SMITH HOME
A Thoroughly Modern Antique 
The new wings to the left and right
of the central original house provide the space needed by
a growing family while preserving the antique character of
the property.
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Project Highlights:
· Renovated the central colonial house to retain its antique
character and keep it intact while reflecting the owners’ artistic
tastes
· Constructed second floor master bedroom/bathroom suite over screened
porch to highlight views of meadows and river
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Replaced original windows with large custom double-hung windows that
capitalize on the home’s spectacular western vista
· Re-created a kitchen, loft, and office that complement the more traditional
central section of the building
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Rhode Island Monthly Magazine Residential Design award winner
Using reclaimed stones, the mason rebuilt
the steps and foundation shown here, creating something
that looks as if it has been in
place
for many years.
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New custom windows in the kitchen complement modern stainless
steel appliances, granite sink and countertops, and custom cabinetry.
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Antique heart pine is a versatile material. Perfection quarter
sawn pieces were used for the stair treads and the floor, where
wood frames bluestone in a basket-weave pattern. Reclaimed pine
beams create a rustic look for the ceiling.
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Facing west to meadows and river, the large new windows in
the dining room bring the entire landscape indoors.
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