected the rooms in an intuitively private way.”

One of the spaces Paula enjoys the most is the formal living room, a space they also call “the music room.” “I play the piano, so I go there when I want to be away from everything. It’s my relaxing space.” Though Ed’s office is a dream come true, the home theater, he says, was the space he had the most apprehension about. To his delight, it has reaped the most reward. “Merging technology into today’s construction is key to its success,” David explains. “When the discussion occurred of creating a place to draw children and friends, the concept of recreating a theater seemed like a natural solution.”

Ed and Paula turned to Kelly Hickey of Hickey Interiors to execute a design scheme for their aesthetic which they describe as “eclectic traditional.” Kelly, says David, worked with the Santos’ to achieve a seamless composition of interior deco-ration with the interior architecture. It’s a true example of a house growing with the family. -Andrea McHugh

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Have Your People Call Martha’s PeopleOk, ok. Some people have the organiza-tion gene, and some don’t. (You know who you are. You’ve got a pile of un-touched bins in the garage just waiting to be filled.) Don’t judge yourself. We can’t all be Martha Stewart – just ask Martha herself. If you’re craving order in your home but just can’t make it hap-pen, it’s time to call in some professional

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Channel Your Inner Candy SpellingSure, the uber-rich widow of TV titan Aaron Spelling had it all. But her version of having it all included being hyper-or-ganized, down to having two dedicated gift wrapping rooms in the enormous mansion she shared with her late hus-band: one for decorating gifts, and one for wrapping large parcels for mailing. You might not have the space or the des-perate need to fill your hours that Candy had, but you can take a page from her book by turning a corner or a closet into a dedicated gift wrapping station. Here’s how: invest in those removable, stick-able hooks and lightweight dowels long enough to hold rolls of wrapping paper. Stick two hooks to the wall wide enough apart to hold a roll, put one on a dowel and hang the dowel. Repeat until you run out of wall or wrapping paper. Dedi-cate one dowel to spools of ribbon, and put up a couple of removable file bins somewhere close by to hold gift bags, tissue paper and cards. Et voila. Think about how often those rolls of paper fall out of a closet, get dinged and end up in the recycling bin. This is an investment of time that feels very organized, saves you money and is 90210 approved.

Come Out of the (Boring) ClosetAh, closet space. The white whale of apartment dwellers and owners of historic homes. Chances are, you don’t love your closet as much as you should. And how could you? There’s

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Cultivate a “Me” SpaceYou spend most - ok, all - of your time on other people, whether that’s work-ing all day and rushing home to make dinner and do laundry, or shuttling kids back and forth to their endless social appointments (seriously, when did kids become busier than adults?). You

probably don’t give yourself the gift of a few dedicated minutes on what you love. Help cultivate balance in your life by creating a space just for you, dedi-cated to what you love. Do you crave si-lence with a good book? Set up a chair and end table in a corner of your bed-room, make a pile of a couple of books and magazines you’ve been meaning to read, and keep it cozy with a throw blanket. Visual reminders of the things you love will encourage you to spend more time on them and less time in the car thinking “I wish I had time to finish that book.” If reading isn’t your thing, try one of these: a “wine nook” in the dining room with glasses and a stocked wine fridge; a yoga or free weight area in the living room by the entertainment center (you can just as easily Kardashian-binge from a mat as from your couch); or a DIY area in your garage, stocked with well-organized tools or crafting supplies. The better organized your materials are, the more likely you are to start a project - after all, the first step of gathering every-thing you need will already be taken care of for you. -Julie Tremaine

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Step 1: Get the Right Tools

The perfect dinner party starts with hav-ing the right tools in the kitchen. Get them at Stock Culinary Goods (756 Hope Street, Providence. 521-0101, stock-pvd.com), which offers creative and thoughtful kitchen supplies and foodie gifts; or at Wickford Gourmet Factory Outlet (656 10 Rod Road, North Kings-town. 294-8430) where you can get everything from pots and pans to flat-ware and serving platters for significant discounts. Wakefield’s Store Four (673 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 783-7388, storefour.net) specializes in gorgeous linens and finishing touches for a table.

You also need to make sure your kitch-en is stocked with great foods – prefer-ably local ones. In the summer you can’t throw a rock without hitting a farmer’s market, but there are several great ones in the off season, too. They all happen on Saturday mornings, now through May. Pawtucket’s Hope Artiste Village hosts the Wintertime Farmer’s Market, which has vegetables, meats, seafood, baked goods and food trucks serving lunch if you just can’t make it home. In North Kingstown, Lafayette Mill is home to the Coastal Growers Market, which hap-pens inside an artist community where

you can explore local makers and lo-cal growers. In Bristol, the Mount Hope Farmer’s Market on historic Mount Hope Farm happens year round. Middletown’s Aquidneck Growers’ Market takes place at Newport Vineyards, so you won’t need to stop at the liquor store to get wine for the great dinner you’re about to make. For a full list of farmer’s markets around the state, visit farmfresh.org.

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Now that you’ve got everything you need to cook a great meal, it’s time to figure out what to do with it all. Luckily for you, there are gourmands all over the state just waiting to teach you how to cook.

In North Providence, the husband and wife team of Phil Griffin and Ma-linda Coletta are Professor Chef. They teach you how to make delicious, impressive food that’s actually very simple to make – and serve you home-made wine, which is another class they offer. 41 Lookout Avenue, North Provi-dence. 749-3312, professorchef.com

At Newport Cooks, Mary Weaver teaches classes for kids and adults. Kids start with the basics, like preparing a weeknight meal or decorating a cook-ie bouquet, whereas adults can learn from guest chefs from some of Rhode Island’s most prestigious restaurant kitchens. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Mid-dletown. 293-0740, newportcooks.com

Johnson & Wales University turns out restaurant quality chefs with four year culinary degrees, but the school also offers one-day Chef’s Choice work-shops for amateur chefs-in-training in everything from regional cuisines (think Spanish tapas, or Indian) to knife skills,

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Set a theme with a tablescape by Narragansett’s Party Pants (323-1839, partypantsri.com). As a party stylist, Jessica Billings specializes in creating fun and elegant themes for parties, from the decorations to the sweet treats. -Julie Tremaine

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Transform your home into your dream space by refreshing your accessories at store*four, an award-winning retail boutique specializing in home accessories, entertaining essentials and expert advice. Since founding the store 10 years ago, the success of owner and interior stylist Ellen Cesario Ferns, has been in her ability to provide a distinctive selection of home decor and acces-sories to complement and enhance her customers’ sophisticated lifestyles.

Providing a collection of one-of-a-kind piec-es, handmade items and sophisticated brands, store*four has become a premier destination for interior designers and homeowners. With an em-phasis on heirloom-quality and timeless style, the hand selected collection includes giftware, gourmet food, tableware and decor from exclu-sive brands, such as Annie-Glass, Alashan, Anali, Jason, O&CO and Sferra. From handcrafted Vietri Italian glassware and dinnerware to Le Jacquard Francais damask tablecloths and napkins, cus-tomers can expect an inspiring mix of contempo-rary and classic. There is seemingly something for everyone, with a constantly updated selection of traditional items juxtaposed with global fashion influences and a focus on value consciousness.

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offers hands-on solutions for her customers. “I found there was a need for it. I had been asked to visit homes and style rooms or decorate din-ing tables for parties. I came to recognize that for my customers, realizing and implementing their visions can be stressful, but for me, it’s fun.”

After redesigning the interior spaces in her own home Ellen became enthusiastic about expressing her philosophy that dream homes are built from within. She believes that “no matter what your dream vision is, through a mixture of personal items and stylish accessories you can achieve a re-freshing new look.” She tells us that “this allows for an updated style to coexist within a functional and personalized space.”

Whether in store*four or through decor*four, Ellen is passionate about helping people realize their visions. She says “sometimes you don’t know where to begin. You may not like a specific room in your home or you may dislike every bit of your decor.” She often suggests that small changes can make a big difference. She advises that “with a little refresh of your home accessories you can achieve your dream-look without undergoing costly changes. By moving the furniture around and adding a little color and texture with a new pillow or a throw you can change the way you look at the whole room.”

Sometimes not knowing where to begin when choosing a gift can be, for some, as frustrating as determining a vision for decorating your home. This is where Ellen and her team excel. They know that the search for a perfect gift can be time

consuming and often challenging. She tells us that offering a “personalized shopping experience is very rewarding. I’ve even been hugged a few times with joy and relief when after a bit of collaboration we discover, and wrap up, the perfect gift in a mat-ter of minutes.”

Whether you’re popping in for a gift or seeking help with accessorizing your home, you will leave with confidence in your gift giving, design, and style decisions. No matter what your dream may be you will have, as the store’s tagline states, “a lifestyle experience.”

store four: a lifestyle experienceEllen Cesario Ferns, owner and interior stylist673 Kingstown Road, Wakefield • 401-783-7388www.storefour.net

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Some people just have it - that innate sense of style that allows them to create timelessly chic spaces inside their homes. The rest of us, well, don’t. We need some help to make living spaces that are both functional and beautiful. That’s why it’s such an inspiring experience to work with inte-rior design consultant Lee Chartier at her Wake-field home boutique, Inside Style.

The beautifully curated store is a mixture of new, refinished and repurposed furniture along with carefully chosen home decor items. Think of it like a designer showroom, except you can take any-thing home with you that you’d like. But when your vision of how you’d like your home to look isn’t quite clear, that’s where Lee can help. “We offer complete interior design services to help clients blend their existing treasures with unique pieces to create a comfortable elegance that fits their lifestyle,” she says. In addition to redesigned and antique home furnishings, the store offers light-ing and accents in a variety of styles. They also carry fabrics for custom window treatments and bedding, and offer upholstery service. Inside Style also carries stylish plantation shutters, shades and blinds. And, of course, they welcome in-home con-sultations and projects both large and small.

Inside Style has been in Wakefield since 2012, and has been featured in So Rhode Island and received a Best of RI award for Best New Home Store in 2013 from Rhode Island Monthly. Though her store is new, Lee has extensive experience with interiors. Before owning the shop, Lee worked as a designer in the East Bay. She has over 30 years

experience designing spaces, including remodeling projects like additions and major floor plan chang-es, and holds an art degree from Brown University and a Master’s from URI. She’s also had one of her home projects in Kingston featured on the Historic Homes Tour and in the Providence Journal.

“We’re different from other design services be-cause we offer a one-stop-shopping experience for the client who loves an eclectic approach to decor,” Lee says. It’s easy to think creatively about how to reimagine pieces you own - like us-ing a dresser as a bathroom vanity, for example - and to refresh the things around it so that you’ve got a completely updated look, but with your family heirlooms. They can also repair and refresh beloved pieces that are showing their age, return-ing them to pristine condition, and make sure you have them for years to come.

Working with a designer of Lee’s talent and ex-perience can help you not only create the home of your dreams, but will save you a lot of night-mare hassles. The proof comes from her happy clients. “For several years, I contemplated a major home renovation project, but I didn’t know where to start,” says Nancy Roberts of Narragansett. “Within minutes of meeting Lee I knew I was in the right place, with the right person. Lee is a natural at her job - she puts you at ease and in-spires confidence, plus she has a fabulous sense of design and color.”

Don’t settle for a house you don’t love. Call Lee Chartier and let her creativity help you create a space that truly feels like home.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home. No matter the time of day or the season, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a big party, the kitchen is where family and friends gather. You spend more waking time in your kitchen than in any other room in the house. Yours should be a space you truly love. “The ideal kitchen should combine the homeowner’s personal sense of style with the elements required to make it functional and enjoyable,” says Rob Lovejoy, owner and president of Wickford Kitchen and Bath. If you are considering a kitchen remodel, Wickford Kitchen and Bath is ready to transform ideas into action. “We can help you achieve your vision for the custom kitchen of your dreams,” Rob says, “and for less than the competition.”

If you dream of having a new kitchen but think it’s out of the budget, you might be surprised by how attainable that dream actually is. By offer-ing full custom, semi custom and stock product lines, Wickford Kitchen and Bath, located just out-side Wickford Village in North Kingstown, is able to work with clients to suit virtually every budget. Their products have been carefully selected from manufacturers to maximize value without sacrific-ing quality. The goal is to provide quality products at the industry’s most affordable prices. Manufac-turers at Wickford Kitchen and Bath include Grabill Cabinet Company, Cabico Unique, Cabico Essence, Greenfield Cabinetry and 6 Square Cabinets.

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“Our clients would describe us as hands on and accessible,” Rob says. The team at Wickford Kitch-en and Bath, including showroom manager Denise Turner and office manager Meg Healy, is available throughout the process to gently guide and advise customers. They’re two-time recipients of “Design of the Month” from Group Cabico, and are members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. As Rob explains, “We will work tirelessly to achieve the vi-sion of the ‘could be kitchen’ of their dreams.” That’s why so many of their clients are repeat customers, and referrals by clients to family and friends. “We can’t thank you enough for a job well done,” says one happy client. “We love our new kitchen. It was so nice working with you and being in such good hands.”

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Writer Jorge Luis Borges famously said, “I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library.” One creative homeowner made her personal paradise inside the for-mer Rumford Public Library. Read on to find out how she did it.

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When eight-year-old Rita Danielle Steele declared she would one day own a library, her parents dismissed the statement as childhood musings. So when Rita, armed with a law de-gree and a passion for restoring historic properties, tossed her hat in the ring for the Rumford Library, she had a shot at making her prophecy a bonafide truth. “There was a substantial amount of interest in the property,” Rita explains, and a lengthy process, including going before the City Council, and having the 108-year-old building structurally evaluated. After pleading her case, the historic library was hers for $230,000 along with a deed restriction that ensured the structure would not be adapted into commercial space.

The project soon became both a personal and professional affair. “My company Geo Proper-ties specializes in historic restorations. We focus on unique properties that don’t make straight-forward sense to other contractors,” says Rita. She worked with her grandfather, an architect, to bring the building into the next millennium without compromising its architectural integrity. “The property is unique,” she explains. “I didn’t want to compromise the original design.”

Like many century-old properties, the design features throughout were stunning, but many more were uncovered as the transformation progressed. “The building had gorgeous detail.

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How one preservationist made the Rumford Library a home

Instead of being a daunting undertaking, homeowner Rita considered turning the library into her home an exciting opportunity. “It’s the kind of project I thrive on,” she says.


It was a mess, but everything was there and preserved,” explains Rita. For other components she had to bring in, like pieces for her bathroom, Rita intentionally sought out ones with a history akin to her new home.

Her discoveries during the process, both architectural and decades-old items turned objets d’art, became an unexpected treasure hunt of sorts. “They left be-hind so many items,” Rita says. “Filing cabinets full of historic newspapers, pieces of art, arts and crafts materials, card catalogs... the basement was a treasure trove.”

Today, the two bedroom, 2,900-square-foot one-story home boasts enviable oversized windows that invite natural light, original and reclaimed wood floors in a rich, glossy finish, built-ins and naturally, countless bookshelves throughout. Good thing she hung on to that vintage rolling library ladder she bought years ago. “I’m an antique collector of unusual objects,” she says. “Everything is from something or somewhere different. It’s like a treasure hunt.” -Andrea McHugh

Naturally, friends and neighbors in the surrounding Rumford neighborhood were curi-ous about Rita’s renovation project. For them, and friends and family, she launched a blog – rumfordlibraryproject.com – featuring images and entries all about this ambitious adventure. Soon, former library employees, trustees and those with fond memories of the library, as well as neighbors and well-wishers, were supporting Rita with comments along the way.

As Rita was choosing pieces to make the house a home, she felt that now famil-iar “personal meets professional” swirl of emotions. “I think just on the business side of things, every project I have done, it has to appeal to a wide market of consumers... It was very exciting to tailor it to my personal taste, which I never had before.” Favorite finds she had acquired through the years from various projects, including light fixtures, were all incorporated into the finished prod-uct. “Pieces from every part of my life are in my home,” Rita says with pride.

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Step One: Focus on Design

“Look first at what you are work-ing with, determine a color and style direction and then shop the market for what you need before actually buying anything.” -Lisa Newman Paratore, Lisa Newman In-teriors and Homestyle, Providence. lisanewmaninteriors.com

DIY: Utilize websites such as Pinter-est to gain inspiration and instruc-tions for DIY projects.

Step Two: Upcycle and Reuse Whenever Possible

Edit the items you already own. “Take everything out of the room: take window treatments down, take art off walls, then bring things back into the space one at a time. Bring in the things you love most or that co-ordinate best first. When the room looks and feels good stop!” -Lee Chartier, Inside Style, Wakefield. insidestyleri.com

DIY: Shop flea markets and create a new headboard from old shutters.

Step Three: Freshen Up a Room With Paint

“Since the walls of a room take up the largest amount of surface, changing color is the least expen-sive way to dramatically change the appearance of a room. A good in-expensive paint is C2 Studio Paint, which retails from $29.99 to $43.99. If you are taping, make sure it is ei-ther the safe-release blue masking tape or FrogTape. They don’t pull off old paint and don’t leave an ad-hesive residue.” -Harry Adler, Adler’s Design Center and Hardware, Provi-dence. adlersri.com

When choosing paint for a bed-room, remember that dark-colored walls reflect less light. If you have trouble sleeping in on weekends, try olive green or navy walls. “I like to choose wall color last to compli-ment and pull together all of the other elements in the room.” -Lisa Newman Paratore

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Renovation space upgrades

Step Four: Try New Fabrics and Light Fixtures

“Change the light bulbs to all LED in the correct color temperature for your room’s coloration, warm or cool.” -Prudence Stoddard, RI Kitch-en & Bath, Warwick. rikb.com.

Add pillows in bold colors and pat-terns to inject a pop of color to a neutral room. “Pillows are easier and less expensive to change than furni-ture!” -Lee Chartier

DIY: Change a lampshade. It can make a big difference in a room.

Step Five: Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

“Purchase some wood or metal

frames of various sizes and create a family gallery wall.” -Michelle Lee Parenteau, Michelle Lee Designs, Johnston. michelleleedesigns.com

Make a big impact with a small change. “Update your dining room by adding a light centerpiece on a dark table or a darker centerpiece on a light table.” -Lee Chartier

Add fun, personal touches to a child’s bedroom. “Benjamin Moore now mixes their paint colors in chalkboard paint. You can stick a vinyl cut appliqué of the child’s name or stencil a mono-gram above the headboard.” -Kristen Martone, Graceke Design, Narragan-sett. gracekedesign.com

DIY: Purchase a few cans of stain and paint a dark color on your hardwood floors to contrast with white walls. -Erin Balsa

Interior designer Lee Chartier recommends updating a dining room with a statement chandelier

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This Rumford home used color to liven this space



Clip photos of rooms you love from home décor magazines. Shop with these images in hand. DIY: Be your own interior designer. Purchase an affordable, user-friendly home de-sign software (HGTV makes a good one) to guide you in your vision. You can upload your own digital photos to redecorate your existing space.

Step Two: Upcycle and Reuse When-

ever Possible

DIY: Create original repurposed art. Surround planks of old, weathered wood with a new, modern frame.

DIY: Refinish old kitchen cabinets and use them for storage in a laun-dry room.


“We are seeing a trend in the in-creased use of warm gray paint col-ors, in both lighter and darker values. I recommend C2 Luxe Paint, which retails from $41.99 to $54.29. Use the best quality rollers and brushes pos-sible. We love Corona brand. With best quality brushes, taping may not be necessary.” -Harry Adler, Adler’s Design Center and Hardware, Provi-dence. adlersri.com

“Try test patches of paint and find your new inspiration color to use on an existing piece of furniture.” -Kristen Martone, Graceke Design, Narragan-sett. gracekedesign.com


Add color to a room with window treatments. “Try stationary panels

rather than heavy draperies that close. They will let more natural light into the room and you’ll save on fab-ric costs.” -Lee Chartier, Inside Style, Wakefield. insidestyleri.com

DIY: Transform your bedroom into an oasis of relaxation with ambient lighting. Swap harsh ceiling-mounted fixtures for a pair of sconces flanking a wall mirror.


Add an accent wall of grasscloth wallcovering. “Grasscloth is very trendy right now and works in con-temporary as well as traditional set-tings.” -Lee Chartier Inside Style, Wakefield. insidestyleri.com

“Splurge on a stainless steel deep single bowl sink for your kitchen. Re-place the backsplash with a beautiful glass mosaic.” -Prudence Stoddard, RI Kitchen & Bath, Warwick. rikb.com

“A new area rug can help to reinvent

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a space, especially if you rework the floor plan around it.” -Lisa New-man Paratore, Lisa Newman Inte-riors and Homestyle, Providence. lisanewmaninteriors.com

DIY: If you have vaulted ceilings in your living room or bedroom, add architectural detail with faux rustic wooden beams.

“Makeover your teenage son or daughter’s bedroom. After you paint and swap out the light fixture, add a new comforter and sheets and buy a desk for their laptop. You could also add an area rug, hang shelves for books or scatter some small ottomans for their friends to hang out on.” -Michelle Lee Paren-teau, Michelle Lee Designs, Johnston. michelleleedesigns.com

Update and organize your whole bathroom for under $500. “Replace all the hardware, towel bars and tow-els. Buy a new shower curtain rod and curtain. Add new organizational aids to your drawers, backs of doors

and sink cabinets.” -Prudence Stod-dard, RI Kitchen & Bath, Warwick. rikb.com -Erin Balsa

Lee Chartier suggests using stationary fabric panels to save on curtain costs, like she did in her Middlebridge home, pictured here

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old furniture, like this bureau

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Hire a pro. “Engage a design pro-fessional to create a master plan for the projects that you would re-ally like to accomplish. Many of the master plans that we create are implemented over years; taking the time and the resources necessary at the outset avoids future headaches such as going over budget or having to undo last year’s project for this year’s project.” -Gregory Bressler, Picus Woodwrights, Inc., Shannock. picuswoodwrights.com

“When I work with clients we first take inventory of what they are working with and what they re-quire in order to finish the project.

We then look at a color palette and coordinate all of the selections be-fore we purchase anything.” -Lisa Newman Paratore, Lisa Newman In-teriors and Homestyle, Providence. lisanewmaninteriors.com

Step Two: Upcycle and Reuse When-

ever Possible

“We recently renovated a kitchen in Jamestown. The building that the kitchen was in was originally a barn and the new design included colors, cabinets and appliances that were very modern. We suggested reusing some of the original framing lumber that we removed as a wooden island counter top.” -Gregory Bressler

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“One trend we’re seeing is the in-creased use of high gloss paints. Dutch-made Fine Paints of Europe brand has the highest sheen paints available and look great on cabinets, trim doors, and even walls and ceil-ings. The Eurolux Matte retails for $110 per 2.5 liter can.” -Harry Adler, Adler’s Design Center and Hardware, Providence. adlersri.com

Paint your kitchen cabinets. “For $1,000 you could also install new HD laminate countertops, change the wall color and add a tile backsplash.” -Michelle Lee Parenteau, Michelle Lee Designs, John-ston. michelleleedesigns.com


“Roman shades are in great de-mand. You can add something to them to make them unique – bor-ders or a double band of grosgrain ribbon. When hung inside a window frame, Romans add great visual in-terest to complement the decor.” -Lee Chartier Inside Style, Wakefield. insidestyleri.com

Buy a new piece of furniture. “A room’s design is the sum of its parts, so if you delete something worn or dated and replace it with something fresh and potentially of a different style, the change can be quite dramatic.” -Lisa Newman Paratore


“Some projects you can do yourself to save money: install prefinished hard-wood floors, remove non-bearing in-terior walls, change out light fixtures and build first level porches – but I would not recommend a second level deck. There is so much information on YouTube for DIY.” -Steven Lawrence, Lawrence Builders, Narragansett. law-rencebuildersinc.com

Update your bathroom. “Install a new granite countertop for the van-ity, accent tile around the perime-ters, new light fixtures, a new mirror, new faucet, new towels, and a show-er curtain.” -Michelle Lee Parenteau

“Purchase multi-purpose furniture that is modular and moveable.” -Kristen Martone, Graceke Design, Narragan-sett. gracekedesign.com -Erin Balsa

Interior designer Lisa Newman used unexpected pops ofcolor in the kitchen and living room of her Warren home, here and below

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What special things do you have to consider when owning a historic home?Owning a historic home isn’t much dif-ferent than owning one that is of more recent vintage. Those that are main-tained better last longer and have few-er problems. Although houses built in the 1960s are now considered historic – due to the national standard of a 50-year cut-off – the primary advantage to owning a house built before World War II is that the materials and crafts-manship used were typically superior to materials used today.

Some owners must take extra care for houses built before 1978, which is the year lead paint was prohibited in the United States. If a house has flaking paint, especially on the interior, homeowners must remediate the paint if the house will be occupied by pregnant women, children or people with compromised immune systems. Another danger is as-bestos, which, like lead, is not a danger unless it is crushed or ground, which can release it into the atmosphere. There are rules on how much a homeowner can do to fix these issues themselves and when a licensed contractor is required.

In general, owners should seek out contractors who have experience work-ing with historic houses. Craftsmanship is not something every contractor can bring to a project, so we recommend checking references. For larger projects, a qualified architect or interior designer should be consulted. In our experience, that person can help save homeowners a lot of money in the long run. The Provi-dence Preservation Society maintains a list of contractors and others who have been referred to us by members.

What’s the most interesting artifact you have found in an historic home?It’s always interesting when renovating a house to find artifacts that give clues to a former owner’s life, or that speak to what was happening in a house at cer-tain periods. The space behind mantles often captures photographs and other documents. Last year, we found a partial slate in the crawlspace of the Old Brick Schoolhouse, a PPS property on Meet-ing Street (in Providence). The Public Archaeology Lab proved through pho-tographic documentation that the slate

was used as a foot warmer for children who attended the school when it was an Open Air School.

Could you give me some tips for the first time historic homeowner? First time historic homeowners should seek out advice when they seek to re-place or repair a significant element of their house. We encourage people to keep those things that make the home special, whether decorative or func-tional. Often, windows are the first to go when a house is found to be drafty. Un-fortunately, studies show that this is the least cost-efficient way to save money on heating bills. Fix those old windows and they’ll last another 100+ years. A great resource for owners in Providence is the Providence Revolving Fund, which provides loans for historic house reha-bilitation and offers technical advice to owners they work with. Check their website (revolvingfund.org) to see if you are eligible for their services.

Why should someone consider owning an historic home?Well-built historic homes that have re-tained their integrity can enliven the soul. The proportions used for rooms, the high ceilings, the generously sized moldings, the craftsmanship evident in the details – these allow us to incorporate beauty into our lives. Historic houses bring his-tory to life, surrounding us with the prod-ucts of trees that were felled generations ago, demonstrating the skills of the im-migrants that contributed so much to building Providence and Rhode Island, and breathing hints of previous owners and occupants. ppsri.org -Grace Lentini

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Megan Renaud fondly remembers her formative years spent in Jamestown. But it wasn’t until she settled in a Boston suburb that she realized just how special life on Conanicut Island was. So a few years ago, she and her husband Michael began looking for a summer home in Jamestown, where Megan’s mother still lives. Their realtor suggested the couple take a look at a turn of the century Victorian with ample bedrooms, space to entertain and an ask-ing price well outside their budget. She and Michael agreed to take a look.

Not long after, their realtor called and said the price had dropped. When the owners heard that Megan had Jamestown roots, they accepted the offer. The couple knew the home would need some updating, but they continued to visit with daughters Estelle, Margarite and Vivi-enne on holidays and long weekends.

After a year, the family had a better sense of their wants and needs. Megan and Michael began looking for a builder. “We knew we wanted to work with someone who would respect old homes and try to maintain as much of the character as possible,” explains Megan. Their electrician suggested Greg Bressler of Picus Woodwrights in Shannock.

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to maximize seating and counter space. We do a lot more entertaining than ever before,” Megan says.

An old second floor addition became the master bathroom, with double vani-ties handcrafted with teak by Greg. “That was a lot of fun,” he says. “They have reclaimed hardwood floors, which is not done all that often. I worked in boat resto-ration and am confident with how we make wood work with water.”

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“Go out and look at as many proper-ties as you can with your agent. Go out and look at open houses. You will be-gin to get a sense of what is over-val-ued and what is under-valued. You’ll also know when something is priced well and you’ll have to pay full price for it.” -Kevin Fox

Be Flexible Regarding the Property Inspection“Have the property thoroughly inspect-ed by qualified professionals but re-member that no home is perfect. Don’t let inspection results overwhelm you; be fair and reasonable. If it’s a property you really love, work at renegotiating stick-ing points through credits from the sell-er or an adjustment in the sales price.” -Jay Readyhough

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Get Pre-Approved“Understand what you can afford and what you’re comfortable spend-ing before you start looking. A pre-approved buyer will fare much better in a negotiation – especially when there are multiple parties interested in a property – than a buyer who hasn’t done this important first step.” -Jim DeRentis, Residential Proper-ties. residentialproperties.com

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“Make sure to get pre-qualified be-fore you go out to look. This will put you in a stronger negotiating posi-tion and allow you to move quickly if you need to.” -Jay Readyhough, Bay Realty. baysold.com “Have your pre-approval in hand when looking at homes. This way you are prepared to make an of-fer right away. The good listings sell very quickly.” -Debbie Chennisi, Rhode Island Real Estate Services. debbiechennisi.com

“Don’t use the bigger banks, use a mortgage broker. The ones I work with I can contact seven days a week, 24 hours a day. You can’t do that with the banks.” -Kevin Fox, Residential Proper-ties. residentialproperties.com

Find a Buyer’s Agent You Trust“Talk to friends, check websites for rec-ommendations. Meet with agents. Make sure the agent fits your needs and time constraints and knows the area. Do they return your calls? Do they email you back? Do they make you feel comfort-able? You are about to make one of the biggest purchases in your life – make

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“Choose a realtor who knows the ar-eas where you want to live. They will help you refine your search and may even show you neighborhoods you hadn’t considered. A good realtor will quickly deduce what you are looking for and then guide you to areas that will best fit your goals and your bud-get.” -Jim DeRentis

“A great agent helps buyers – in par-ticular young buyers – look beyond staging. Staging is seductive but I always tell my clients, “Let’s look be-yond this.” Did they just put lipstick on this house? Has nothing been done for 30, 40, 50 years? What do the mechanicals look like, have they been updated? I don’t want my customers to be seduced by snazzy furniture. I want them to look at the bones of the place.” -Kevin Fox

Determine Your Must-Haves… But Be Sensible“Determine your must haves up front and know what you are willing to give up in order to have a successful trans-action. There will always be a nego-tiation and if you know what is most important going in, it will make the process a bit easier.” -Jim DeRentis

“I meet buyers who have a $300,000 budget but they want soup to nuts. They want four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a finished basement. In the market I work in, that’s just com-pletely unrealistic.” -Kevin Fox

“Do you want a neighborhood? Are you looking for a specific school system? These are important factors that your agent can help you with. But only you can decide if you are willing to swap one for another if you fall in love… and you will.” -Aleen Weiss

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Price Your Home at Market Value“Work with a professional Realtor who knows your market to properly price your home. If your home is six percent or more over the market, it will likely not sell or take longer and sell for less than a properly priced home.” -Jim DeRentis

“Sellers call us in, they want our exper-tise, but then they say, ‘I know you think I should list at $600,000 but I want to list at $950,000.’ Or they’ll say, ‘Hey, my friend Charlie up the street sold his house two years ago for $900,000… I know the market has gone down since then but I have better granite countertops.’ Under-stand that even if we put your house to-gether at a higher price, an appraiser has to appraise the value. Then it goes to an underwriter and they have all their com-puterized algorithms.” -Kevin Fox

“Lost time on the market due to over-pricing can really hurt you – you only get

one chance to make a first impression in the marketplace.” -Jay Readyhough

“Price your home at or around market value. Buyers are very well educated and know when a home is of good value. Pricing it correctly out of the gate is critical to get the most for your home.” -Debbie Chennisi

Remember to Enjoy the Ride“Most importantly, breathe. There are a lot of emotions that go into this… It will all work out.” -Aleen Weiss-Erin Balsa

Work With a Seller’s Agent“Once you’ve made that decision to sell, get yourself an agent. Although we have all heard stories about ‘I sold my house myself,’ people usually don’t share the amount of time and energy they put into this. It’s best to let an experienced agent handle all of that. They know the market, they know the trends. Selling a house is an emotional and personal experience; as agents, we take that burden off of you.” -Aleen Weiss, Spitz-Weiss Real-tors. spitzweiss.com

“One skill of a great agent is to minimize the emotional connection that people get to a property. You need that emo-tional buffer.” -Kevin Fox, Residential Properties. residentialproperties.com

Have Your Home Inspected and Correct Maintenance Issues“Consider doing a home inspection before you list to discover unknown issues that you can deal with ahead of time – they’ll probably come up later anyway! Correct things that you know could be an issue. Address all or some of the issues, and disclose the rest. -Jay Readyhough, Bay Realty. baysold.com

“Prepare your home from top to bottom. You should have a pre-list-ing inspection. This allows you to mitigate some issues before you list your property. It won’t matter if the pretty white towels are in place in the bathroom if someone then walks in your basement and sees signifi-cant evidence of old water damage.” -Kevin Fox

“Take care of those pesky little main-tenance issues you have let go. In the long run they will come back to

haunt you. Walk through your house as a buyer. What would you want to be fixed?” -Aleen Weiss

“Repair deficiencies before putting your home on the market so that when the home is inspected the transaction doesn’t fall apart.” -Debbie Chennisi, Rhode Island Real Estate Services. debbiechennisi.com

Clean, De-Clutterand BeautifyYour Home“In order to get the best price, your home needs to look its best. There are simple fixes a seller can do such as apply fresh paint, make sure the landscaping is trimmed and neat, clean the windows and ensure that all lighting and plumbing fixtures are working properly. If not, replace them with new ones for an instant up-to-date look.” -Jim DeRentis, Residential Properties. residentialproperties.com

“De-clutter. Listen to your agent – they do know what they are talking about. Pictures of your family and stacks of books make your house your home, but buyers are looking to make this their home. Highlight the space you have… de-clutter.” -Aleen Weiss

“Listen to reasonable recommenda-tions made by your agent as to im-provements that will enhance your property’s value and expedite the time it takes to make the sale. It may be a simple as moving some furniture, cleaning out a garage, weeding and mulching planting beds or repainting the front door.” -Jay Readyhough

“Homes that are staged can bring in as much as five to ten percent higher of-fers. Over a third of buyers are willing to overlook a home’s shortcomings if it is properly staged.” -Jim DeRentis

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Art & Framing

Picture ThisCustom framing, antique maps, pho-tography and art gallery. 158 Wick-enden St., Providence. 401-273-7263; Quo Vadis Shopping Center 552 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 401-789-6200. picturethisgalleries.com

Providence Picture FrameThe biggest art and frame company In New England providing consul-tation, service and inspiration. 27 Dryden Lane, Providence. 401-421-6196. providencepictureframe.com

Banking Services

People’s Credit UnionOffering full service banking solutions, as well as mortgages, construction loans, home equity, and a first-time home buyers program. Locations in Middletown, Newport, Bristol, Ports-mouth, Wakefield, and North Kings-town. 401-846-8930. peoplescu.com

Builders

Davitt Design BuildArchitects and builders work as a team to create uniquely styled new homes, renovations and restorations. 4 Frank Ave., West Kingston. 401-792-9799. davittdesignbuild.com

Site SpecificWith a focus on sustainable and green building materials, Site Specific is a design build firm, general contractor and a construction management com-pany. 45 Dike St., Providence. 401-632-4400. sitespecificllc.com

Sixteen on CenterA design/build firm offering com-plete project services, project management, all forms of custom millwork and stages of carpentry, handling major renovations, addi-tions and new construction projects. 41 Eagleville Rd., Tiverton. 401-.816-0324. sixteenoc.com

Sweenor BuildersCustom home building and remodeling since 1989. 12 High St., Wakefield. 401-789-4341. sweenorbuilders.com

Building Supplies

Riverhead Building SupplyFeaturing building materials, cabinetry, windows, doors, architectural hard-ware, trim details, and their own ex-clusive Heritage Wide Plank Flooring. 6000 Post Rd., North Kingstown, and 1366 West Main Rd., Middletown. 800-874-9500. rbscorp.com

Cleaning

Paradise Cleaning & RestorationOffering a full service, 24-hour, on-call emergency disaster recovery program for issues like fire dam-age, mold and flooding. 170 Aquid-neck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-6644. paradisedisasterrestoration.com

South County Carpet CleaningCarpet, fabric care, upholstery, tile and grout cleaning for homes and businesses throughout Rhode

Island and Connecticut. 401-300-8009. southcountycarpetcleaning.com

Closet Design

Closets Etc.Custom closet designs for home and of-fice since 1987. Locally and female-ma-jority owned, services include building and installation, and complimentary design. 866-642-1705. closetsetc.com

Custom Closet GeeksA New England based closet orga-nization company with 30 years ex-perience of custom closet design, manufacturing and installation. 877-266-1398. customclosetgeek.com

Fabric & Upholstery

artéé fabrics & homeFabrics, trims and accessories for win-dow treatments, sofas and bedding. Consultation to installation services. 228 Main St., Pawtucket. 401-723-2400. arteefabricsandhome.com

Custom Slipcovers by Linda TotiProfessional and affordable services, including free estimates. 508-695-2474

Fabric GalleryA large selection of interior deco-rating fabrics, wallpapers and trims. Personalized design assistance. 606

Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown. 401-295-2760. fabricgalleryri.com

Fireplaces & Grills

Stovepipe Fireplace ShopOffering a large selection of pellet and gas stoves, gas and wood-burn-ing fireplaces, and grills. 654 War-wick Ave., Warwick. 401-941-9333. stovepipe-usa.com

Floor Covering

Bart’s CarpetsOffering a wide selection of brand name floor covering selections, includ-ing oriental and area rugs, vinyl floors, ceramic tile, laminate and hardwoods. 491 Davisville Rd., North Kingstown. 401-884-8300. bartscarpet.com

Ruggieri Carpet One Floor & HomeA large selection of carpet, hard-wood, laminate, ceramic tile, vi-nyl, area rugs and more. 1191 Pon-tiac Ave., Cranston, 888-748-7161. ruggiericarpetonecranston.com

Rustigian RugsEco-friendly sisal, wool wall-to-wall and custom area rugs, as well as hand knotted contemporary and traditional carpets from around the world. 1 Governor St., Providence. 401-751-5100. rustigianrugs.com

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Heating & Cooling

Dupuis OilDupuis Oil, established in 1898, provides delivery, service and in-stallation for oil, natural gas and air systems. 401 Walcott St., Pawtucket. 401-722-0080. dupuisoil.com

Statewide Plumbing and HeatingPrompt and professional service in all phases of commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and drain cleaning, as well as total remodeling. 160 North View Ave., Cranston. 401-944-5752. statewideplumbinginc.com

Hobbies

Wild Birds UnlimitedYour source for fresh bird food, as well as locally made, high quality bird feeders, garden accents and unique gifts. Trader Joe’s Plaza, 1000 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick. 401-826-0606. wbu.com/warwick

Home Accessories & Decor

Arcade ProvidenceA blend of retail and residential spaces, the new Arcade Providence preserves a national historic landmark and en-hances it with a modern concept. 65 Weybosset St., Providence. 401-454-4568. arcadeprovidence.com

BasketCaseMariposa serving pieces and glassware, pottery and wall art, and other fine gifts for the home. 343 A Main St., Wakefield. 401-284-1551. basketcaseri.com

Comfort & JoyA boutique featuring stylish yet com-fortable products, such as beanbag fur-niture from Yogibo. 1220 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale. 401-783-5300

environsSoaps, scented candles, table linens, artisanal olive oils and other gifts for the home in the newly-renovated Arcade. 65 Weybosset St., Provi-dence. 401-588-5185. facebook.com/ environsstylishgifts

HomestyleArtful objects for life and home, includ-ing furniture, décor, tableware and art. 229 Westminster St., Providence. 401-277-1159. homestyleri.com

Stock Culinary GoodsKitchen tools, gadgets, gifts and resourc-es for those who love to cook. Wedding registry of Rhode Island and New Eng-land crafted gifts. 756 Hope St., Provi-dence. 401-521-0101. stockpvd.com

store*fourA collection of tableware, linens, decorative accents, artisan foods and other lifestyle products. 673 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 401-783-7388. storefour.net

Warwick MallCompletely renovated in 2010, the Warwick Mall features top retailers and restaurants, a restored carousel, bright concourses and much more. 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick. 401-739-7500. warwickmall.com

Wickford GourmetQuality European kitchen and bar ware at factory outlet prices. 21 West Main St., Wickford. 401-294-8430

Zero WampumLarge retail boutique with a wide se-lection of beach inspired and nautical themed home decor and gifts. 161 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, 401-789-7172. zerowampum.com

Home Entertaining

The DorranceKnown for their seasonal cocktail programs, The Dorrance also offers private bartending lessons for small groups. 60 Dorrance St, Providence. 401-521-6000. thedorrance.com

Johnson & Wales UniversityA wide range of evening, weekend and online continuing education programs perfect for working professionals, ca-reer changers, degree completers or first-time students. 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence. 401-598-2300. academics.jwu.edu/chefs-choice/

Home Furnishings

Cabot HouseFeaturing quality and value in home fur-nishings including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, home office and patio furniture. 555 Quaker Lane, West War-wick. 401-828-6002. cabothouse.com.

Reliable Furniture GalleryQuality furniture and antiques buyers and sellers. 881 Westminster St., Prov-idence. 401-861-6872. rjlgallery.com

Home Supplies

Adler’s HardwareSince 1919, Adler’s has been Provi-dence’s neighborhood hardware store. Large paint department, wall coverings, window treatments, inte-rior design services and housewares. 173 Wickenden St., Providence. 401-421-5157. adlersri.com

Benny’sLocally owned and operated, this su-perstore carries housewares, bikes and sporting equipment, patio furniture and grills, paint mixing services and more. Multiple locations throughout Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts. hellobennys.com

Sears Hometown StoreOwned and operated locally in North Kingstown, Sears Hometown Store

offers brand name appliances, power tools, lawn mowers and more. 6655 Post Road, North Kingstown. 401-885-1120. searshometownstores.com/ locations/north-kingstown-ri

Insulation

A.A. InsulationOver 38 years of experience delivering quality insulation, workmanship and ma-terials. 401-421-3782. aainsulationinc.com

Interior Design

East Coast DesignsFull service firm specializing in cus-tom window treatments, bedding, wallcoverings, designer fabrics, and cork and bamboo flooring. 306 Main St., East Greenwich. 401-885-8585. ecoastdesigns.com

Graceke DesignInterior and exterior styling with a focus on layers of colors, textures and pat-terns. 22 Sextant Lane, Narragansett. 401-219-1669. gracekedesign.com

Inside StyleAffordable interior decorating servic-es, plus a storefront including home accessories and furniture. 155 Main St., Wakefield. 401-783-7800

jaeWdesignsDesigner Jae Wyllie Willard offers com-prehensive interior design services, in-cluding custom wallpaper, paint colors, textiles, lighting, window treatments, furniture and more. Barrington. 401-744- 6990. jaeWdesigns.com

Joan Bishop Interiors Offering services in one-day redesign, decorating plans, color consults, curb appeal, organization, custom art and more. East Greenwich. 401-556-5828. JoanBishopInteriors.com

KreatelierInterior decorating services including win-dow treatments, interior accents, uphol-stery, and locally made fabric creations, such as pillows, quilts and children’s prod-ucts. 804 Hope St., Providence. 401-432-7995. kreatelier.com

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The Studio19th century interiors by designer Mi-chael J. Chellel, including upholstery, window treatments, stenciling, an-tiques and art restorations. 117 Parade St., Providence; 401-965-6460

tasteMulti-disciplinary design firm specializ-ing in historic and coastal homes, with creative services in renovation plan-ning, interior design and decoration. 34 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 401-423.3639. tastedesigninc.com

Kitchen & Bath

Heritage KitchenOffering complete kitchen and bath design and reconstruction utilizing the finest in craftsman-ship and materials. 7736 Post Road, North Kingstown. 401-294-6500. heritagekitchendesignri.com

Wickford Kitchen and BathWickford Kitchen and Bath offers budget friendly full custom, semi custom and stock cabinetry product lines for kitchen and bath projects. 8194 Post Rd., North Kingstown. 401-294-4494. wickfordkandb.com

Landscaping

All-ScapesA full service company offering land-scaping, hardscapes, tree service and pool and water needs. 354 South County Trail, Exeter. 401-294-3725. allscapesri.com

City & Estate GardenerLed by certified horticulturist Thomas

Bennett, a professional landscape gar-dening company providing services throughout the state. 401-935-2312. cityestategardener.com

Vision LandscapingLandscape construction, excavation, tree service and lawn care maintenance pro-grams available for South County. 401-954-6464. visionlandscaping-ri.com

Leather & Vinyl Restoration

LeatherWorks, LLCMobile service to repair and restore leather and vinyl materials. Fixing cuts, tears, scratches, burns or worn out and faded upholstery for home or vehicle. 401-837-0548. leatherworksri.com

Painting & Supplies

ELCO PaintingFamily owned and operated,a full-service painting company special-izing in residential, commercial and industrial painting since 1980. 290 Smith St., North Kingstown. 401-295-2201. elcopainting.com

The Paint Shoppe Providing supplies for your painting project, inside and out. Offering col-or consultations and decorating ser-vices. Locations in East Providence, Providence, Johnston, Warwick and West Warwick. thepaintshoppes.com

Pool & Patio

Pool & Patio CenterA local source for pools, hot tubs, spas, swimming pool and spa chemicals, wa-ter chemistry products and accessories. 475 Tiogue Ave., Coventry. 401-823-7290. poolandpatiocenter.com

Real Estate

Residential PropertiesRhode Island’s largest indepen-dent real estate company with over 180 agents and five offices located throughout the state. 140 Wicken-den St., Providence. 401-274-6740. residentialproperties.com

Spitz Weiss RealtorsA boutique real estate firm that has been serving homeowners for over 50 years throughout New England. 785 Hope St., Providence. 401-272-6161. spitzweiss.com

Roofing

Done-Rite Roofing Systems, Inc.Full service roofing company offering replacements and emergency repairs. 555 R Atwood Ave., Cranston. 401-467-8200

Tile

Renaissance Tile GallerySpecializing in tile and stone, Re-naissance offers a 5,000 sq ft show-room and complimentary onsite in-terior design consultation. 271 Post Rd., Building D, Westerly. 401-322-4080. renaissancetilegallery.com

Tree Care

T.F. Morra Tree Care, Inc.Hand pruning, tree preservation, hazard tree removal, tree evaluation and diagnosis, hazard tree removal, and shade and specimen tree plant-ing. Organic pest management. 401-331-8527. tfmorra.com

Water Treatment

Culligan by Waterco of New EnglandProviding water treatment solu-tions to both commercial and resi-dential properties, including bottled water. 149 James P Murphy Hwy, West Warwick. 1-800-842-1116. culliganwaterwestwarwick.com

NorthEast Water Solutions Providing comprehensive water and wastewater systems including engi-neering, construction and operating services. 567 South County Trail, Suite 116, Exeter. 401-667-7463. nwsi.net

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When Tripp Evans and Ed Cabral purchased this two-floor unit in Providence’s Pearl Street Lofts, it didn’t look anywhere close to the way it does now. Tripp is a professor of art history, and handy when it comes to DIY home design. In fact, he built the pergola over their dining room area himself. He and Ed filled their space with incredible art from local artists like Kik Williams, Gregory Pou-lin, Jungil Hong, Dan Wood, Andrew Raftery and C.W. Roelle. Other innovative design touches throughout the loft include an upstairs Moroccan-inspired guest room, silver-leaf kitchen cabinets, a tv hidden by a swinging painting in the bed-room and a roof deck overlooking the city. –Julie Tremaine

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Hey Rhody Home Guide 2015