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The first time I saw Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night, I thought it was mostly fantasy. I was an undergraduate, it was a stifling July night in Cambridge, and even a walk along the Charles River hadn’t turned up a wisp of relieving breeze. So a few of us retired to the, shall we say, not overdecorated apartment of a friend and film buff, and sweated onto his futon as we watched a few crazy Scandinavians enjoy their own version of the season. Since then, having spent a bit more time in northern Europe during midsummer, I’ve come to understand that Bergman was in fact a consummate realist. People do go a bit nuts in that part of the world when both the temperature and the sun stay high enough. What’s more, the madness is catching. Even casual visitors at slightly lower latitudes—in Amsterdam, say—can be struck down without warning. Imagine: at more or less the expected time, it begins to look and feel like evening. One happens on an outdoor dining room in a quiet, beautifully landscaped courtyard and sits down to a leisurely rijsttafel. And then . . . time stops. Food, wine and conversation all continue to flow, a mild breeze plays through the vines and grasses, but apparently the sun no longer moves. It’s enough to bewitch anybody, even if we don’t have to stay and suffer the Stygian December darkness that is its evil twin. New England, being by nature not the most demonstrative of regions, doesn’t engage in such excess. Our evenings are shorter, the pace of the sun’s disappearance less straining to credibility. And yet I’ve spent many summer twilights in our fair clime fully as magical as the foreign idyll described above. On a screened porch overlooking the coast of Maine, a deck in Provincetown, a cafe table
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112 FEATURED HOMES 82 PRIDE OF PLACE
Though larger and more luxurious than its architectural forebears, a family home in Barnstable, Massachusetts, exhibits all the best qualities of the quintessential Cape Cod–style house. ARCHITECTURE: RICHARD WILLS, ROYAL BARRY WILLS ASSOCIATES | INTERIOR DESIGN: RICHARD FITZGERALD | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: RICK LAMB, RICK LAMB ASSOCIATES | PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL PARTENIO | TEXT: KARA LASHLEY | PRODUCED BY KYLE HOEPNER
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A summer house in Marblehead, Massachusetts, lets a California family reconnect with relatives and friends and gives the dad a reminder of his own childhood in the North Shore town. INTERIOR DESIGN: MOLLY FREY DESIGN | ARCHITECTURE: PITMAN & WARDLEY ARCHITECTS | LANDSCAPE DESIGNER: LAUREN LAUTNER, FOR SEASONS ECOLOGICAL DESIGN | PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIC ROTH | TEXT: PAULA M. BODAH | PRODUCED BY STACY KUNSTEL
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Borrowing an idea from old New England farms, an architect converts his ramshackle cottage in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, into a trio of small, connected structures for an easygoing summer getaway. ARCHITECTURE: JIM RIGHTER, ALBERT, RIGHTER & TITTMAN | LANDSCAPE DESIGN: SUSANNAH DAVIS | PHOTOGRAPHY: NAT REA | TEXT: CAROLINE CUNNINGHAM | PRODUCED
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A beachside home on Martha’s Vineyard swims in a sea of white, fulfilling a homeowner’s dream. INTERIOR DESIGN: GRIFFIN BALSBAUGH INTERIORS | ARCHITECTURAL
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ON THE COVER: THE SUNROOM IN A BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS, HOUSE OPENS ONTO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RICHARD LAMB'S LOVELY WORK. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL PARTENIO. TO SEE MORE OF THIS HOME, TURN TO PAGE 82.
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ARTISANSHIP SALVAGE BEAUTY Shimmering bits of shattered glass and household relics from the past are the tools Holyoke, Massachusetts, mosaic artist Mo Ringey uses to create her thought-provoking works. TEXT BY BRIT HAMMER | PORTRAIT BY JULIE BIDWELL
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Hot Stuff When we say it’s hot this summer, we’re not just talking about the weather. We’re describing the high-voltage impact that strong color can add to a room. Whether you’re looking to make a big statement or just want to add a little sizzle to your space, a hit of color goes a long way.
With cool fall days right around the corner, you might also be looking for something to keep the home fire burning. | Designed in 1995 by Lloyd Schwan, the aptly named Statuette lounge chair in reinforced fiberglass pays tribute to the evocative nature of bold color and strong shape. Produced for Cappellini, the chair is available in green, as shown, as well as yellow, orange, red, blue, white and black. $5,670. SHOWROOM, BOSTON, (617) 482-4805, WWW.SHOWROOMBOSTON.COM
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1 ANIMAL INSTINCT Though simple in shape, Blu Dot’s Animal sofa is both sophisticated and well proportioned. The understated stitching gives a light scale to the seat, and a hint of brushed stainless steel allows it to float off the floor. We think it’s a natural in guacamole, pictured here, but it also comes in chalk and dark roast. AS SHOWN, $1,799. VESSEL,
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2 CROSS PURPOSES White bedding is serene, certainly, but imagine the “wow” factor your bedroom will get from this vivid quilt from Denyse Schmidt. The Four Crosses Quilt in apple and cactus has a sleek, graphic feel. Schmidt says her machine-stitched quilts are “factory built” to honor the historical industrial area where they’re produced, but each is made one at a time. QUEEN SIZE, $2,000,
3 JEWEL TONED The Erfund chandelier from Barovier and Tosso, the oldest family-owned hand-blown glass company in the world, will banish forever the idea that crystal lights belong in crusty ballrooms. This could easily become, quite literally, the jewel in a room’s crown. Available in six colors and four sizes including this eight-arm version. AS
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1 GOLD STANDARD Ca’ d’Oro, literally “the gold house,” is an exceptional palazzo in Venice that serves as inspiration for artist James Balla’s new painting, Cadoro. In Balla’s painting, the flower forms are derived from pieces of cut paper that the artist uses as a reverse stencil, painting around and over, then removing to leave the beautiful forms intact. OIL ON LINEN, 16" × 16". ALBERT MEROLA GALLERY,
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$70. POD, BROOKLINE, MASS., (617) 739-3802 3 LEMON AID A yellow base gives Jose Pascual’s Gorge console table a modern twist. Reminiscent of an Asian painting table, the console would look equally good gracing an entry hall or tucked behind a living room sofa. The console has a powdercoated steel base and a top of white glass. SHOWN,
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BOOKS Paradise Lost Newport’s glorious mansions are known worldwide, but what about the treasures that have slipped away? War, ever-rising taxes, the difficulty in finding domestic help—all rendered a legion of once-prized summer cottages untenable. A lucky few assumed new roles as educational institutions, but many were eventually demolished for residential or commercial subdivision or, in some cases, by fire. Paul F. Miller, curator of the Preservation Society of Newport County, has gathered more than 100 photos of these vanished beauties in his alluring new book, Lost Newport. The author adapted his idea from a 2005
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exhibit of the same name held to honor the Preservation Society’s sixtieth anniversary. For readers unfamiliar with the society’s untiring efforts, his book (a small volume just right for toting along next time you take a Newport walk) serves as a noteworthy introduction to the city’s past and present. Along with the wonderful photos—many of them in sepia tone—Miller thoughtfully includes a brief history of each house. His survey’s scope, he writes, covers “cottages built in the golden age of Newport’s reign as the queen of resorts, roughly from 1830 to 1930.” And what a time it was. $19.95. AVAILABLE FROM APPLE-
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DESIGN DESTINATION JOHN DERIAN, PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
BY CHERYL AND JEFFREY KATZ
Rows of shingled cottages line both sides of Provincetown’s Commercial Street. Green lawns and colorful gardens frame the front yards of the houses to one side while a ribbon of beach traces the backyards of the houses to the other. Beginning at the east end of the street, galleries and restaurants sit cheek by jowl with the houses until you reach the center of town. Here, the cottages give way to clothing stores, souvenir shops, bars and candy counters jostling for attention. A hodgepodge of building types, Commercial Street is at once beautiful, tawdry and exhilarating. It was amidst the jumble that is Commercial Street that John An antique table holds a selection of Derian’s decoupage Derian spied the Greek paperweights that range in price from $30 to $68. Revival house at the corner of Commercial and Law streets that would eventually become his home (when he’s not in New York) and the location for his third shop. That the decoupage artist recognized the house’s splendor comes as no surprise. A design guru among aficionados, Derian is known for his unerring eye, his Derian’s idiosyncratic ability to see things in new talent for uncovering the extraordinary in the seemingly orways shows in cleaning dinary and his ability to find beauty in unexpected places. brushes arranged like Like his two stores on New York’s Lower East Side, Derflowers in Astier de Villatte ian’s Provincetown location, in a former carriage house handmade French pitchers. tucked in the rear of the house, is filled with treasures. There Above, feather dusters hang like so many bunches are Moroccan antique trays and French ceramics from Astier of dried lavender. de Villate. There are colorful votive holders from Geraldine Gonzalez that are perfect for outdoor parties. There are bed covers, antique muslin dresses and Hugo Guinness’s linoleum cut prints in vintage frames. And, of course, there are Derian’s decoupage cachepots, paperweights and plates. Found objects—a tangle of twigs, a discarded note, a pile of sea glass—are lovingly strewn here and there. But what truly makes Derian’s shop unique goes beyond its pretty things for visitors to buy. It’s the lesson we learn from Derian: take the time to celebrate an object’s inner, unseen beauty. What better place to discover that than on Provincetown’s wonderfully quirky Commercial Street? LAW STREET, (BACK OF 396 COMMERCIAL ST.), PROVINCETOWN, MASS., (508) 487-1362, WWW.JOHNDERIAN.COM. OPEN MAY TO SEPTEMBER
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Derian’s charming shop is filled with the surprising, the unique and the beautiful. The wood chandelier in the center of the store is a repurposed wine barrel from Belgium.
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Massy, adamant iron, yet squashed and twisted like taffy or warm wax—and, in this case, used as a support for that very same wax. Perverse, yes, but also chunkily compelling. These visually and literally weighty candle stands came to my attention on recent acquaintance with architectural metalworker Jonathan Rummel. Rummel heats the iron to some 2,500 degrees in his North Andover, Massachusetts, workshop, and then hammers and mashes it into one-of-a-kind shapes for his pieces. I love the contrast between the craggy material itself and the satiny sheen of the hand-applied linseed oil and beeswax finish. Rummel also makes furniture, railings and other architectural pieces—all quirky and individual, but with a distinct Arts and Crafts air. SHOWN, DANCING LILY PADS, 5" AND 7" TALL. $225 AND $275. WWW.HANDFORGEDWORKS.COM
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My copy of The Inspired Garden: Twenty-Four Artists Share Their Vision arrived during my annual early-spring garden cleanup. Perfect timing, I thought, as I raked out dried leaves and cut back last year’s dead growth to reveal the tender new nubs of hostas and poppies, delphinium and daylilies. In my opinion, any garden in full bloom is beautiful, no matter how haphazardly arranged. Still, this new book has me looking at my beds with a fresh eye, taking cues from its 160 gloriously colorful pages featuring the gardens of two dozen New England artists. From a Maine photographer’s small but exquisite shade plot to a sculptor’s “vertical” garden in urban New Haven, Connecticut, to the formal yet exuberant beds of a Rhode Island ceramic artist, the book—written by designer Judy Paolini and illustrated with Nance Trueworthy’s photography—is packed with inspiration and advice to turn any garden into a real work of art. $35 AT BOOKSTORES OR FROM WWW.DOWNEAST.COM
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When I first encountered artist Cameron Schmitz’s work at the Drawing Room in Cos Cob, Connecticut, I was immediately drawn to her subject matter: furniture—namely, chairs. As I looked more closely, though, I became fascinated by the words I saw emerging from the canvas, creating the image. Over and over, Schmitz had written the word listen, and it had manifested itself as a tufted-back Windsor chair. The Vermont-based artist’s oil-on-canvas works, part of a larger furniture series, perfectly balance image and words, inspiring conversation wherever they hang. LEFT: LISTEN XXIII (2009), 50" × 40", $4,000; RIGHT: LISTEN XXI (2008), 42" × 38", $2,600, WWW.CAMERONSCHMITZ.COM
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July 1–August 28 Tour of Oak Bluffs Cottages Learn more about one of the Vineyard’s distinctive architectural landmarks, the diminutive Victorian cottages at the Camp Meeting Association grounds. The ninety-minute tours, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season, include a visit to the Cottage Museum. Oak Bluffs, Mass.; (508) 693-0525; www.mvcma.org; $10
July 10–11 Seaside Gardens Tour some of Rockport’s diverse private seaside gardens, many open to the public for the first time. The tour consists of ten stops and features fifteen gardens, each offering unique plantings and gardening styles. Perennials, refreshments and original art will be offered for sale at designated tour sites. Rockport, Mass., (978) 546-2250; www.rockportgardenclub. org; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $25
July 12 New England Dream House/New England Home Episode Join New England Dream House host Jenny Johnson and New England Home’s Stacy Kunstel for a tour of the Barnstable Township home featured in this issue. The initial airing will be at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. It will also air at 3 p.m. on July 13, 16, 21, 24 and 29. You can see the story online at www.ne dreamhouse.com starting July 12 Provincetown Secret Garden Tour Boasting spectacular views and an array of flora, the secret garden tour will take you into twelve beautiful gardens hidden among Provincetown’s streets and byways. Afterward, guests are invited to Provincetown Art Association and Museum’s “Art of the Garden” exhibit of contemporary and historical floral works. Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, Mass.; (508) 487-1750; www.paam.org; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; $30
July 14–19 Brimfield Antiques Show The largest antique show in the country is actually a smorgasbord of about
A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene and Greene, a comprehensive exhibition of work by design legends Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene, is on display July 15–October 15 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. twenty privately run shows featuring more than 6,000 dealers spread out over a mile in this quaint Massachusetts town. Route 20, Brimfield, Mass.; www.brimfieldshow.com; starts at daybreak; check Web site for show admission prices
and North Water streets area of Nantucket. The tour will focus on how homes can be sensitively updated and historic kitchens incorporated into everyday life. Nantucket, Mass.; (508) 228-1387; www.nantucketpreservation.org; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $40
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A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene and Greene The most comprehensive exhibition of the work of Arts and Crafts architecture and design legends Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene; representative objects from twenty-five of their commissions explore important points in the evolution of their unique design vocabulary. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; (617) 267-9300; www.mfa.org; 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; free with museum admission ($17)
Lakeside Living Expo The Lakeside Living Expo invites you to a celebration of lake homes, Adirondack furniture and decor, boats and outdoor water sports adventure and more. More than 200 companies featuring 300 exhibits from around the Lakes Region, across the United States and Canada will feature their products and services. Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, N.H.; (518) 4793976; www.lakesidelivingexpo.com; Fri. noon–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $8
July 16 Nantucket Summer Kitchen Tour Sponsored by the Nantucket Preservation Trust, the tour features historic homes and kitchens in the Ash, Centre
July 18–19 Rock River Artists Open Studio Tour This annual self-guided tour explores the breathtaking scenery and artwork
Send notice of events to Calendar Editor, New England Home, One Bridge St., Suite 301, Newton, MA 02458, or by e-mail to calendar@ nehomemag.com. Photos and slides are welcome. Please submit information at least three months in advance of your event.
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Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury, N.H.; www.nhcrafts.org; (603)224-3375; 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. daily; $10
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Annual Pops by the Sea Under the baton of maestro Keith Lockhart and a celebrity guest conductor, this fundraising concert usually draws a live audience of more than 15,000—the Cape’s largest single audience. Sit at VIP tables, festival seating or on the lawn to enjoy this magical afternoon event. Hyannis Village Green, Hyannis, Mass.; www.arts foundation.org; 1–7 p.m.; check Web site for pricing
Old York Historical Society’s 20th Annual Decorator Show House Join the Old York Historical Society as they visit McIntire Farm in York, chosen as this year’s showhouse. Interior designers have restored and decorated dozens of spaces throughout the house, making it a great place to discover new ideas. 270 Cider Hill Rd., York, Me.; (207) 363-4974; www.oldyork.org; Mon., Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Thurs. until 7 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.– 4 p.m.; $20
July 30–August 2 Nantucket Historical Association Antiques Show This annual antiques show benefiting the island’s historical association is managed by the Antiques Council and draws highend vendors from around the country. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd., Nantucket Mass.; (508) 228-1894; preview party Thurs. 6–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $125 for preview, $15 for show
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August 1–9 76th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair More than 200 members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will display their work at this popular fair. Almost every type of craft medium will be represented—furniture, jewelry, glass, pottery, prints, woodcarvings—along with daily demonstrations and workshops for all ages.
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August 7–9 Third Annual Newport Antiques Show Newport Antiques Show celebrates its third year with two exciting additions to this first-class event. Plans are under way for an exhibition of never before seen eighteenth-century maps from the Newport Historical Society’s collection accompanied by a lecture detailing the exhibit. Proceeds benefit both the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Club of Newport. Gala Preview on Friday, 6–9 p.m. St. George’s School, Middletown, R.I., (401) 846-2669; www.newportantiquesshow .com; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 7th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show The only in-the-water event of its kind in the state, the show gathers some of the finest examples of Maine-built boats from rowing craft to sailboats and power yachts, as well as marine supplies, fine furnishings and home wares, art and jewelry, and a new area dedicated to sustainable living and design. This year’s theme is “Tradition Shapes Innovation.” Rockland, Me., (207) 236-8622; www.maineboats. com/boatshow; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $1
August 22 39th Annual Falmouth Antiques Show and Sale Browse a wide variety of furniture and artwork at this annual antiques show, held on the museum grounds. Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Ave., Falmouth, Mass.; (508) 548-4857; www.falmouth historicalsociety.org; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $5 NEH
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DAN PAQUETTE the man heading up woodmeister master builders’ commitment to sustainable building talks about his own early efforts as well as the strides being made in the industry today .
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s awareness of environmental issues grows, more and more New England companies are moving to address their own and their customers’ concerns about the greenness and sustainability of their operations. A current example in the home-design field is Woodmeister Master Builders of Holden, Massachusetts, which recently named Dan Paquette, a pioneer in sustainable construction since the 1970s, as its new chief sustainability officer.
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ability officer do? DAN PAQUETTE: We want to have an impact and
be responsible in all of our actions. My job is to program how we are going to go about that, and make certain that we’re holding true to our commitments. We spent several months creating a mission statement, putting down the goals we want to achieve in every division—corporate, millwork, design, construction, lifestyle. We chose a term that, as simple as it might sound, took months of discussion. It is rational sustainability. There is so much buzz out there about “green,” and there is so much confusion as to precisely what that is. The term “rational sustainability” resonated for us because we can be the clearinghouse for information. We can be the ones who help work with architects and homeowners to sort through all the information out there and come up with practical, cost-effective strategies. One really important corporate mandate we committed to is that for each square foot of every house that we build or remodel, we will set aside a square foot of preservation land. I call it our oneon-one strategy. We see it as integral to what quality building should be about in all of our divisions. We took it from a concept to a practical application—to an actual strategy that will preserve, at the rates that we’re building, an acre to an acre-and-a-half of land a year. KH: Have you picked a place to do this? DP: It’s about fifteen miles from here, and it’s
going to be part of a larger preservation area. We’re going to set aside about ten acres now, and then deed each of those areas over to clients as PHOTOGRAPHY BY KENT DAYTON
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we do the work. We want to make it a place that’s relevant to the clients and a place where they can actually go and see the land that they set aside. KH: The ideas of greenness and sustainability have become especially hot in the last year or two. What is your take on that? Is it a real, serious commitment? DP: It’s good news and bad news. The
great news is that we’re aware. Did that paradigm shift happen one day when Al Gore put out his movie and people suddenly became aware that there was a serious issue with climate change? I’ve been in this for twenty-five years, building energy-efficient and solar houses back in the late seventies and eighties, so I saw the evolution. And we were a little bit asleep, as a culture. I think we were awoken by the Hollywood presentation of the scientific reality, that brought a lot of attention to it. I credit not only Al Gore, but all the efforts that were made to bring this to the mainstream. It has spawned enormous interest from every major corporation and has filtered right down to the clothing that we wear. Time magazine just came out with a “Green Design 100” issue. It’s all good. But it’s all confusing. In that confusion, we’re going to have to rely on professionals to help sort it out, to get away from the buzz and get to the reality. KH: And that’s what you’re trying to do for Woodmeister? DP: Our rational sustainability initiative
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is exactly that. Let us sort through all of this and bring to our clients a filtered version of things that make sense. Not just jump on some bandwagon and say, “Let’s go this way.” We’re not going out and building straw-bale houses with solar panel roofs; though that can be an admirable thing, it’s really not what we go into. We’re fortunate because we have a palette of materials and mechanical systems now that have been around long enough to have some performance history. Green is not running out and taking the house you’ve already designed and just putting solar panels on it or just adding a bamboo floor. What it really requires is to be part of the program, all those design decisions that have to be made: size, style, orientation (towards the sun), color, materials, finishes. Sustainability and environmental
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impact are parts of that. KH: How can people distinguish between superficial greenness and greenness that will actually have a measurable effect? DP: Just like we can determine a car’s
miles per gallon, we can determine a house’s energy consumption. There is a process called the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) that rates a house’s energy performance. If a regular house is 100, and we make it 15 percent more efficient (which is what the government’s
Energy Star program requires), it would have a HERS rating of 85. Part of the stimulus package recently passed by Congress is to go back to old houses and see how we can make them more energy efficient. It’s a brilliant strategy. If a house is using 1,600 gallons of heating oil and we can retrofit it to use 1,000 gallons—a 37.5 percent decrease—that’s a great strategy if you think about the long-term impact on emissions for the rest of the life of that house. Is it glamorous or sexy? Not really. Throwing solar panels on a roof or putting up a wind turbine down the street may seem to have more appeal, but if we retrofitted 500,000 houses in Massachusetts, we would see real results. KH: How did you get into this field? DP: I was studying pre-med back in the
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construction and started putting up post-and-beam houses. We were the early guys using what today are called structural insulated panels on the outside of these frames. So quite by coincidence, I found my way into building super-insulated houses. We evolved into building solar houses and underground houses and all of that. We did a lot of experimenting because we were really working with some cutting-edge stuff that we didn’t know much about. We were young builders really learning. KH: As you mentioned earlier, at that point the materials weren’t really mature. DP: Well, yes, even structural insulated
panels. We put up the first ones in Rhode Island, in 1976. Now there are hundreds of manufacturers nationally. I had the good fortune early in my career to understand the thermodynamics of a house and how a house works, and sun angles and how to harvest the sun. That process, which was really organic, influenced who I was as a builder, as a designer and real-estate developer. I sought out Woodmeister because of their philosophical orientation. It’s not just designing a house and putting green on it. It’s developing a team of committed people with a mission and carrying it out. KH: Increasingly, even furniture and accessories can be “cool green stuff.” DP: Absolutely. So it’s a great time and
now, at sixty years old with eight grandkids, I’m not quite the young hippie builder I was in the seventies. But intellectually and emotionally, I’m still as enthusiastic and committed to this as I was back then. KH: Where would you like to see the idea of sustainability headed from here, both in general and specifically for Woodmeister and yourself? DP: I like to think that we’re going to
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Artisanship shimmering bits of shattered glass and household relics from the past are the tools holyoke, massachusetts, mosaic artist mo ringey uses to create her thought-provoking works.
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magine that you are dining out with friends when you casually announce your plans to mosaic your refrigerator, rendering it utterly useless. Do your friends (a) call you an artistic genius or (b) question your sanity? For the museum curators, university art professors and other private collectors of Holyoke, Massachusetts, artist Mo Ringey’s work, the answer is undeniably (a) genius.
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They’re all familiar objects—grandma’s old refrigerator, wringer washing machine and ironing board. Just mundane domestic appliances, right? Look closer. Like Michelangelo, Ringey sees the hidden potential waiting to be released as she transforms these castaways into works of art that have graced dozens of galleries and museums, including the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts. “The domestic aspect of my sculptures is intended as homage to the 1950s—an era when women had few options and so the avocation of many was ‘domestician,’ for lack of choice,” Ringey says. “Perhaps a lot of my work is a retroactive double-dare. Yet the physical minutiae of my process mirrors the very domestic chores it might seem to chide.” As a child, Ringey was fascinated with the objects in her grandparents’ home, a place that was, to her, part refuge and part museum. “I use domestic objects and appliances as the base because they are part of my own domestic history,” she says. “Each of these objects represents a set of memories or a bookmark to a place in my past, mostly those of myself as it evolved as part of my family, and particularly, as part of my grandparents’ household.” Over the past decade, Mo’s childhood fascination has grown into a large body of work that captivates those who see it. “We have relationships with our appliances,” she says. “We just don’t consciously realize this. These are not the relationships that perplex and confound us. This is the dialogue of everyday life, for even the most alternative of us has a domestic life that we share with our things.” Identity has long played an underlying theme in her work, and Ringey spends much time pondering the former lives of the appliances as well as the lives of the people who were bound to them. “My objects bring with them the secrets of past lives—lives lived and possibly unlived. While I will never
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let her modesty fool you. She is actually one of the pioneers of tempered-glass mosaic art—and she has the guy who smashed her car window in the 1990s to thank for it. “The pile of glass glittering in the sun was so stunning that I picked it up and took it up to my apartment to experiment with,” she recalls. “I was so fascinated with the glass that I forgot to move my car to a secure garage. Leaving my car with an open smashed window all night apparently tempted some opportunist to come by and take my car stereo. I didn’t mind.” Nowadays, Ringey uses tempered glass reclaimed from abandoned buildings, which she patiently stains by hand, often painstakingly applying the expen80
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sive stains with an eye-dropper. It sounds tedious and laborious. It is. Once the glass is stained—with feminine flowers, perhaps, or a masculine plaid— Ringey wraps it tightly in a canvas blanket, leaving one corner peeking out, and dons her safety gear. Now if you’re thinking she’s going to whack that piece of glass with all her might, you’re the one who’s crazy. A few gentle taps with a hammer on that exposed corner follow. Tap, tap, tap. That’s it. What ensues is a fleeting, almost inaudible sigh, then the glass explodes outward and releases the tension it’s been holding. “Smashed glass is often associated with accident, crime, vandalism and perhaps violence, yet it is an obvious metaphor for the faceted nature of people and the never-ending evolutionary process that is a society, complete with roles and expectations,” Ringey explains over the snap, crackle, pop of the glass as she carefully unwraps it from its blanket. Still decked out in protective gear
and now holding jewelry pliers, the artist coats each shard with adhesive before applying it to a prepared appliance. “It took a while to get the process to where it is now,” says. “In the early days I went through a lot of bandages. Now I have a relationship with the glass and find I can handle it without getting cut. It’s like I relate to and respect the glass—I see habits and patterns in the smashed sheets and feel a familiarity that is the result of past associations.” Pointing to her Self-Portrait: Fridge as an example, Ringey adds, “Completely changing the aesthetics and function of an old fridge from something you might see abandoned at the dump into a glittering and beautiful curio cabinet surprises the viewer. And most often, surprises are happy and inspiring things.” NEH EDITOR’S NOTE Mo Ringey is represented by The JH Miller Gallery, Springfield, Massachusetts, (413) 732-9128. Her pieces range in price from $1,500 to $14,000. To see more of her work, go to www. moringey.com.
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PRIDE OF PLACE Though larger and more luxurious than its architectural forebears, a home in Barnstable, Massachusetts, exhibits all the best qualities of the quintessential Cape Cod–style house. text by kara lashley | photography by michael partenio | architecture: richard wills, royal barry wills associates | interior design: richard fitzgerald | landscape architecture: rick lamb, rick lamb associates | contractor: craig ashworth, e.b. norris & son builders | produced by kyle hoepner
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in both houses and cars, the homeowners’ taste runs to the classic. the car: an original 1949 chevrolet woody. the house: an updated cape designed by richard wills, whose father, architect royal barry wills, championed the cape cod style in the mid-1900s.
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interior designer richard fitzgerald had full rein over his clients’ existing furniture collection, culling choice pieces from storage and the couple’s home in florida. in the living room, he mixed furniture old and new—and motifs nautical and botanical—to great effect.
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“The design reflects the traditional historic cape style, but adapted to today’s living standards,” says architect Richard Wills, who designed the house in 1985 and recently oversaw its renovation. “As opposed to our forefathers, who lived pretty basically, this place is about four times the size.” It may be large, but the five-bedroom house keeps a low profile, following the gentle slope of the site. Its quiet presence is a testament to Wills’s talent for modernizing traditional New England designs, and to landscape architect Rick Lamb’s deference to the surrounding marsh and woodlands. “Nature did an awful lot of the work,” admits Lamb, who designed the property’s circular driveway and terraced grounds. “It was one of those special places on the Cape where nothing had been built before and you weren’t compromised by a restricted site. You could position a house where it was best to be placed, instead of changing the land for the house.” Before its renovation, the house had been used as a vacation retreat and was, in many ways, more typical of a traditional cape, complete with weathered shingles and low ceilings. When new owners called with plans to convert it into a full-time residence, both Lamb and Wills were happy to revisit the project. The house “sort of hid in the trees before,” Wills says. “When we were discussing the
From the humblest of beginnings, the Cape Cod house style has done quite well for itself. Small, shuttered and shingled, it protected early settlers from the harsh New England winters. In the mid-1900s, it enjoyed a renaissance as a popular design for homes across America. Now, down a hydrangea-lined drive in the Massachusetts township of Barnstable, this time-honored form has reached something close to perfection. At first glance, the rambling, waterfront house would be practically unrecognizable to Cape Codders of yore. Instead of weathered shingles, it sports pristine white clapboards; its smart black shutters are more for keeping up appearances than for keeping out the elements; and a handful of early cape houses would fit comfortably inside its expansive footprint. (It’s also closer to thirty years old than three hundred.) But despite its size, the one-story house preserves the simple spirit of its architectural forebears. 86
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the sunroom sports a skyblue ceiling with an antique finish. facing page left: a new chandelier with a weathered finish complements the collection of early nineteenth-century china. facing page right: the front hall’s hand-stenciled floor evokes eighteenthcentury boston townhouses.
clockwise from left: the formal garden outside the sunroom has an italianate feel. the renovation opened up the back of the house to the original fieldstone terrace and the marsh beyond. banked by rhododendrons, the pool takes in the view.
changes, the owner said, ‘This house just fades away. It needs to sparkle!’” And now it does—as much as befits a modest cape, anyway.
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the house’s understated profile, Wills revamped the interior spaces to suit the new owners, a couple with three grown children and grandchildren. As the first order of business, he raised the low ceilings into unneeded attic space. Then he added a new kitchen and sunroom off the existing family room, transformed a garage into a three-bedroom guest wing, and installed a swath of windows and French doors along the back of the house to take in the impressive scenery. “One of the important things we tried to do—which did not happen so much in the original house—is to open it up as much as 88
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possible to the exterior view of the site,” Wills explains. In the cathedral-ceilinged kitchen, for example, large windows stretch all the way down to the stainless steel countertops and farmhouse sink, framing flocks of swans and incredible sunsets. “You don’t complain about doing dishes here,” the owner says, chuckling. With a suite of high-powered professional appliances, it’s also a cook’s paradise. Despite a profusion of stainless steel, the feel stays warm thanks to touches like the brick tile floor, a collection of pewter vessels parading along a buttery yellow wall and an early eighteenth-century table that contractor Craig Ashworth refashioned as a base for the granite-topped island. The new sunroom, reminiscent of an old-fashioned screened porch, promotes an easy exchange between indoors and out. It opens onto a formal garden that Lamb
created as an “outdoor room” between the house and the pool. “We added some boxwood and lavenders that gave it a border, the same way a wainscot would add a border to a room,” he notes. The owners also envisioned something more refined for the front approach to the house, which had been overtaken by scrub forest. Lamb addressed that by planting hundreds of white pine trees and white hydrangeas along the driveway. At certain times of year, he says, “you come up through this wonderful sea of white.” For all the new landscaping, however, the property is not overly manicured: except for the stone terrace that girds the back side of the house, the slope along the water remains in its natural state, blanketed with pine needles. While elegant, the house’s furnishings reflect that same Cape Cod practicality. Interior designer Richard FitzGerald
used furniture they already owned, combined with some new pieces, to create a sophisticated cottage ambience. In the living room, he reupholstered cozy armchairs to work with the palette of muted pinks in a beautiful Oriental rug. The couple’s collections of antique china and nautical paintings looked just right on the creamy paneled walls, which were given their weathered finish by a local painter. “I’m for reusing things if they’re good,” says FitzGerald. For the custom-made living room drapes, FitzGerald had the linen fabric turned inside out, to better suit the faded tones of the rug. “The workroom called four times to make sure we weren’t making a mistake,” the owner recalls. The designer took a similarly inventive approach in the adjoining dining room, painting the chairs white to lighten up the formal mahogany table and sideboard. JULY/AUGUST 2009
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Nowhere is the house’s reverence for the past more evident than in the master bedroom. There, the floors have been painted dark green and spattered with flecks of yellow, red and blue. “Old-time Cape Codders couldn’t afford expensive floors,” the owner says, “so they painted their floors and spattered them.” And then there is the “preacher’s cabinet,” a small cupboard built into the paneling just above the fireplace. “In the 1600s, they would keep a bottle of brandy in there, and the heat from the fireplace would keep it warm for when the preacher came by,” the owner explains. Of all the house’s charms, these period details seem to delight him most. “We like a house that’s true to the area, and this one is,” the owner says. And if there’s any doubt about that, he has left one unmistakable reminder. Though sparkling white everywhere else, the house proudly wears a cloak of weathered shingles on its guest wing, in homage to the simple dwelling that inspired it. NEH RESOURCES
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To see more of this home tune in to NECN’s New England Dream House Sunday July 12 at 10:30 a.m. Host Jenny Johnson and Stacy Kunstel, homes editor for New England Home, will take viewers on a tour of this beautiful house. The show will also air July 12 at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. July 13, 16, 21, 24 and 29. You can see the story online on www.nedreamhouse.com starting July 12.
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vine-patterned wallpaper draws the eye up from the paint-spattered floors to the master bedroom’s vaulted ceiling. facing page top: the kitchen addition pairs sleek of stainless steel with homey touches. facing page bottom: the gentleman’s master bath makes use of mahogany and marble.
designer molly frey’s color scheme was inspired by the homeowners’ love of sea glass. facing page: new french doors and larger windows wash the living and dining areas in light.
The Homecoming A summer house in Marblehead, Massachusetts, lets a California family reconnect with relatives and friends and gives the dad a reminder of his own childhood in the North Shore town. text by paula m. bodah | photography by eric roth | architecture: pitman & wardley architects | interior design: molly frey design | landscape designer: lauren lautner, for seasons ecological design | builder: caster carpentry | produced by stacy kunstel
Every New Englander knows the pull of home. Our lives may take us to far-flung places, but something of this territory—whether we grew up in the verdant inland woods and mountains or along the breezy coast—stays forever in our blood. So it was for Andrew Page, who grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and whose career took him and his family all the way across the country to California’s Silicon Valley. Page has fond memories of carefree summer days filled with sand, salt and the smell of the sea, and he wanted his three young children to know the same pleasures. His wife, Diane Forese, was raised in
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New Jersey, so she understood her husband’s desire to reconnect with the East Coast. Thinking ahead to the summer house they’d one day have, Forese saved magazine articles that featured examples of interior design she especially liked. Among her favorites was a piece in Renovation Style that showed off interior designer Molly Frey’s own home. In one of those coincidences that makes you think whoever runs the universe has a sense of humor, the Marblehead house Page and Forese bought turned out to be right around the corner from Frey’s house. “Andy and Diane were showing their architect and real estate agent the clippings, and the agent said, ‘Wait a minute—that’s Molly Frey’s house! You should talk to her,’ ” Frey recounts. The cottage had plenty of charm, but its layout needed some reworking to give it the open, easy summer feel its 94
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in the fireplace, a lobster pot homeowner andy page earned a living with as a teenager brings a touch of nostalgia to the living room. facing page top: a terraced patio sits beyond the gate inside the a new fence. facing page bottom: collectibles that inspired the decor.
new owners wanted and to meet one of their biggest requirements: plenty of space for overnight guests. “We have a great group of friends in Massachusetts,” Forese says, “and we want them and their children and our families to visit.” The changes began right at the front door, which opened directly into the living room. “The first impression is such an important part of a home,” Forese says. “We wanted to make the house more gracious.” A new entry was forged by digging down, turning the first floor into a floor and a half. The foyer, now an expansive, welcoming space, opens to the dining/living room and kitchen, and a half-flight of stairs leads up to a family room and guest bedrooms that sit level with the backyard. The master suite sits up another half-flight, and the children’s rooms are in a dormer where, says Forese,
“They like it because it feels like they’re sleeping in a tree house.” The walls between several small rooms came down for a more contemporary, open feel in the public areas. Windows were added, enlarged or replaced with French doors to wash the airy new floor plan in natural light.
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or the interiors, Frey devised a color scheme of pale hues evocative of the sea glass Forese loves and collects, painting walls in the living and dining areas a light green offset with white trim. Fabrics run a subtle gamut from white to muted blues and greens, and sofas and chairs are slipcovered for easy maintenance. “Almost everything is washable,” Forese says. “It’s a very easy home.” Easy, yes, and relaxed, but Frey and her clients also JULY/AUGUST 2009
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strove for a degree of elegance. “Diane wanted to go casual,” says the designer, “but it still had to have a level of sophistication.” A combination of new and antique furniture makes the home look as though it was put together over a number of years. “We were buying almost everything new for the house, but we wanted to have a shabby chic look, as though things were collected over time,” Frey says. By way of example she points out the sofa and love seat in the living room. “They’re different styles,” she says. “The sofa has a slipcover that goes to the floor, while the love seat has exposed legs. It looks like it could be a vintage piece that’s been recovered.”
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fter a search for the right dining table, Frey realized that the old pine table Page and Forese already owned would be perfect. “We had seen a table they loved that was a washed blue and white, and I said, ‘Why don’t we just paint the one you have?’ ” Frey says. She took on the task herself, painting and scraping and repainting until the table looked just right. “It has big wide
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shelves instead of upper cabinets bring an open feel to the kitchen. facing page top: the backsplash is easy-care beadboard rather than utilitarian tile. facing page bottom: a quiet nook can double as an extra sleeping spot when guests arrive.
the new bench solved the question of what to do with the long, deep window sill behind it. facing page top: a low window and sloping ceiling made a claw-foot tub the perfect choice. facing page bottom: a sculpture compliments the room’s serene tone.
planks with some cracks, and it’s kind of funky and old, and it was fun to be able to us it,” says the designer. The redesigned kitchen is as easy to care for as the rest of the house, with its white marble counters, slipcovered island stools and beadboard backsplash. “We didn’t want tile,” Frey says about the beadboard. “That would feel too kitcheny, given that the room is open to the living and dining areas.” Storage drawers tucked under the island eliminated the need for upper cabinets. “The kitchen isn’t large,” Frey says, “so the open shelves help increase the feeling of space.”
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can put there,” says Frey. A long, deep bench piled high with soft pillows and covered in washable white canvas turned the area into a comfortable spot for lounging. In lieu of a fussy window treatment, Frey used shades that hide inside a custom-made pocket molding running along the top of the window. The bench is just one example of Frey’s ability to find ways to make use of problem areas. “Molly is amazing,” says Forese. “The house had all these nooks and crannies, and she has a unique way of looking at them and finding creative solutions.” Another such example: a low window under a sloping ceiling in the space that became the master bath proved to be the perfect spot for the claw-foot bathtub Forese wanted. “With a window so low, we couldn’t have fit anything else,” Frey says. With a serene palette of white and the palest of grays,
the master suite is a haven of sorts for Forese. To one side of the bed a sitting area holds two chaises, making it a favorite spot for relaxing, especially with its water view. “It’s a nice peaceful place to read or have a glass of wine,” she says. Not that she often feels the need to escape. For these homeowners, a summer well-spent means a houseful of guests. “My most satisfying thing is to see the house filled with family, friends, kids and dogs,” Forese says. “The more children, the merrier.” Come summer’s end, the family that heads back to the West Coast includes a dad who’s recaptured a bit of his childhood, three youngsters making their own special memories, and a mom who delights in the happiness of her family. NEH RESOURCES
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The hand-painted floor adds rhythm and elegance to the hallway. The color of an English teapot from the 1930s inspired the orange accents on the stair post. FACING PAGE: The facade and side garden from the street.
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Three-Part Harmony Borrowing an idea from old New England farms, an architect converts his ramshackle cottage in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, into a trio of small, connected structures for an easygoing summer getaway. text by caroline cunningham | photography by nat rea | architecture: jim righter, albert, righter & tittman | landscape design: susannah davis | contractor: rich neal, r.f. neal and sons builders | produced by kyle hoepner
First time visitors to Mattapoisset would be forgiven for thinking they’d inadvertently wandered into a perfectly realized stage set, but even the most elaborate Hollywood production couldn’t capture all the details of scale or setting that make this charming Massachusetts village overlooking Buzzard’s Bay so special. Streets in the town center are JULY/AUGUST 2009
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The porch, with
its rug, framed Braque poster and reading lamp, feels like a room; statues representing the Four Seasons top the playhouse; the master bedroom has a decorative barn door; a pergola in the garden invites summer dining.
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Colorful Indian silk pillows, a Picasso print, old baskets hung like discs and sconces from Home Depot adorn a cozy nook off the kitchen. RIGHT: An old white piano frames
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organized on a grid and lined with small houses, many of which bear plaques that give the name of original owner from the nineteenth century, and graceful homes once occupied by ship captains ring the harbor. Residents gather throughout the summer in Shipyard Park on the waterfront for concerts performed in a white wooden bandstand, but these idyllic scenes aren’t restricted to the warmer months: the town is vibrant, flourishing and very real, all year round. 106
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hen architect Jim Righter and his wife, Sandy, decided that they wanted to create what Righter calls “a laboratory for a different kind of life,” away from their busy Boston home but close enough for quick weekend getaways, they found what they were looking for right here, first in the village itself, which was welcoming and neighborly from the start, and then in a ramshackle house. “It was the smallest and most run-down place on the street,”
says Righter with unmistakable pride. This assessment was shared by their contractor, Rich Neal, who described the post-and-beam frame of the old structure as being “out of level, out of plumb and out of square,” which is carpenter speak for a complete disaster. But for Righter, this was part of the challenge and part of the fun. He’s not one of the most respected and admired residential architects around for nothing; he and his partners, Jacob Albert and John Tittmann, have been de-
Righter borrowed a motif from old New England farms.
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Ambiguous grace notes reflect Righter’s lighthearted, intelligent perspective.
simple, lovely, comfortable and easy to share with family and friends. Righter borrowed a motif from old New England farms, which often followed a pattern he describes as “big house, little house, back house and barn” in their buildings. But, as he cheerfully admits, there was no room for a big house, so he just ignored the first part altogether and went with the final three components in his master plan. The “little house” in front incorporates the original post-andbeam frame and contains the library as well as upstairs guestrooms. The kitchen and dining area, along with a woodpaneled room that feels like the cabin of a small boat and provides a quiet space for television and reading, sit in the “back house.” The “barn,” defined by a decorative barn door on the exterior facade that is just that—purely decora108
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tive—holds the spacious master bedroom that is filled with diffused light from an oculus in the ceiling.
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ighter always includes ambiguous grace notes in his work, details that reflect his lighthearted and intelligent perspective and that make his projects sing in an individual way. These unexpected details are everywhere in his Mattapoisset home, but perhaps best realized in the hallway that runs the entire length of the house, from the front door to the master bedroom. The long passage, which includes ersatz doors along the stairwell, is punctuated by a white upright piano, the placement of which seems idiosyncratic and slightly confusing, until one ventures forward and discovers that the piano also defines one wall of the dining area. It’s a design conceit that is subtle and clever, and it exemplifies Righter’s idea that every room should be multipurpose, with myriad places to curl up with a good book or to share a long and laughter-filled meal. For example, the master bedroom is also a book-filled study that has accom-
A Robert Motherwell drawing hangs above shelves filled with favorite novels and art books, pottery and a small sculpture of two dancers that Jim fashioned from driftwood. FACING PAGE: The Righters often begin and end the day reading by the fire.
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The blue-and-cream quilt came from Jim’s grandmother, but looks modern and chic. Shelves displaying favorite books and collections stand in for a headboard.
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The entire house, inside and out, is infused with the vibrant and creative spirit of its owners.
modated cocktail parties on cold winter nights, as well as a place for cozy sleepovers with grandchildren. An office for the computer sits concealed behind what looks like a closet door. The architecture, along with the chic and deliberate—though still casual—interior design (for the most part, an arrangement of furnishings and objects that the Righters have collected over the years against a backdrop of soothing neutrals and pale greens punctuated with spots of bright color) makes the home feel light and expansive throughout. The interior tells only half the story. The gorgeous garden is also an essential part of the narrative. The porch, with its sturdy outdoor rug, reading light and framed prints along the wall is a favorite gathering spot. A rustic pergola, only steps away from both the porch and the street, feels very much apart from the main house, and is used all summer long for al fresco dining. An extraordinary pavilion, named “Devilla Delilah” in honor of a granddaughter (whimsical names for traditional areas are a Righter trademark) is a shingled confection, pulled apart to create three distinct spaces: two small buildings and a central seating nook that is irresistible for reading, talking or an afternoon nap. Landscape designer Susannah Davis worked closely with Jim and Sandy to organize the garden’s varied textures and colors in what she describes as “a wonderful collaboration to which we all brought the very best we had.”
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he entire house, inside and out, is infused with the vibrant and creative spirit of its owners, showing off Sandy and Jim’s sense of fun and possibility at every turn. Dum Vivimus Vivamus, the Latin phrase carved above the piano, means, “While we are living, let us live”—a perfect motto for the house, and for the way Sandy and Jim live here in Mattapoisset, which is to say, beautifully and well, every day. NEH RESOURCES
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WHITE MAKES RIGHT A beachside home on Martha’s Vineyard swims in a sea of white, fulfilling a homeowner’s dream. written and produced by stacy kunstel | photography by michael partenio | interior design: griffin balsbaugh interiors | architectural design: sam sherman associates | landscape design: caleb nicholson, contemporary landscapes | builder: gary bendavid builders
hen your clients want an all-white beach house, you give them an all-white beach house— even if that wasn’t the original plan. The palette for Stephanie and David D’Angelo’s new house on Martha’s Vineyard was, in fact, going to be one of eye-popping intensity. “I had something for her with really beachy bright colors,” 112
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Symmetry often means formality, but designer Maureen Griffin Balsbaugh introduced sofas “you can really sink into” to ramp up the family room’s comfort level.
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An octagonal sitting room serves as a getaway spot for guests. FACING PAGE: A contemporary landscape that includes billowing grasses surrounds the traditional double-gambrel Shingle-style house.
says interior designer Maureen Griffin Balsbaugh. “It was all chartreuse and blues. We loved it.”
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ut it wasn’t to be. “The night before I was to leave on vacation for a month, Stephanie calls me and says, ‘My whole life I’ve wanted an all-white house,’” says Balsbaugh. At first the Brookline, Massachusetts–based designer, who’s worked her magic on homes for Grammy winners Steven Tyler and John Legend, offered her objections, telling her client that the 114
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look had been done a thousand times. “I know that everybody has a white house on Martha’s Vineyard,” says Stephanie, recalling the conversation, “but I don’t!” “It’s what she’d always dreamed of,” says Balsbaugh, “so of course I rethought the whole house in whites.” And white it is, but with other subtle hues that serve as a reminder of how contrast can help color, or non-color, shine. The main living areas are located on the home’s second floor—an upside-down house, according to the structure’s designer, Sam Sherman of Sam Sherman Associates
in Vineyard Haven. From the second story the family has views of South Beach. Here, the kitchen, living and dining rooms, master suite and two guest suites are awash in white tones. In the living room, Balsbaugh covered the sofa and chairs in Rogers & Goffigon White Denim and placed a beachy sisal rug from Stark underneath. The room lies flooded in light, flanked by two walls of sliders that open onto front and back decks. To give the space the depth it needed and to soften the white, Balsbaugh used the slightest hint of color on walls of
The main living areas are located on the home’s second floor, giving the family views of South Beach.
Benjamin Moore’s Wickham Gray and chose a dark wood coffee table. “All white-on-white will disappear,” the designer says. “The color is a backdrop that makes the white-on-white stand out. They aren’t a formal family, but the living room is an adult space.” Balsbaugh added accents of periwinkle blue—a favorite color of the homeowners—in hidden pockets such as on JULY/AUGUST 2009
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Bright and white was homeowner Stephanie D’Angelo’s request. FACING PAGE TOP: A traditional hutch an-
chors a living room wall. FACING PAGE BOTTOM: A pedestal table in the
family room serves as a game table.
the backs of pillows in the living room and in the piping on the upholstered furnishings in the bedrooms. The colors and textures inside reflect exterior elements as well. Sherman used traditional Vineyard materials of cedar shingles and fieldstone on the doublegambrel structure and punctuated it with white trim. An octagonal tower on one end gives the D’Angelos a screened porch view of the water and the perfect perch for an end-of-day conversation. Around the side of the home Sherman laid out the entrance under a porte cochere that connects the garage to the house and offers a glimpse of the backyard and pool. Swaths of beach grasses skirt the entire lot, rolling in waves with the wind thanks to a design by Caleb Nicholson of Contemporary Landscapes in Vineyard Haven.
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he upside-down house plan and the fact that the main entrance is on the side, rather than the front, of the house provided their share of challenges for Sherman. “I’m passionate about light and it’s important to me that spaces are lit well and naturally,” he says. He designed a spacious foyer and had Martha’s Vineyard–based builder Gary BenDavid place the large staircase right in the middle of it. He then added a JULY/AUGUST 2009
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White marble countertops give a shine to the kitchen. Bar stools are slipcovered for easy cleanup. FACING PAGE: An iron chandelier
hangs above a custom dining table.
series of skylights above that flood the downstairs rooms with light. “I wanted the downstairs spaces to flow as freely as the upstairs ones and to be without a lot of strong definition,” he says. “So often in houses like this you enter into a dark hallway of rooms. The owners and I didn’t want that for this house.” In the lower-level family room Balsbaugh continued the sea of white with down-filled, linen slip-covered sofas where the three D’Angelo teenagers can plop down and play Xbox even in their wet bathing suits. Their rooms 120
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In the master and guest suites, Balsbaugh added touches of blue, pale green, yellow and cream.
are just down the hall, giving them their own space away from Mom, Dad and guests. “Stephanie knew she wanted something casual, very comfortable, and fabrics and furnishings that could hold up to the kids,” says Balsbaugh. “A beach house is different. It’s a lifestyle. Living in an all-white house in the summer becomes a bit easier. It’s just sand being tracked in.”
Walls of serene blue and accents such as the tufted linen headboard and toss pillows cool the whites in the master bedroom and its sitting area, left.
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ven in white, Balsbaugh was able to add what she calls “a little rock ’n’ roll” to spaces such as the dining room, where chairs are upholstered in white leather with nail-head trim and a Gothic-inspired iron chandelier hangs overhead. The light painted table was custom designed for the D’Angelos. “I didn’t want a dark table up here. I didn’t want everything dark with dark floors and dark furniture,” says Balsbaugh. In the master and guest suites, Balsbaugh added touches of blue, pale green, yellow or cream to each of the spaces.
“The master has a pale blue wall,” says Balsbaugh. “It’s so very pale!” Each suite has the same tufted linen headboard in different soft shades. Moving away from the sisals of the main living areas, Balsbaugh custom fitted wool rugs in each bedroom. “I don’t like to get out of bed and hit a wood floor,” she says. “With the rug it’s clean and warm, and like the whole house it feels so tight and done.” Not only does Stephanie have an all-white house, but she has her dream house in all its pale shades of beauty. NEH RESOURCES
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typically score 100, while homes built to the ENERGY STAR standard score 85 or lower. Dan Glickman, founder of Sustainable Construction in Boston, is a whole-hearted supporter of building to an energy efficiency standard such as HERS. “It’s much more effective to design and build a home to an overall standard rather than thinking about a certain R value insulation or heating system brand. A builder can say, ‘Well, I use closed-cell foam with fiberglass and I’ve had good results,’ but the homeowner doesn’t have real performance evidence. Tell your builder or architect, ‘I want a house that performs to ‘x’ level.’ Ask the cost difference between a HERS 60 or HERS 80 and get a sense of what you can accomplish with your budget,” Glickman urges. When looking for a reputable green builder, ask if they have experience building to HERS standards
Smart homeowners around the world have scrapped their old furnaces and air conditioners and replaced them with a WaterFurnace geothermal comfort system. That’s because WaterFurnace units use the clean, renewable energy in your own backyard to provide savings of up to 70% on heating, cooling and hot water. You won’t need that old inefficient furnace or that unsightly outdoor air conditioner because a WaterFurnace system provides complete comfort for your home with a single unit. And because the system doesn’t burn fossil fuels, there are no fumes or carbon monoxide concerns. Make the smart switch to geothermal. Contact Coneco Geothermal Systems at (508) 443-5011 today.
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Chip Webster & Associates Architecture must respond to the human needs of comfort, functionality and security while fostering a sense of well-being. At Chip Webster & Associates, we ensure that physical, social and budgetary needs are met while creating spaces that surprise, delight and inspire. Chip Webster & Associates actively pursues green design projects, and we encourage our clients to consider sustainable design options. We have LEED-accredited associates on our team to support these goals. We believe that every project is unique and requires a fresh perspective that will reflect the needs and desires of the client. Utilizing an underlying design philosophy rather than a preconceived architectural style, we help bring our clients’ visions to life. www.cwa-arch.com
Coneco Geothermal Use the free, renewable energy in your own backyard for heating, cooling and hot water with an earth-friendly geothermal system. You could save up to 70 percent on monthly energy costs. Coneco’s geothermal engineering experts can guide you to the right solution for your home, from early consultation to the final installation and maintenance of the heat pump. As a turnkey geothermal systems firm, Coneco manages each step of the design and installation of your system, including drilling/trenching, radiant floor heating, ductwork, electrical, plumbing and system start-up. A system can be configured for either new construction or for your existing home. www.coneco.com
Cutting Edge Systems Eco-minded families are often discouraged by their inability to gather actual, current data about their electricity, fuel and water consumption. Without this information, they have no basis to gauge effective methods of conservation. Today, Cutting Edge Systems provides solutions, powered by Agilewaves, to let you instantly see your home’s energy consumption and carbon footprint on a per-room or appliance basis, setting goals for resource use and capping their impact. You can even track up-to-the-minute utility costs and establish targets to reduce your home’s overall carbon footprint. A great way to go green is with Lutron’s Energy Efficient Keypad. Just push the Green button and watch your savings pile up. www.cuttingedgehome.com
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and if they will guarantee the home’s performance. Glickman recommends putting it right in your contract. “If you’re spending half a million-plus on a house, you want a guarantee it’s going to work the way they promised,” he says. He has come up with an innovative approach for contracts, building in a bonus incentive system for every five point drop in HERS they can achieve. “We also consider home automation. It can be very inexpensive, and the efficiency intelligence is built right in. If it’s daylight outside, the lights should not be on,” Glickman says. Evan Struhl of Cutting Edge Systems in Westford agrees. “The greenest kilowatt is the one that doesn’t get used. Technology can help you understand where you’re using energy and automate to use the minimum amount of fuel and energy to keep the house going.” To minimize energy use, the first step is to understand how much energy you’re using and get a true picture of all things energy in your home. Cutting Edge uses home monitoring technology like Agilewaves to pinpoint where energy is being used—and wasted—so you can make the most effective changes, like unplugging that second fridge in the garage. The second step is to understand where you’re willing to make sacrifices to save energy and set your automation system’s preferences to fit your comfort zone. “You tell the system what to do at night or when you’re not home. Do you want to set the heat back just a few degrees or ten degrees? Do you want to turn off all the lights at night, or just a few? It’s a balance between goals and preferences,” Struhl explains.
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A Common Sense Approach to Green Building Strategies Our common sense approach to sustainable construction utilizes the most advanced products, technologies, and certiďŹ cations available today. We believe it is our responsibility to build homes and interiors that are environmentally conscious, enhance health and comfort, and reduce energy use. With our sustainable building expertise and creative solutions, we can collaboratively develop a green program that is uniquely yours. More importantly, we listen to your priorities and incorporate them into a building strategy that ďŹ ts your personal lifestyle and budget.
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Dowcett & Associates “Our goal is simply to build each home to the highest standards possible.” Dowcett & Associates was founded in 1989; John Dowcett has since been building luxury homes and offering a variety of services that include design/build and construction management. The success of the business is built on a commitment to craftsmanship and quality construction. Focusing on creating a high-end product for his clients, Dowcett & Associates delivers well-constructed, thoughtfully designed homes. “We take a very disciplined approach to the products we use to ensure that we deliver a well engineered home that provides a high quality living experience for many years to come.” John Dowcett & Associates are members of the North East Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders and Energy Star partnered. www.dowcettassociates.com
Edward R. Stephen Company Edward R. Stephen is a plumbing and heating product supply company specializing in high-efficiency equipment as well as solar solutions. For example, they offer two Energy Star-rated boilers: the Peerless Purefire, a gas-fired condensing boiler for either natural or LP gas that delivers 95.85 percent efficiency, and the Peerless Pinnacle for oil, which delivers more than 93 percent efficiency. Edward R. Stephen Company offers cutting-edge solar solutions for heating and ventilation, whether for an individual room or the whole house. They also offer an array of SolarSheat air collectors that can be used to retrofit any forced-air furnace and existing ductwork. Call us for a custom solution. www.erstephen.com
Ferguson Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery is a mecca for homeowners with appetites for the new and unusual. Well-versed in the hottest trends, knowledgeable showroom consultants will walk you through functional displays of the latest plumbing fixtures, faucets, accessories, appliances and lighting from today’s quality manufacturers. Multi-functional kitchens come to life with multiple food preparation stations, ovens and refrigeration units—frequently hidden behind cabinetry. Kitchen sinks and faucets have new twists, functions and finishes, while appliances carry efficiency to a sleek new level. The Kohler Cimarron toilet, shown here, carries the WaterSense label, which means these toilets use at least 20 percent less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets while still meeting strict flushing performance guidelines. Ferguson was awarded the 2008 Water Sense Wholesale Partner of the Year. www.ferguson.com
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efficient as possible, you might want to look into using renewable sources of energy such as solar or geothermal. S+H Construction in Cambridge has been working on some really innovative solutions, says Jamie Leef, project manager for their Renewable Energy Division. “We just finished a project in downtown Boston in an area where solar systems have not been able to connect to the utility grid before because of the technical nature of the distribution system there. But we’ve devised a workaround with a creative off-grid battery-based system, and we’re very excited that many people will be able to use this solution,” Leef explains. S+H has also put their contractor expertise to use installing solar panels on slate roofs, which have previously been off limits to most solar installations due to mounting difficulties. Because S+H works with slate roofs often, they were able to devise an innovative mounting system in conjunction with Alpine Snowguards. “Solar really is the best renewable energy option for most residences with a roof or a yard that gets a lot of sun,” Leef says. “We also like the concept behind geothermal technology, it’s efficient and works well. It’s a good option for larger properties if you are using a lot of energy to heat or cool, and properties that have some historic character and architectural details that make it difficult to retrofit with super-insulation.” For homeowners considering geothermal, Leef says it’s important to make sure the system’s designer has actually tested its function. “There are a lot of designs for geothermal systems out there, but not many designers actually test how well their designs function and that is really the most important thing,” Leef cautions. Continued on page 140
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GREEN LIVING Creating the Green Home in New England
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GREEN DESIGN FINDS Your home’s interior can be both stylish and sustainable with these eco-conscious finishings, furniture and accessories. 1. Kirei Board, an environmentally friendly wood substitute made of reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added-formaldehyde adhesive, can be used in furniture, cabinetry, casework and interior design elements and can help projects gain LEED certification. $8–$18/square foot. Planet Hardwood, St. George, Vt., (802) 482-4404, www.kireiusa.com 2. Blending a 2,000-year-old gilding tradition into modern applications, EcoLux Metallic Flooring makes a bold statement. The FSC-certified hardwood, bamboo or engineered wood can be finished in 23-karat gold, aluminum, copper or imitation gold leaf. $27–$57/square foot. EcoModern Design, Boston Design Center, (617) 261-0300, www.ecomoderndesign.com 3. The Bright Chair Company respects the environment by using non-endangered wood species from sustainable forests, water-based adhesives and catalytic finishes with no VOCs. 136
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All foam fill is a by-product of the petrol-chemical process. The Eric armchair, shown here, starts at $1,578. The Bright Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 345-8017, www.thebright group.com 4. Beauty and function fuse in SpectraDécor contemporary cabinet and drapery hardware. Environmentally friendly products are made from recycled glass and aluminum, cork, ecoresin, fused glass, lead-free pewter and stainless steel. The Luminous collection, made of 100 percent post-industrial recycled glass, is offered in nineteen colors; $36 each. The Green Room, Middletown, R.I., (401) 845-9413, www.spectra decor.com 5. O Ecotextiles produces luxurious, sensuous fabrics in ways that are nontoxic, ethical and sustainable. The collection is made from bamboo, hemp, abaca, ramie, linen and silk in multiple colorways. Rogue River, 100 percent hemp, is shown here and retails for $75/yard. The Laurel Guild, Wellesley, Mass., (617) 834-8040, www.oecotextiles.com
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6. Studio Italia Design recently changed several of their signature modern fixtures to require energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs, effectively combining style with sustainability. Tris, shown here, features a chrome frame in assorted colors with white hand-blown glass and starts at $1,742.50 as a pendant. Chimera, Boston, (617) 542-3233, www.sid-usa.com 7. Alchemy sinks: Alchemy’s Celestial Series bathroom sinks transform recyclable glass scraps into a modern marvel. Products made from recycled glass rather than raw glass are stronger and save energy because they take less time and lower temperatures to create. The marine-hued Terra Nova style, shown here, is available as both an undermount and above-counter sink from $2,400 and $2,600, respectively. Spritzo–The Portland Group, Providence, R.I., (800) 207-2713, www.alchemy-glass.com 8. Enviroshake mimics traditional cedar shingles but is made of 95 percent reclaimed materials—a mixture of post industrial plastic, recycled rubber elastomers and cellulosic fiber. Other
benefits include increased durability, UV protection, wind and hail resistance and efficient installation with less waste than traditional cedar. Contact the New England Enviroshake representative at (603) 929-0667, www.enviroshake.com 9. DeadHead Lumber salvages logs from Northern Maine waters; the old-growth wood has extremely dense growth rings that result in unrivaled density and rich color. Use of the wood, which comes in lengths up to eighteen feet and widths up to twenty-four inches, grants builders and homeowners three LEED Materials Reuse Credits toward LEED certification. Scarborough, Maine, (207) 883-3009, www.deadheadlumber company.com 10. Things are bound to heat up with the portable Zeta fireplace from Eco Smart Fire, a curved, contemporary fusion of timber, leather and stainless steel that’s fueled by denatured ethanol, an environmentally friendly, renewable energy. The Zeta starts at $9,700. Brassworks Fine Home Details, Providence, (401) 421-5815, www.ecosmartfire.com SPECIAL MARKETING SECTION
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GerrityStone is recognized as an industry leader in green practices and offers the largest selection of environmentally friendly products in New England, including ECO by Cosentino. This innovative new line is composed of 75 percent recycled content and uses a corn oil–based resin. As with all new products offered by GerrityStone, ECO by Cosentino has been evaluated in five key areas: composition, heat resistance, scratch resistance, stain resistance and breadth of color selection. This new surface material scores exceptionally well in all categories. GerrityStone is proud to be the custom fabricator of choice for New England’s first ever installation of this exciting new green material.
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J.H. Klein Wassink & Co. J.H. Klein Wassink & Co. specializes in the manufacture of architectural woodworking, primarily for private residences. Working with architects and builders, J.H. Klein Wassink & Co. designs and produces cabinets, wall paneling, trim packages, custom moldings, doors, windows and fine furniture. Their collaborative approach allows them to develop the architect’s rough ideas, combining the experience of their engineering staff with the vision of the designer to create one-of-a-kind pieces. They work in a full range of styles, from traditional to ultra-modern, paint grade to stain grade, simple to complex. Fourteen highly trained craftsmen are wellschooled in traditional techniques as well as today’s computerized technology. J.H. Klein Wassink & Co. tries to incorporate green products such as low-VOC finishes and formaldehyde-free sheet stock into all of their projects. jwassink@jhkw.com
Kitchen Views Custom With cutting-edge products and a focus on green design, Kitchen Views Custom offers inspiration to homeowners at their Newton location. Displays throughout the showroom feature a variety of eco-friendly products, from reclaimed wood and recycled glass countertops to a multitude of cabinetry options that promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles. With an eye toward the future, the showroom also incorporates universal design elements in many displays, offering creative solutions with a lifespan focus. Shelving in one display can be easily reached from a seated position; a fully accessible vanity with a contemporary Asian flair is another “wow” factor, reinforcing the fact that Kitchen Views provides state-of-the-art products and design in each location.
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Alternative energy technologies were a prerequisite for the recently concluded Zero Energy Challenge sponsored by Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR program and the state’s investor-owned electric utility companies. Builders were challenged to integrate renewable energy technologies into a single-family residence to be as energy-efficient as possible, and to demonstrate the use of advanced and replicable building techniques. Five homebuilders rose to the challenge and built zero-energy homes (a home that uses no more energy than it produces), some of which actually achieved scores of less than zero. The top three winners, announced June 29 at the State House, split a $50,000 prize. The first-place winner scored -8, the lowest score to ever come through the Massachusetts ENERGY STAR program. Homebuilder Bick Corsa, assisted by homeowners Tina Clark and Doug Stephens, built a high-performance home that leverages the benefits of super-insulation with the contributions of renewable energy systems to achieve maximum efficiency. The 1,152square-foot, three-bedroom home used a passive solar design that oriented the house with the sun in mind to optimize heating and cooling. They also installed solar photovoltaics on the roof to generate electricity and solar thermal to heat their hot water tank. A solar thermal panel generates heat from the sun, draws cool air from the home and runs it past the panel to heat it. All the Zero Energy Homes serve as teaching tool that model all aspects of sustainable building.
GOAL #3: IMPROVE HOME n AIR QUALITY Clean indoor air quality is one of the key principles of green building.
Cutting Edge is now delivering systems that automatically analyze all the energy use in a house to let a homeowner decide if they want to be more or less green, depending on how they feel at any instant. To conserve, all they need to know, all they need to remember and all they need to do is press the green button.
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LaBarge Homes, a general contracting business specializing in custom homes, has been providing high-quality green building, hurricane-resistant construction and Energy Star-rated homes since 1996. LaBarge, an NAHB Certified Green Professional, uses Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to create beautiful homes that honor all architectural styles while providing an energy-efficient home, with greater design flexibility, comfort and aesthetic advantages than conventional construction. Insulated Concrete Form construction provides structural stability and a healthier living environment while reducing energy consumption by approximately 40 percent. While ideal for high-wind oceanfront home sites, ICF can be used for all energyefficient homes, additions and pools. www.labargehomes.com
Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR Program It is crucial that today’s homes are built with energy performance features that can save homeowners thousands of dollars in energy costs and significantly increase their home’s comfort. ENERGY STAR qualified homes incorporate these features, such as enhanced insulation and air sealing, to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s energy efficiency performance guidelines. If you are buying or building a newly constructed home, make sure it is ENERGY STAR certified. It will save you money on energy bills, provide better comfort and help protect the environment. The program is brought to you by your local electric and gas utilities and energy service providers.
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Nexamp Nexamp is a full-service clean energy solutions company. Nexamp analyzes, designs, finances, builds and maintains clean energy projects that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions for businesses, governments and homeowners. Solutions include renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy management. Nexamp combines energy project construction experience with expertise in energy technology, markets, finance and policy to make clean energy simple and profitable for its clients. www.nexamp.com
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The key to achieving it is to “build tight, ventilate right” according to Mike Trolle, the USGBC’s residential advocate for Connecticut and Principal of BPC Green Builders in Georgetown, Connecticut. As a residential advocate he helps introduce LEED for Homes principles and promote green building on a residential level. “As far as the building science, you need a well-insulated, airtight envelope to minimize the potential for moisture problems. By making the envelope airtight, you can control your air flows and air pressure. The more airtight you make your envelope, the more important it is that we design the proper ventilation system. For good air quality, you should have a ventilation system capable of providing a complete change of air over a specific period of time: every four hours is one guideline we use at BPC. We can also very easily filter that incoming fresh air for typical allergens,” he explains. To maximize energy use, BPC in-
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stalls an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) that brings in fresh air during the winter and transfers the heat and moisture from the exhaust air to the fresh air at an efficiency of about 60 to 70 percent. In the warmer months, it keeps the heat and humidity outside while refreshing the indoor air. The second key to indoor air quality is to look at any offgassing
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Whether you are renovating a home, building a new one, operating a
business, or simply want to reduce your utility bills we have the expertise to sort out the many new technologies and options. Call S+H Construction, we
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Renewable Energy Renewable Energy and Conservation S+H’s Renewable Energy Division designs and installs solar electric, solar hot water, geothermal, and advanced HVAC systems. We offer energy management and conservation services that can reduce your energy demand. Our solutions work for homes and businesses. Not sure where to begin? S+H offers energy conservation consultations and advice. This includes review of energy use, condition of insulation, windows and doors, lights, appliances, and HVAC systems. We offer suggestions that can immediately reduce utility bills and save money on energy use throughout the home for years to come. As general contractors we can implement improvements on the spot and also leverage our team of suppliers and specialists to build long-term solutions. Renewable energy and conservation reduces operating costs, pays back quickly, reduces carbon footprint, and delivers increased comfort to your home.
Do you know... • Significant state and federal tax incentives are available to make renewable energy systems affordable. • The Commonwealth Solar rebate program provides cash grants for solar electric systems for both homes and businesses. • We stay on top of the evolving incentives to help you get the most benefit from government and utility company programs. Our proposals include detailed financial models to help you evaluate the options.
Green Building Let S+H’s Green Building Program apply a sustainable building perspective to your project. Whether your priority is indoor air quality, super-insulation, lower carbon footprint, durability, efficiency, or your special mix, we can help align your new home or renovation project with your values. In addition, S+H’s Sitework Division also offers complete hardscape including sustainable elements such as permeable pavement, shade tree installation, and rainwater harvesting systems in addition to overall site improvements, plantings, gardening, water management and drainage.
Contact us to set up an appointment:
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Pastiche of Cape Cod Pastiche of Cape Cod offers comprehensive residential and commercial design services as well as custom botanical design, styling and staging. Pastiche strives to improve their clients’ quality of life through design and the use of eco-friendly materials, as exemplified in this sunroom. By taking advantage of the room’s natural light, a peaceful, relaxing sanctuary is enhanced by the use of reclaimed woods and metals, bamboo and linen fabrics, and zero-VOC paint and plaster.
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Pellettieri Associates Protecting water quality is essential to sustaining the health of our environment. From shoreline restoration to capturing parking lot runoff, Pellettieri Associates has been a leader in implementing sustainable/green technologies that capture, filter and infiltrate runoff on all of their projects. With extensive knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMPs), LEED Certified design, rain gardens and pervious paving technologies, Pellettieri Associates takes great pride in providing innovative design solutions that exceed industry standards.
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RiverBend & Company RiverBend focuses on all types of high-quality appliances including the new ultra-energy-efficient Liebherr SBS245, a five-temperature-zone refrigerator with built-in wine storage. Liebherr is a leader in green refrigeration and the first appliance manufacturer to remove CFCs completely from the production process. “We also carry Miele products, which are high quality and very green,” says Donna Spanos, co-owner. “We feel good about selling these appliances because they are good for the environment. Their energy savings, longer lifespan and their higher level of performance ultimately result in fewer replacement costs for either the appliance itself or the items you put in it.” RiverBend offers qualitative consultations to define the right products for the lifestyle needs of its clients. www.riverbendandcompany.com
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that may be coming from your building materials such as plywood and paints, known as Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs. The most common one we hear about is formaldehyde, which is listed as a carcinogen. “There’s been an overall reduction in the amount of VOCs emitted from building products in recent years, and I know those levels have come down a lot in engineered woods. Water-based paints have much lower VOC levels than solvent-based paints, and there are now paints promoted as zero VOC,” Trolle says. Consumer products such as carpeting, drapes, furniture, hygiene products and cleaning products also produce offgassing. Using natural fibers like wool carpets can eliminate some offgassing. “There is a phenomenon known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in people whose systems have been traumatized and who cannot tolerate high levels of VOCs. These people cannot live in an average house because of the offgassing all these various chemicals. The Web site www.healthy houseinstitute.com offers a lot of helpful information and research,” Trolle reports.
GOAL #4: MAKE YOUR LANDn SCAPE SUSTAINABLE There are several principles to creating a sustainable landscape for your home, but for Stephen Bagley, owner of Studio B Designworks in Arlington, Massachusetts, two key elements are foremost: intelligent planting and reduced water consumption. “Any time you do a new planting it takes irrigation, so you need to put the right plant in the right place. Group like species together and put plants where they want to be: don’t put a thirsty plant in full
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Green Revolution The SolarSheat 1500G is a solar air collector designed for space heating applications. Air is drawn from inside the room through the bottom of the collector and blown out through the top. No electrical hook-up required.
The Pinnacle Oil boiler is ENERGY STAR approved and it is the only 93% efficient oil boiler utilizing a standard Beckett oil burner.
The PUREFIRE is ENERGY STAR approved and assures dependable operation and maximizes boiler efficiency. Easy access to controls are standard features that allow for ease of installation and maintenance. It is a 96% efficient gas burner.
Edward R. Stephen Company Selling and supporting high-quality Plumbing and Heating products in New England for over 60 years. 10 Dunham Road 978.667.6399
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More than Just Good Looking Radiators … Green and Energy Efficient too!
For over 50 years, Runtal Radiators have been the favorite among architects and designers for their superior style and comfortable radiant warmth and today the other aspects of Runtal are appreciated as well — durability, energy efficiency and cleanliness: • Constructed of cold rolled steel — Runtal Radiators are built to last. • The flat tube construction provides a quiet blanket of radiant warmth without the usual drafts, cold spots, or dry air. • Runtal panels are easily cleaned and are the choice of many hospitals and medical facilities for their superior hygiene. • Runtal’s unique design provides much greater heat transfer. • Efficient even at system water temperatures as low as 120° F — or less! • The Towel Radiators are also offered in self-contained electric versions as well as hydronics. For more information or a dealer near you call 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 2 6 - 2 6 2 1 or online at:
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Runtal North America For years, Runtal has been the favorite among architects and designers, but today those in the green movement appreciate the other aspects of Runtal more than ever: durability, energy efficiency and cleanliness. Runtal’s unique flattened tube design, combined with a rugged all-welded steel construction, allows for significantly increased heat transfer. In addition, a well-designed Runtal system allows for a smaller boiler and pump, and usually less piping. All this adds up to a green, comfortable, attractive and efficient heating system for surprisingly little more than the old-fashioned kind. www.runtalnorthamerica.com
S+H Construction S+H Construction offers sustainable remodeling backed by a full-service, award-winning general contracting company with more than thirty years of experience. Their Green Building Program partners with designers and clients on a range of projects, from kitchens inspired by sustainability to LEED-certified new or renovated homes. The team integrates green practices with years of professional experience in high-end comfort, high-end durability, historic restoration and cutting-edge building technology. The Renewable Energy Division designs and installs solar electric, solar hot water and geothermal HVAC systems and offers energy management consulting. The Landscape and Sitework division offers sustainable elements such as permeable pavement, shade tree installation and rainwater harvesting systems. www.shconstruction.com
Shade & Shutter Systems Rollshutters are the world’s most intelligent window treatment. These weather resistant roll-down shutters protect your home’s glass areas, providing unmatched energy savings, sun control, security and comfort, all in one product. They are 25 percent more energy efficient than interior blinds or shades and can be automated with timers and sensors, even controlled remotely via Web interface. Rollshutters will extend the lifecycle of your windows, prevent water and wind leaks and lower overall maintenance costs. They also satisfy new coastal building codes as an alternative to expensive impact rated windows. Shade & Shutter Systems has been helping clients protect their dreams for more than eighteen years. Make your home ready for any weather. www.shadeandshutter.com
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sun,” he advises. “To reduce the amount of irrigation needed, grade your property so rain water runs off into a planting bed.” Efficient watering also helps reduce water consumption, and new intelligent drip irrigation systems can help. Because of the green movement, irrigation companies had to change their ways to survive, Bagley says. “They’ve come a long way in the last decade. It used to be that your sprinklers would just run on a timer and they’d go on at inap-
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propriate times, like when it’s raining. Today’s systems are mini-computers that can gauge the soil’s moisture content and adjust watering appropriately.” When designing an irrigation system, Bagley advises building in the ability to turn off lawn sprinklers and focus on the more expensive ornamental trees and vegetable gardens to further cope with droughts and water bans. And, you can retrofit old sprinkler systems to put in smart controllers. To reduce the need for irrigation, Kate Field, president and founder of Katherine Field and Associates in Newport, Rhode Island, builds sustainable design into all her firm’s practices, stemming from her early work in Arizona where water conservation wasn’t just a best practice, it was a necessity. She advises having as much of your yard recharging water into the aquifer or being reused on plants as possible. “To do
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Shope Reno Wharton Associates As green building advances, Shope Reno Wharton Associates has found that their design philosophy lends itself naturally to sustainable practices. Traditional techniques such as careful integration with a building’s site and the use of broad overhangs for solar control have always been part of their approach. Today, however, they have dedicated LEED professionals on staff and regularly employ more advanced means toward green building: geothermal systems, advanced insulation techniques and windows that far exceed the LEED systems highest requirements, to name a few. Their buildings are designed to stand for generations and improve the lives of all who use them, sacrificing neither beauty nor sustainability. www.shoperenowharton.com
Staples Cabinet Makers Stephen Staples and his artisans handcraft furniture art made from reclaimed materials salvaged from many sources. “The past comes alive in our furniture as we breathe new life into the boards, presenting the old patina, rich with color and texture, displaying a character unmatched by any artificial means,” says Staples. “Clients also love our pieces because of the stories the wood tells. Every imperfection in the wood is celebrated rather than discarded.” Since the early 1980s, Staples’ creations have been branded, paper labeled, signed and dated and then Staples adds his subtle signet mark. For more information, check out his “Reclaimed Wood Farm Table Buying Guide” on his Web site.
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Sustainable Construction Services Sustainable Construction Services creates exquisitely designed and finely crafted green homes to support your healthy lifestyle. Their emphasis on nontoxic building materials, energyefficient systems and pristine indoor air quality ensures both your comfort and your family’s health in a stylish, yet earth-friendly environment. They strive to be responsible stewards of our precious resources, carefully selecting the most environmentally sound building materials to eliminate off-gassing of harmful fumes, while reducing our demands on the earth. Years of experience in whole-house remodeling, interior design and green build consultations let us tailor plans to your lifestyle, your taste and your budget. www.sustainableconstructionboston.com
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that, take out asphalt and put in gravel, set your paving stones on stone dust rather than concrete, and capture roof runoff into a cistern to be used for watering,” she suggests. Another sustainable practice she adheres to is reducing chemical use in favor of organic fertilizers and supplementing the soil with good organic matter. “I recommend putting in a seeded lawn rather than sod. A seeded lawn is less hungry for nutrients. Sod is so highly fertilized with chemicals at sod farms it’s almost like it’s addicted to it,” she says. “And water deeply so roots grow deep instead of remaining near the surface where they will need more watering,” Field says. Field also recommends mulching to preserve moisture and planting shade trees so your lawn will need less water in the summer.
#5: BUY LOCALLY nGOAL Another green tenet is using local products. LEED, the USGBC rating system, gives credit for choosing local products and materials to reduce energy use in transportation. They define local as products manufactured within 500 miles of the project’s location. Take the case of two cabinets, both made of the same eco-friendly Lyptus wood: One comes from California, the other is made right here in New England. The one shipped from California has a larger carbon footprint. Fortunately, there are great green materials nearby. “A client had asked what colors of granite were available locally. I thought: ‘gray, gray and gray,’ but I was surprised at the options available once I started looking,” says Dawn Carroll of Gerrity Stone in Woburn, Massachusetts. She is just finishing up a project that is aiming for LEED Platinum that uses Cascapedia stone from Canada. “It
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New England’s rich architectural heritage and its varied natural environments inspire Taproot Design’s thoughtful and creative design approaches. Projects range from seaside cottages to pastoral farmhouses to brownstone businesses. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive design approach that considers all levels of architectural detail from the building envelope to custom designed kitchens, built-ins and furniture included throughout the interior. Taproot Design is committed to responsible design. As technology changes, producing building products that are gentler on our environment, clients are encouraged to consider greener alternatives in all aspects of their design. Considerations range from the use of bio-based insulations and alternative energy sources to the use of reclaimed and recycled finish materials. www.taproot-design.com
Unico Dedicated to environmental per fection, Unico has developed sustainable products that provide superior indoor air comfort. Unico’s small-duct, high-velocity HVAC system is up to 60 percent more efficient than a conventional system, resulting in significant energy savings for home owners. In addition, the UniChiller RC, a completely self-contained air-to-water heat pump, circulates water instead of refrigerant inside the house. The refrigerant is wholly contained inside the unit outside the home. Unico is a member of the Green Star Network and has been invited to display its products at multiple green industry events.
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Woodmeister Master Builders Woodmeister’s mission and passion for a sustainable world extends throughout the company—from the millwork shop floor to their clients’ homes. They are strongly committed to incorporating state-of-the-art green technologies and strategies in order to build clean, safe, efficient and ecologically conscientious homes for their clients. From burning sawdust and other wood products to produce renewable energy for area customers, to comprehensive shop recycling and certification, Woodmeister is leading the way into a future of responsible environmental stewardship. They invite you to experience the Woodmeister difference. www.woodmeister.com
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comes in many vibrant colors, including reds, sea moss green and rich chocolate browns. They also offer many textures through sandblasting and water jet technology for a different look.” Another Canadian quarry mines Etowah Fleuri, which is an intense pink-peach with black and white woven in. And a Vermont quarry offers Berkshire Shift granite with a unique shimmering quality. Of course, Vermont marble in varying shades of whites and greens also qualifies. So does IceStone, made with recycled glass right in Brooklyn, New York. Having done all the footwork, Gerrity can offer expert advice when it comes to finding green resources. “Because that client set the bar early, we started researching and the more I look the more I find unusual things do exist locally. We have become the go-to company for architects who are specing green materials,” says Gerrity CEO Tracy Streckenbach. Another part of going local is intelligent sourcing. Look for companies with a social conscience that use eco-friendly manufacturing processes, actively work to reduce energy use and the waste stream, and use sustainable materials and practices. One thing is for sure, going green is a multi-layered decision process. One Web site that can help guide homeowners is www. greenbuildingadvisor.com, nicknamed the “GPS for green home building,” where you can locate information and advice on all things green. Now that you have an idea of the many green goals and solutions available, choose to achieve one— or all—of them for your next project, whether it’s a brand-new home, a renovation or an environmentally friendly addition.
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Stephen Staples removing original American sweet chestnut wall boards from a circa 1840 home. Fragments of the lathe boards that held plaster on the walls are shown here.
Table with 3 center leaves created from American sweet chestnut wall boards from the home on the left. The original walls had lathe boards nailed to them to hold plaster which bleached the original wall boards leaving stripes.
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For John Dowcett, it all started with a simple question: could he build a home that was both environmentally correct and economically feasible? The answer lies in Concord, Massachusetts, nestled at the center of a cul-de-sac in a small neighborhood of modest, traditional New England homes. Dowcett is the principal of Dowcett & Associates, a custom builder and construction management firm based in Carlisle, Massachusetts. It was only a year ago that Dowcett began planning the super-efficient, ENERGY STAR Level II窶田ompliant house that now sits at 84 Authors Road in Concord. From start to finish, the entire project was a collaborative effort of industry professionals. Dowcett enlisted Veronica Hobson, principal designer at Taproot Design of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to design the house. Outside and in, Hobson captured casual elegance by blending qualities of a traditional New England farmhouse 154
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with more playful aspects of a shingle-style cottage. An open floor plan, along with generous windows and French doors, connects the inside and out, allowing for maximum natural light transmission and cross-ventilation. Proper site orientation fills the kitchen and family areas with a flood of daylight from morning until late afternoon and treats the more formal spaces to afternoon sun and sunset. Just as much thought went into the entire building envelope, thanks to the work of Anderson Insulation of Abington, Massachusetts. Exterior walls are super-insulated with Icynene, a spray foam air barrier material that provides an insulating value of R-27 for increased energy efficiency, advanced moisture management and improved indoor air quality. In addition to the super-insulated envelope, the home is fully insulated between the floors to maximize the efficiency of the zoned heating and cooling system and reduce noise transmission. The extremely efficient heating and cooling system in the
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Concord home was installed by Nexamp of North Andover, Massachusetts. Indoor air quality was one of the biggest challenges—a high-efficiency house has a very low leakage rate, thus requiring the introduction of fresh air while exhausting the same amount of air, a process that removes any odors and excess humidity NexJohn Dowcett amp implemented energy recovery ventilators to recover most of the energy used to heat or cool the exhausted air, then use that energy to pre-condition the fresh air coming in. The system uses energy-efficient heat pump units as well as a backup 95 percent efficiency natural gas boiler for extreme cold days and for hot water. Throughout the house, no element was overlooked. Pella windows were chosen for their energy efficiency and the company’s green commitment. For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Pella Corporation the 2009 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for their commitment to manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about them. Pella’s Architect Series windows were a perfect fit for the Concord house, blending modern-day efficiency and old-world charm.
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Millwork design and interior elevation details are the results of both Boston-based Catalano Architects and Taproot Design. Dowcett also called on J.H. Klein Wassink & Company for their expertise in design and construction of highend kitchen cabinetry. For this project, Wassink used lowVOC finishes and formaldehyde-free sheet stock. Norwell Lighting pendant lamps from Ferguson hang in the gracious kitchen, which opens to the informal dining area and family room, beautifully detailed with tall V-groove wainscoting and coffered cathedral ceilings. Everything—down to the faucets, shower, tub, toilets and, yes, even the kitchen sink (all ecofriendly fixtures manufactured by Kohler and distributed by Ferguson) —was planned down to the very last detail. “We took it upon ourselves to really challenge the way we go about the building process,” exVeronica Hobson plains Dowcett. “And along the way discovered how amazing and enlightening this process is.” Amazing, too, are the talented professionals who built a home that respects the environment while wrapping its owners in comfort and style.
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Mally Skok sweats the details like her other professional design colleagues, but she has a lightness of touch that makes all the difference. “I like juxtaposing a serious piece of furniture with a silly fabric,” says the Lincoln, Massachusetts–based designer, who was born in apartheid Johannesburg and has experi- Mally Skok enced enough dystopia to last a lifetime. Her new line of fabrics based on Indian and African designs look modern and fresh with their pinwheels, chevrons and gay lightbulby shapes. They’re manufactured by Peter Fasano and available through Studio 534 in the Boston Design Center.
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hat’s the opposite of utopia? Dystopia: when the conditions of life are truly miserable. The one real refuge from dystopia is supposed to be the home. But what could be worse than a huge, costly, time-consuming renovation that isn’t, in the end, absolutely perfect: the painter should have done five coats not four, the plumber irreparably left the hoosik in the goosik, the slipper chair is still wrong, wrong, wrong! That’s when it pays to have a great designer or architect who has the magnanimity of spirit, the honesty, to whisper in your ear, “Change is inevitable, imperfection only human, comfort only relative. It’s not the end of the world.” Calm is practically the key to design success. Because no matter how much talent, time and money goes into a space, there’s likely to be something you wish had been done differently.
“As good as everyone is . . . there are still problems,” says Von Salmi of the design, construction and landscaping teams he helps keep from hurtling into dystopia. At age seven, Salmi worked for his grandfather, who was known as “The Frugal Finn,” earning a penny for each can he filled with nails he picked up from job sites and straightened. He went on to work for high-end design builders Thoughtforms and the Classic Group before starting his own Westminster, Massachusetts–based firm. The Frugal Finn’s descendant is especially keen on exact scope reviews, making sure every estimated expense is included before the job starts to prevent the distressing phenomenon known as “Scope Creep.” Presenting at the BSA’s Residential Show at the World Trade Center, Karen Gilman of the Finelines workroom in Peabody, Massachusetts, chided our new President over his use of the word drapes. “You can drape something over a table, but otherwise the right term is curtain or window treatments,” Gilman says. “And they may look perfect, but in big rooms they can take ten minutes to Karen Gilman open in the morning and close at night.” Hence the growing popularity of a new generation of home automation systems by Lutron and others. Curtains can be automatically synced with a wake-up alarm. “Of course, there will always be the joy of physically throwing open the curtains in the morning no matter how much automation there is,” adds Gilman. Architect Sam Dennis joined an informal discussion following Gilman’s talk and made an interesting point: automated window treatments aren’t just a lazybones accessory—they’re about energy conservation, regulating heat gain in the summer and heat loss in winter. Wayne Southworth of MWI
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Fibershield and former President of IFDA/New England observes that, even if your curtains are manually operated, they—along with your rugs—can be good for your health. “They’re natural filters for all the dust and bad stuff flying around,” Sam Dennis he says. “There are comparative photos, in fact, of clouds of particulates billowing from bare, uncarpeted floors.” Designer and now furniture manufacturer Liz Stiving-Nichols couldn’t find much furniture with zero-VOC paint, so she embarked on making her own nontoxic, non-off-gassing paint. Her line, called Many Shades of Green, includes beach house and cottage colors like Menemsha Sunset, an extreme orange, and Gingerbread Blue, a shade deeper than sky or robin’s egg, named for the gingerbread homes in Oak Bluffs. Now that practically everyone has their own economic dystopia theory, the designer Brenda Be, of Hingham, Massachusetts, suggests putting kitchen renovation money in cabinets. Appliances and countertops can always be upgraded later, she explains. Another idea she’s putting into practice: slate around the sink and then eco-friendly surBrenda Be faces such as bamboo, Richlite (made from pulp derived from certified managed forests) or Lyptus, a eucalyptus product. Caroline Perrone Darcy of Accurate Elevator and Lift in Middleton, Massachusetts, notes that a couple of changes in the culture have given her business a smooth ride to the top. The “aging in place” phenomenon among Baby Boomers has converged with the “easier to build up than out” movement in land use, leading to an up-tick in residential elevator installations. This is particularly true in Massachusetts, where a new code subjects residential elevators to less regulation than their commercial counter-
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NEW AND NOTEWORTHY The history of Marblehead, Massachusetts, is the inspiration behind the new Neptune 1 Studios in that town. Designer Susan Newberg and artist Phyllis Tracy have pooled their talents to create a line of decoupage plates, the first of which are based on the hand-painted wallpapers in the town’s eighteenth-century Lee Mansion.
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ome of us have reached the point where we’d just as soon ignore birthdays, but we couldn’t let AUDIO VIDEO DESIGN’s thirty-fifth pass without joining the celebration, a daylong home-technology event topped off by a party. On the other end of the birthday scale was the opening celebration for CASA DESIGN, a new interior design showroom in Boston. Not all festivities are about cake and cocktails. The New England chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) walkathon to raise money for its educational foundation was a good time in the sunlight and fresh air. In West Hartford, Connecticut, the JUNIOR LEAGUE SHOW HOUSE was a big hit, as always, as area designers came together to re-do a lovely old Georgian Revival home and raise money to help the hungry at the same time. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, the PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY’s annual historic house tour kicked off with a party at the home of Brooke and Eugene Lee (he’s a Tony Award–winning set designer and resident designer for the set of Saturday Night Live since its 1975 inception). The second annual D2E BOSTON EXPO got off to a great start with its opening food and wine tasting. The event highlights companies that are leading the way to a more socially conscious and sustainable future, a concept we can all get behind. We double-dipped with a couple of parties at FIRST ORIENTAL, enjoying the rug gallery’s spring designer night as well as its festive Cinco de Mayo party. Should your party be here? Send photographs or high-resolution images, with information about the event and the people in the photos, to New England Home, One Bridge St., Suite 301, Newton, Mass. 02458, or e-mail images and information to pbodah@nehomemag.com.
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Brad Smith, Kathie Chrisicos, John DeShazo and Bob Copeland
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Pat Moran, Eugene Lee, Providence mayor David Cicilline and Brooke Lee
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FIRST ORIENTAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SHOW HOUSE John Dodge and Cynthia First
Linda Steiner and Vanessa Thomas
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Debbie MacKenzie, Karen Nascembeni, Lisa Liberatore and Patty Fahey Kathleen Schuster, Laura Bellotti, Jennifer Fletcher and Patty Fish McDonald
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Kimberly Miranovas and Josh Carpluk
Jeni Magana, Jeff Fettig and Dan Goldstein
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Kristin Elliott, Kathleen Elliott, Al Lageux, Linda Mariani, Wayne Southworth, Sue Adams, Carolyn Meek and Linda Merrill
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6 ANY EMERGING TRENDS IN WHAT HOMEBUYERS ARE They are seeking tangible value in their purchase more than ever in this market. HOW HAS THE ECONOMY AFFECTED THE WAY YOU WORK WITH PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS/SELLERS? I feel I need to educate them more so they understand the market better. WHAT AMENITIES ARE MOST POPULAR AMONG TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS? Natural light, open spaces and hardwood floors. ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? Occasionally, but that will increase in the future. YEARS IN BUSINESS
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New kitchens, new bathrooms, new floors. ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? I believe many people who are building are incorporating “green” into their plans. There are very few existing homes that are “green” in our area, though I’m certain some buyers will incorporate “green” choices into renovations. ADVICE FOR SELLERS IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET? Price, price, price—price is right! BUYERS?
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Smaller homes with up-to-date energy features and less obligation for maintenance. HOW HAS THE ECONOMY AFFECTED THE WAY YOU WORK WITH PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS/SELLERS? Determination of realistic financial goals and limits is crucial for successful purchase or sale. WHAT AMENITIES ARE MOST POPULAR AMONG TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS? Good condition, open informal home layout. ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? Energy efficiency and comfort is important. ADVICE FOR SELLERS IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET? Be realistic about what your property is worth.
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Since 1948 ANY EMERGING TRENDS IN WHAT HOMEBUYERS Our market has active retirement and second home buyers. Fewer buyers want large, family homes. HOW HAS THE ECON-
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The buying process takes longer. There is more inventory to see and more uncertainty about future value. WHAT AMENITIES ARE MOST POPULAR AMONG TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS? Luxurious baths, upscale kitchens, master suites, “great rooms.” ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? Energy efficiency and systems that reduce operating costs are attractive. ADVICE FOR SELLERS IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET? Be the best priced and most polished listing versus your competition. 170
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Jeanne Carpenter and Ida Doane J Barrett & Company Manchester, Massachusetts (978) 526-8555 www.jbarrettrealty.com
30 ANY EMERGING TRENDS IN WHAT HOMEBUYJeanne: Buyers are unwilling to pay more than what they feel a home is worth. Ida: Homebuyers are waiting too long to purchase even though prices are at alltime lows. HOW YEARS IN BUSINESS
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Jeanne: Encourage buyers to buy now—waiting might not be in their best interest; encourage sellers to be realistic when pricing their home. Ida: Have to be more creative and educated about financing programs being offered. WHAT AMENITIES ARE MOST POPULAR AMONG TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS? Jeanne: Outdoor amenities: decks, patios; open floor plans and kitchen islands. Ida: High-tech amenities; first-floor master suites. ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? Jeanne: Not a factor for people looking at older homes but more so with new construction. Ida: Some—not as much as you would think. ADVICE FOR SELLERS IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET? Jeanne: Price homes competitively to make them stand out and have them in best repair possible. Ida: Be creative and flexible; look at terms, not just price.
Alexander Voss William Raveis Real Estate Boston (617) 266-5200 www.raveis.com
7 ANY EMERGING TRENDS IN WHAT HOMEBUYERS More buyers are looking for condo development opportunities in high-end areas. HOW HAS THE ECON-
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Technology, especially the Internet, is a driving force in communicating with your clients. WHAT AMENITIES ARE MOST POPULAR AMONG TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS? Parking, air conditioning, outdoor space and totally renovated. ARE PEOPLE NOW LOOKING MORE FOR “GREEN” HOUSES? Not at this point. ERS/SELLERS?
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Eliminate excess clutter, have your home professionally cleaned and staged if necessary.
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THE ULTIMATE BATH SHOWROOM has thirteen fully staffed showrooms serving all of New England, carrying the best brands to serve designers, home builders, remodelers and plumbing contractors as well as homeowners. The Ultimate Bath showrooms are kept up to date with the latest bathroom and kitchen products. They continue to have training on the latest products to serve their customers. (800) 562-6243; www.theultimatebathshowroom.com
The Ardente family contributes more than sixty years of plumbing and heating experience to their WATERSPOT DESIGNER SHOWROOMS. WaterSpot serves homeowners, contractors and designers with an extensive selection of faucets, fixtures, lighting, decorative hardware and heating solutions. Four locations: 404 Valley St., Providence; 79A Tom Harvey Rd., Westerly, R.I.; 281 Railroad St., Woonsocket, R.I.; and a new 10,000-square-foot showroom opens on Route 9 in Natick, Mass., in August. (800) 485-7500; www.water-spot.com
BILLIE BRENNER LTD., a to-the-trade showroom located at the Boston Design Center, has provided the finest fittings and fixtures for the bath and kitchen for more than forty-three years. Interior designers, architects and general contractors continue to be presented with great design, impeccable engineering and flawless execution from an exciting international array of manufacturers. Boston Design Center, One Design Center Place, Suite 429, Boston, (617) 348-2858; www.billiebrennerltd.com
For seventy years, plumbing professionals have trusted SYMMONS products for their durability, and now architects, designers and homeowners are turning to Symmons products for their design. Symmons has combined its superior product engineering with its experience in luxury bath design, creating more than fifty premium products that offer beautiful, functional design. Symmons’ newest bath collections, the Ballina and Winslet, feature bold curves and sophisticated details that bring elegance to any decor. 31 Brooks Dr., Braintree, Mass., (800) SYMMONS; www.symmons.com
FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY showcases some of the world’s finest home products— things so beautiful it’s easy to be passionate about them. You’ll find plumbing, appliances, cabinetry and lighting that range from traditional to contemporary, from luxurious to practical... there’s something for every taste and budget. Ferguson’s product-knowledgeable consultants understand the design/remodeling process and will work with you and your designer/remodeler to ensure your projects stay on track and within budget. 5 Forge Pkwy., Franklin, Mass., (508) 528-0006; www.ferguson.com
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SNOW AND JONES KITCHEN AND BATH SOLUTIONS are family-owned luxury showrooms for all your bath and kitchen needs. Since 1952, they have been providing the highest level of customer service. Two premier Kohler showrooms in Norwell and Yarmouth feature working custom showers, steam, whirlpools and a vast display of vanities and faucets. Experienced sales associates will help you create your ideal baths and kitchens. Nine locations throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod for all your plumbing and heating needs. 167 White’s Path, S. Yarmouth, Mass., (508) 394-0911; www.snowandjones.com BRASSWORKS: FINE HOME DETAILS carries solid bronze bath accessories by Sun Valley Bronze. Shown here are two white bronze shower door pulls mounted back-to-back on glass, as well as a white bronze towel bar made specifically for mounting to glass shower doors. It’s a departure from the ubiquitous chrome and nickel bath items, and offers a more natural look and feel in keeping with stone and “earthy” materials seen in many of today’s baths. The white bronze achieves its unique color from the addition of nickel and manganese in the alloy. 379 Charles St., Providence, (401) 421-5815; www.finehomedetails.com
FURNITURE
MARGO’S features unique artisan pieces, home furnishings, accessories and gifts. This decorative bench from artist David Small can be customized with a New England sea captain or mermaid and your favorite destination. Margo’s design philosophy centers around creating innovative interiors for their clients that are truly livable. From casual coastal cottages to sophisticated urban dwellings, Margo’s pairs lifestyle with high design to create homes that reflect their clients’ personality and good taste. 27 Wianno Ave., Osterville, Mass., (508) 428-5664; www.margoshome.com
DIDRIKS offers the full collection of Barlow Tyrie teak, woven and stainless steel outdoor furniture including the new Nevada woven line designed by Vladimir Kagan. Each piece of Barlow Tyrie woven furniture is hand woven over an aluminum frame and is exceptionally strong and resistant to sun and rain. To view or purchase, visit the Didriks showroom located at 190 Concord Ave., Cambridge, Mass., or visit Didriks online at www.didriks.com
Beauty, comfort and durability—those features are what this finely crafted Georgian-style fiddle-back armchair has to offer. These chairs are produced especially for PROSPECT HILL ANTIQUES in a workshop in England, incorporating the perfect finish and distressing for use with either antique tables or our custom-designed dining tables in cherry and oak. The shaped saddle seat and yoke-style undercarriage make this classic chair uniquely comfortable and amazingly strong. 247 Prospect Hill Rd., Georges Mills, N.H., (603) 763-9676; www.prospecthillantiques.com
AMERICA DURAL offers a unique place to learn and shop for the finest in home design. The shop at America Dural blends modern art, antiques and contemporary Italian furniture for the modern lifestyle. Trade consideration is also available to designers looking for a unique resource for furniture. 143 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, Mass., (617) 661-4100; www.americadural.com
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STAPLES CABINET MAKERS produces timeless, environmentally friendly furniture art crafted from 200- and 300-year-old reclaimed wood originating from razed barns, mills and homes throughout New England. Master craftsman Stephen C. Staples produces some of the most unique and sought-after furniture art in the country. Virgin old-growth lumber is dense, heavy, strong and beautifully patinated. Staples breathes new life into each magnificent reclaimed board, transforming it into his one-of-a-kind tables and furniture art. 23 West Bacon St., Plainville, Mass., (508) 695-1155; www.staplescabinetmakers.com Give your home warmth and beauty with unique antiques and fabulous custom furniture. ENCORES ANTIQUES offers New England’s largest selection of genuine antique European furniture and decorative accessories and will work with you to find the right piece, whether for the dining room or mudroom, your primary or your vacation residence. 492 King St. (right off I-495, exit 31), Littleton, Mass., (978) 486-8500, 174 Great Rd., Acton, Mass., (978) 263-1515; www.encoresantiques.com
STUDIO 534, located on the fifth floor of the Boston Design Center, is known for their unique mix of stylish high-end furniture, fabric, lighting and accessories by manufacturers never before seen in the Boston market. The showroom features designs that appeal to all styles from the traditional hand-printed textiles of Mally Skok to the clean aesthetic of the Ironies Collection. Pictured: the Tuktu Lounge Chair from Ironies. Boston Design Center, One Design Center Place, Suite 534, Boston, (617) 345-9900; www.bostondesign.com
Boston’s finest architects, builders and interior designers consistently choose AUDIO VIDEO DESIGN for home theater and built-in music, as well as lighting control, motorized shades and home automation. With more than thirty-five years in the business, and a professional team of more than fifty designers, installers, engineers and programmers, Audio Video Design has earned its reputation for exceeding the expectations of the most discriminating clients. 170 Needham St., Newton, Mass., (617) 965-4600; www.avdesigns.com
HOME TECHNOLOGY When using multiple remotes to watch a DVD on your television is challenging, CUTTING EDGE SYSTEMS can help. But their systems reach far beyond audio and video. Today, Cutting Edge Systems provides solutions featuring Lutron light control and motorized shades that help reduce your home’s carbon footprint. You can even monitor your energy consumption and track up-to-the minute utility costs with systems powered by Agilewaves. Gain better control AND save energy. Imagine that! Only with Cutting Edge. 364 Littleton Rd., Westford, Mass., (978) 392-1392; www.cuttingedgehome.com
INTERACTIVE HOME SYSTEMS (IHOME) provides sophisticated technology for today’s living. From structured wiring for cable, telephone and network to beautiful home theaters, IHOME can supply, install, tune and train users for a pleasant no-hassle experience with today’s technology. IHOME will take the mystery out of the complex jargon of HD and integrate your security system with your home audio, lighting and HVAC. Don’t get left behind. Let IHOME guide you through the maze. 160 Range Rd., Concord, Mass., (978) 369-4937; www.ihomesys.com
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community and marina located on New Hampshire’s picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. The first phase, Akwa Vista, features 129 lots, many with stunning water or vista views, and all with easy access to lake and mountain activities. The Akwa Marina Yacht & Beach Club has more than 800 feet of private waterfront, 76 new boat slips and a boat launch. The private beach club with sandy beach offers cabana units, resort pool, hot tub and sunbathing deck. 50 Lighthouse Cliffs, Laconia, N.H., (888) 559-4141; info@meredithbaynh.com
Protecting water quality is essential in sustaining the health of our environment. From shoreline restoration to capturing parking lot runoff, PELLETTIERI ASSOCIATES has been a leader in implementing sustainable/green technologies that capture, filter and infiltrate runoff on all of their projects. With extensive knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMP’s), LEED Certified design, rain gardens and pervious paving technologies, Pellettieri Associates takes great pride in providing innovative design solutions that exceed industry standards. www.pellettieriassoc.com
A turn-of-the-century lakeside scene provides the perfect subject for this hand-painted sign. It is 18" × 42" and is constructed from rustic boards. At PROSPECT HILL ANTIQUES you’ll find a wonderful assortment of similar pieces depicting a whole range of subjects. If you have an idea of your own, their workshop in England can create custom pieces as well. Visit their barn to see these finely crafted works of art as well as thousands of other antiques and furnishings. 247 Prospect Hill Rd., Georges Mills, N.H., (603) 763-9676; www.prospecthillantiques.com
Located on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee are four charming inns all within walking distance: Mill Falls, Bay Point, Chase House and Church Landing. The inns also feature the Cascade Spa, five restaurants and a historic Marketplace with fourteen shops overlooking a forty-foot tumbling waterfall. The four inns offer designer-decorated rooms, and most include a fireplace, balcony and panoramic views of the lake and the Belknap mountains. THE INNS & SPA AT MILL FALLS, Meredith, N.H., (800) 622-8455; www.millfalls.com
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PRIDE OF PLACE PAGES 82–91 Architect: Richard Wills, Royal Barry Wills Associates, Boston, (617) 266-5225, www.royalbarry wills.com. Interior designer: Richard FitzGerald, Osterville, Mass., (617) 266-6500. Landscape architect: Rick Lamb, Rick Lamb Associates, Cambridge, Mass., (617) 868-1939. Builder: Craig Ashworth, E.B. Norris & Son Builders, Osterville, Mass., (508) 428-1165, www. ebnorris.com. Interior painting and decorative finishes: Tom Clayton, Harmon Painting, Osterville, Mass., (508) 428-6769, www.harmonpainting.com. Antiques and furniture: From the owners’ collection.
THE HOMECOMING PAGES 92–101 Architect: Pitman & Wardley Architects, Salem, Mass., (978) 744-8982, www.pitmanwardley architects.com. Interior designer: Molly Frey, Molly Frey Design, Marblehead, Mass., (978) 270-2220, www.mollyfrey design.com. Landscape designer: Lauren Lautner, For Seasons Ecological Design, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 6318444, www.forseasonsecodesign.com. Builder: Chris Castner, Castner Carpentry, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 706-4572 Page 92: Lounge chairs from Cargo Unlimited, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 631-1112, www.cargo unlimited.com; toss pillow fabric in Seabreeze Cotillion from Lee Industries, www.leeindustries. com, fabricated by Stanley Levine, Peabody, Mass., (978) 548-6477; twisted vine table lamp from Cottage Home, Cape Neddick, Maine, (207) 363-9799, www.cottagehomemaine.com. Pages 94–95: Benjamin Moore Morning Dew wall color, www.benjaminmoore.com; Barrier Island rug through Comina, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 6312558; slipper chair and love seat from Cargo Unlimited; painting over fireplace by Molly Frey, Molly Frey Design; fireplace salvaged beam and brackets from Old House Parts, Kennebunk, Maine, (207) 985-1999, www.oldhouseparts.com; sea fan art from the Karen Robertson Collection, Nantucket, Mass., (508) 291-7651, www.karen robertson.biz; coffee table from Redford House, www.redfordhouse.com, through Cargo Unlimited; table lamp from Pallian and Co., Wells, Maine, (207) 646-1600; pillow fabric from Lee Industries, fabricated by Stanley Levine. Pages 96–97: Dining chairs from Pottery Barn,
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www.potterybarn.com, with Lee fabric; drapery hardware by Kirsch through Magarian Carpet and Tile, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 631-3321, www. magariancarpet.com; curtains through Magarian Carpet and Tile in linen fabric from Zimman’s, Lynn, Mass., (781) 598-9432; hanging light by Stonegate Designs through Lucia Lighting Design, Lynn, Mass., (781) 595-0026, www.lucialighting.com. Pages 98–99: Benjamin Moore White Dove kitchen wall color; Rohl faucet and Quatro sink through Salem Designer Bath, Beverly, Mass., (800) 649-BATH, www.designerbath.com; barstools from Pottery Barn with slipcovers by Stanley Levine; custom stove hood by Castner Carpentry; kitchen cabinets and shelves by Mangino Woodworking, Somerville, Mass., (617) 628-6080; cabinet hardware from Restoration Hardware, www.restoration hardware.com; Viking appliances through Tri City Sales, Salem, Mass., (978) 744-6100; white Carrara marble countertops through Jamie Silva, Marlboro, Mass., (774) 245-0556; Ash wallcolor from Restoration Hardware; rug from TJ Maxx, www.tjmaxx. com; pillows from Williams-Sonoma Home, www. wshome.com; table from Pallian and Co.; bench cushion fabricated by Stanley Levine. Pages 100–101: Benjamin Moore Light Pewter bedroom wallcolor; carpet from Landry and Arcari, Boston and Salem, Mass., (800) 649-5909, www. landryandarcari.com; silver boxes from Peggy Carboni Antiques, Wells, Maine, (207) 646-4551; mirror from Antiques on Nine, Wells, Maine, (207) 9670626; Shelter Island bed from Stanley Furniture, available throughout New England, www.stanley furniture.com; Petit Florentine chandelier from C’est La Vie, Marblehead, Mass., (781) 639-2468; Sunrise Specialty tub, Jado faucet and medicine cabinet through Salem Designer Bath; custom cabinetry by David Hayes Custom Woodworking, Salem, Mass., (781) 710-6169; cabinet hardware from Restoration Hardware; Carrara marble tile through Tile by Design, Danvers, Mass., (978) 7506650, www.tile-by-design.com; Carrara marble countertop through Jamie Silva; Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe bathroom wallcolor.
THREE-PART HARMONY PAGES 102–111 Architect: Jim Righter, Albert, Righter & Tittman Architects, Boston, (617) 451-5740, www.alriti.com. Architectural consultant: Libby Turowski, Turowski2 Architects, New Bedford, Mass., (508) 7477705, www.t2architecture.com. Landscape designer: Susannah Davis, Davis Land Design, Marion, Mass., (508) 498-4677, www.davis landesign.com. Builder: Rich Neal, RF Neal and Sons Builders, Marion, Mass., (774) 263-1632.
WHITE MAKES RIGHT PAGES 112–121 Interior designer: Maureen Griffin Balsbaugh,
Griffin Balsbaugh Interiors, Brookline, Mass., (617) 264-9006. Architectural designer: Sam Sherman, Sam Sherman Associates, Vineyard Haven, Mass., (508) 6938311, www.shermanassocs.com. Landscape architect: Contemporary Landscapes, Vineyard Haven, Mass., (508) 693-6788, www. contemporarylandscapesmv.com. Builder: Gary BenDavid Builders, Vineyard Haven, Mass., (508) 696-4653, www.garybendavidbuilders. com. Cabinetry: Tom DaCosta, Kitchens and Bath of Norwood, Norwood, Mass., (781) 255-1448. Window treatments: PMK Designs, Boston, (617) 268-9980. Pages 112–113: Sofas from Shabby Chic, www. shabbychic.com; small tables from Crate and Barrel, www.crateandbarrel.com; game table from Restoration Hardware, www.restorationhardware. com; dining chairs from Pottery Barn; large mirrors from Crate and Barrel; carpet from Stark Carpet, Boston Design Center, (617) 357-5525, www.stark carpet.com. Pages 116–117: Sofas from Crate and Barrel; side tables from Lee Jofa, Boston Design Center, (617) 428-0370, www.leejofa.com; side chairs from Lee Jofa, in Hinson fabric through Webster & Co. Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9661, www. webstercompany.com; armoire from FDO Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 737-2800, www.fdo group.com; coffee table from Vaughan through Webster & Co., www.vaughandesigns.com; painted vase, plate and bowls from Jill Rosenwald Studio, Boston, (617) 422-0787; www.jillrosenwald. com; carpet from Stark Carpet; rattan ottoman from Crate and Barrel; lanterns from Formations, Los Angeles, Calif., (310) 659-3062. Page 118: Table from Woodland Furniture, Boston Design Center, (617) 951-2526, www.woodland furniture.com; runners from Koo de Kir, Boston, (617) 723-8111, www.koodekir.com; chairs from Artistic Frame through Icon Group, Boston Design Center, (617) 428-0655, www.artisticframe.com. Page 119: Table from Woodland Furniture; chairs from Artistic Frame through Icon Group; sconces and chandelier from Formations; window treatments in Rogers and Goffigon fabric, New York City, (212) 888-3242, fabricated by PMK Designs. Pages 120–121: Headboard designed by Griffin Balsbaugh Interiors in Bergamo fabric through Donghia, Boston Design Center, (617) 574-9292, www.donghia.com; bench from Lee Jofa; side tables from FDO Group.
WISH LIST PAGE 192 Interior designer: Susan Symonds, Susan Symonds Interior Design, Providence, (401) 273-9296. Elegance faucet by THG USA through Waterspot Designer Showrooms, Providence, Westerly and Woonsocket, R.I., and Natick, Mass., (800) 4857500, www.water-spot.com; Kalmont Collection Admont chandelier through Webster & Co., Boston Design Center, (617) 261-9661, www. webstercompany.com; Jaclo Dream Light Rain Canopy through Waterspot Designer Showrooms; Rose Tarlow-Melrose House Cyrano desk through Webster & Co.; Padma fabric by Clarence House through Webster & Co. NEH
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$2,895,000 Boston: Traditional Townhouse with spaciousness, light and versatility that only a single family can offer. Nineteenth century detail, soaring ceilings, grand staircase, bow front windows, and multiple mantels, parking right outside the door. A short stroll to the Esplanade, while living in the midst of historic Back Bay. Judy Paradis
Brookline: Brand new everything. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. Sun drenched 2008 renovation with the finest attention to detail. Central air, gleaming floors, lovely yard, four car parking. Joan Solomont
$285,000 Brookline: A sunny, tastefully done unit with lots of light. Beautifully remodeled bathroom and new kitchen. Assigned parking PLUS a washer and dryer in the unit! This lovely home doesn’t need work. Ready to be a home for you and your pet! Sheila Mabry
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Brookline: Comfortable, modern living in this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 parking carriage house. Or see some wonderful architectural plans showing two types of plans. One to incorporate the lower level into a total of 2170 sq. ft. or a 2 1/2 story wood frame additionresulting in 3280 sq. ft. Jill Streck
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Pomfret, CT Cape Southport, Cod/Barnstable, CT$12,500,000 $10,500,000 MA $19,500,000 E223088 MLS# MLS#98394392, 20900060,MLS# AlJonathan Filippone Matel, Assoc.,508.221.1770 203.256.3264
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Sudbury, MA $3,700,000 New Southport, Canaan, CT CT $10,500,000 $7,399,000 70802762 MLS# MLS# 98394392, 98409453,MLS# AlSharon Filippone Rosano, Assoc.,203.962.1264 203.256.3264
Fairfield, CT $2,999,900 Fairfield/Sasco, Westport, CTCT $6,475,000 $6,255,000 98381640 MLS# 98413775, 98395937,MLS# Michelle&Company, Andrew Whiteley, 203.258.1595 203.454.7653
New Canaan, Canaan, CT CT $2,995,000 Fairfield/Sasco, New CT$4,889,000 $6,255,000 MLS# 98397803 MLS# 98395937, 98409451, Andrew Sharon Whiteley, Rosano, 203.962.1264 203.258.1595
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Fairfield,MA CT $2,389,000 Greenwich, Sudbury, CT$3,700,000 $4,450,000 98364528 MLS# MLS# 70874557, 70919,MLS# Jean C. Lynch/E. Ruggiero, Logan, 203.552.0937 617.645.0238
Norwell, MA Greenwich, CT$2,295,000 $4,450,000 $2,995,000 70841802 MLS# MLS#70919, 71824,MLS# Jean DeeRuggiero, Weber, 203.253.8204 203.552.0937
Stonington, CT CT $2,200,000 Bridgewater, Greenwich, CT$4,450,000 $2,500,000 E223723 MLS# MLS# 98411357, 70919, MLS# Jean Stacey Ruggiero, Matthews, 203.552.0937 860.868.9066
Wellesley, MA $2,195,000 Westport, Duxbury, MA CT $2,495,000 $3,800,000 70866249 MLS# 98410991, 70886449,MLS# Michelle&Company, Christine Daley, 781.760.2205 203.454.7653
West Hartford, $1,349,900 Westport, Nahant, MA CTCT $2,450,000 $3,800,000 MLS# G513724 MLS# MLS#98410991, 70567741, Michelle&Company, Steven White, 781.690.6433 203.454.7653
Cape Cod/Wellfleet, MA $1,295,000 Newton/Waban, Westport, CTMA $3,800,000 $2,290,000 MLS# 20807059 MLS# MLS# 98410991, 70739242, Michelle&Company, Sandra Fromm, 617.610.8880 203.454.7653
Farmington, CT$2,200,000 $1,250,000 Westport, Hingham, MA CT $2,795,000 MLS# G515070 MLS# 70876875, 98338422,Sheila Jeanette &John Dryburgh, Creahan,617.842.2794 203.246.1168
Duxbury, MA New Westport, Canaan, CT CT$1,195,000 $2,795,000 $2,050,000 70849013 MLS# 98412822, 98338422,MLS# Jeanette Hannelore Dryburgh, Kaplan, 203.246.1168 914.450.3880
Longmeadow, $990,000 Westport, CTMA $2,795,000 $2,047,000 MLS# 70839360 MLS# MLS# 98338422, 98409194, Jeanette Anne Dryburgh, Beers, 203.451.8101 203.246.1168
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Pomfret, CT $12,500,000 West Southport, Hartford, CTCT $10,500,000 $1,950,000 MLS# E223088 MLS# MLS# 98394392, G526515, Al Ina Filippone Cooper, Assoc., 860.922.6069 203.256.3264
Brookline, CT MA$10,500,000 $3,850,000 Southport, Westport, $1,899,000 MLS# 70847985 MLS# MLS# 98394392, 98417540, AlDonna Filippone Beretta, Assoc.,203.451.1540 203.256.3264
Sudbury, MA $3,700,000 New Southport, Canaan, CT CT $10,500,000 $1,795,000 70802762 MLS# 98394392, 98396086,MLS# Al Dody Filippone Whitehurst, Assoc.,203.858.6366 203.256.3264
Fairfield, CT $2,999,900 Fairfield/Sasco, Marblehead, MA CT $1,695,000 $6,255,000 MLS# 98381640 MLS# MLS#98395937, 70917454, Andrew Steven Whiteley, White, 781.690.6433 203.258.1595
New Canaan, CT $2,995,000 Cape Fairfield/Sasco, Cod/E. Orleans, CTMA $6,255,000 $1,649,000 MLS# 98397803 MLS# MLS#98395937, 20901109, Andrew Carolyn Whiteley, Otis, 508.246.9095 203.258.1595
Brookline, MA $2,675,000 Fairfield/Sasco, Marblehead, MA CT $1,495,000 $6,255,000 MLS# 70836940 MLS# MLS#98395937, 70906763, Andrew Steven Whiteley, White, 781.690.6433 203.258.1595
Fairfield, CT Greenwich, Hingham, MA CT$2,389,000 $1,339,000 $4,450,000 98364528 MLS# MLS# 70890293, 70919,MLS# Jean Kathy Ruggiero, Foraste, 203.552.0937 781.248.7755
Norwell, MA $2,295,000 Greenwich, Roxbury, CT CT$1,295,000 $4,450,000 70841802 MLS# MLS# 98414726, 70919,MLS# Jean Kristine Ruggiero, Girardin, 203.552.0937 860.459.7797
Stonington, CT$1,229,500 $2,200,000 Greenwich, Hingham, MA CT $4,450,000 MLS# E223723 MLS# MLS# 70905584, 70919,MaryBeth Jean Ruggiero, Lidington, 203.552.0937 781.480.1660
Wellesley, MA $2,195,000 Westport, Guilford, CT CT$1,200,000 $3,800,000 MLS# MLS# 98410991, M9115600, Michelle&Company, Leigh70866249 Whiteman, 203.672.4400 203.454.7653
West Hartford, CT $1,349,900 Framingham, Westport, CT MA $3,800,000 $1,200,000 MLS# G513724 MLS# 70888899, 98410991, Christine Michelle&Company, Norcross, 203.454.7653 781.929.4994
CapeBethlehem, Cod/Wellfleet, MA $1,295,000 Westport, CT CT$3,800,000 $1,100,000 20807059 MLS# MLS#98410991, L129915,MLS# Michelle&Company, Kim-Mai Mahon, 860.483.0178 203.454.7653
Farmington, CT $1,250,000 West Westport, Hartford, CT CT $2,795,000 $1,100,000 MLS# MLS# MLS# 98338422, G527516, Jeanette JoanG515070 Dante, Dryburgh, 860.559.0762 203.246.1168
Duxbury, MA $1,195,000 Westport, Hull, MA CT $999,000 $2,795,000 70849013 MLS# 70885490, 98338422,MLS# MaryBeth Jeanette Dryburgh, Lidington,203.246.1168 781.480.1660
Longmeadow, $990,000 Westport, Madison, CTMA $2,795,000 $919,000 MLS# 70839360 MLS# 98338422, M9114507, Jeanette Catherine Dryburgh, Finlay, 203.984.9400 203.246.1168
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Wenham, MA
Prides Crossing, MA
Manchester, MA
Stately Colonial sited on 3.5 acres surrounded by gardens and sweeping lawns. Featuring hardwood oors throughout, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths including master suite with replace and offers a kitchen with granite, large updated kitchen/ family room with replace, library and sitting-room. Offering 2 screened in porches and a stunning landscaped heated pool. $1,575,000
Oceanfront residence on Curtis Point situated on an acre lot with private beach. Offering a replaced living room, custom kitchen with wet bar, family room with replace, replaced dining room with butler’s pantry and library. Also featuring a replaced master suite with walk-in closets, limestone master bath and soaking tub as well as 3 guestrooms all with private baths. $2,950,000
“Seagate” Oceanfront estate sited above the open ocean on over 4 acres. Perfect for entertaining, this residence features 2 caterer’s kitchens, an indoor basketball court, indoor lap pool, a billiard room, paneled library, replaced reception hall and master and guest suites. Offering a private beach, separate carriage house, guest cottage and licensed helipad. $10,500,000
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Beverly, MA
Manchester, MA
Stately Colonial sited on 3 acres in Beverly Farms near private West Beach. This residence features high ceilings, French doors and offers a formal living, dining room and library all with replaces. Offering 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a master suite and au pair on lower level. Lovely in-ground pool and carriage house with parking for 5 cars. $2,300,000
Charming English country cottage sited on lovely lot with a secret garden and hidden re pit features a covered porch with seasonal ocean views. Offering large, sunny rooms perfect for entertaining, a cozy library/ foyer, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 6 replaces, a renovated kitchen and family room with cathedral ceilings. New in-ground pool. $2,240,000
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Delightful nearly new (2003) riverfront home with spectacular sunset views out the mouth of the Annisquam River. Featuring all the modern amenities, central air, upscale kitchen and yellow pine oors. Perfect for entertaining, this home offers an open concept oor plan, 8 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, large waterside decks and dock with oat. $1,399,000
Custom Shingle Style home sited on 2 landscaped acres with curved rock walls near Singing Beach. This 4-year old residence features a marble kitchen with curved island and mahogany butler’s pantry, family room with granite replace and all of the amenities. Offering 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths including luxurious master suite. Two garages: 3 bay attached and 4 bay detached $3,500,000
Plum Cove offers breathtaking ocean views and a private, white sandy beach. This restored mansard Colonial in Prides Crossing features many amenities including a gourmet kitchen, sauna, game room, media room, of ces, playroom and roof-top deck. Offering formal living areas with period detail, foyer with staircase, 9 bedrooms, 4 baths and 7 replaces. $6,100,000
Manchester, MA
Essex, MA
Nahant, MA
Stately Cape sited on over an acre with woodland views. This lovely home features a living room with replace, hardwood oors and French doors leading to a deck and kitchen with granite counters and top of the line appliances. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths including guest suite with full bath and sitting area. Lower level den leads to patio overlooking pond. $1,250,000
Ocean views and marsh access to Hog Island Channel and Essex Bay. Fabulous Nantucket Shingle style Cape on almost 2 acres offers formal living and dining rooms both with replaces, sunny eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, exquisite re-placed library, bright sunroom with gas stove and wrap around deck. 2 car garage and detached barn. $1,725,000
Oceanfront Contemporary with in-ground pool overlooking the Atlantic. This stunning home features a granite kitchen leading to formal dining area, living room with cathedral ceilings and replace and a 3-season sun room with ocean views. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths including a renovated master bedroom suite with bath and walk in closets. $1,490,000
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Wareham Waterfront Marion, Massachusetts Contemporary
This Contemporary home, set on over 13 acres in East Wareham, offers gorgeous of Shell Point Bay Classic Marion Waterfront home withwaterviews sweeping views of Buzzards Bay surrounding marsh. in 1989, its 3,250 square feet in andand Kittansett Golf Club. BuiltBuilt in 1928, but extensively renovated include firstcomfortable floor masterhome suite,blends 3 additional 3-1/2 baths, 2001, this cottagebedrooms, charm with modern laundry room, formal dining room, den with gas fireplace, upgrades and amenities. Every room boasts spectacular water views. and large living room with gas fireplace and spectacular views. Gourmet kitchen includes stainless appliances and granite countertops. Modern kitchen includes granite countertops, Thermador ovens, Living room with fireplace, sunroom, study, laundry room, 4 bedrooms, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Also complete with large finished and 3 baths, including first floor master suite. Adjacent 2 car garage, 2 walk-out basement, wrap-around deck, patio, and 3 car garage bluestone patios, outdoor shower, and storage shed. Professionally landwith unfinished rooms above. Alarm system, generator, scaped .82 acre lot includes sea wall and granite steps to the ocean for central vacuum, outdoor shower, and workshop. swimming. Also includes share in nearby association dock. Professional landscaping adds to this private, serene home.
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88 Mill Lane, Yarmouth Port $12,500,000 Set on more than 17 acres, Mill Farm includes a 7,500 sq ft modern home with a 300 ft pier/dock, a replica 18th century barn, grazing pastures, gardens and walking trails.
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WAYLAND, MA
$4,990,000. This circa 1903 Federal Revival-style mansion consists of 10,502 sq. ft. featuring elegant period details with an ideal floor plan for regal entertaining and informal gatherings. Located on 6 acres of sweeping lawns, the residence is sited on 4 acres with an additional 2-acre buildable lot.
$1,800,000–$2,000,000+. Exciting new neighborhood of eight distinctive homes featuring superb craftsmanship, richly detailed finishes and numerous amenities. Nash Development is a prominent local design/build team offering the opportunity to custom build in this coveted North Wayland location near the Weston line.
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BOSTON, MA
NEWTON, MA
$2,699,000. Located on the first block of historic Comm. Avenue, this residence with 2+ bedrooms and 2.5 baths has been fully restored. Features include gorgeous finish work, a gourmet kitchen, formal living room, and a master suite with bay windows. Direct elevator access and deeded garage parking.
$2,595,000. Extensively renovated and meticulously restored with comfortable living and formal entertaining in mind, this grand lakefront residence features 14 spacious rooms, a double parlor, formal dining room, open kitchen, two family rooms, and five bedrooms. Deborah Gordon, (617) 731-2447
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Hilltop Contemporary
This stately 1810 Brick Colonial with 4500 sq.ft. 11 rms, 4 BRs and 3 baths has high ceilings, a graceful sweeping staircase and elegant appointments. The 27 ft. beamed family room features a deck and Mt. Monadnock view. Its 63 road spanning acres include fields, ½ acre pond, woodlands and a 3 bay Carriage Barn.
This private, open field 16 acre site showcases extraordinary 360° regional views and enjoys 400' of water frontage. The residence's 42'x22' granite fireplaced living room accesses a 28' sunroom with spa. Huge family room on the lower level. Its 3-4 BRs, 3 baths, include a master suite. Livestock barn.
On a 5+ acre site high above Lake Road, walking distance to Dublin Lake, this 4200+ sq. ft. shingled residence with sweeping veranda is surrounded by extensive gardens. The 8 room interior (3 BRs, 3 ½ baths) features open concept living, central air and radiant heating. Distinctive 1st floor master suite.
$895,000
$779,000
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Landmark Brick Colonial
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Magnificent Recreation
This 1815 residence (12 rms, 6 BRs, 4 1/2 baths, 8 fireplaces, exquisite detailing) overlooks Mt. Monadnock and Peterborough from its 4 acre top intown location. Large wraparound heated porch. Third floor game room. Its well maintained gardens and grounds were designed by renown landscape architect Fletcher Steele in 1928. 3 Car garage.
Privately set in an enviable setting of 68 acres with ten acres of field, two brooks, spring fed pond and one acre of blueberries, this custom designed residence is built for low energy usage. Its nine rooms (4 BRs, 3 baths) includes a two story brick floored sunspace, custom cherry cabinetry and first floor master suite.
$1,200,000
$875,000
This completely updated Cape residence (3 BRs, 2 ½ baths) features colonial era detailing…hand hewn beams, wide pine floors, oversized fireplace, beaded edge paneling, coupled with state-of-the-art amenities. Extraordinary landscaped grounds offer a most private back yard with pool, stable and paddock.
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Easily maintained post and beam home (7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths) situated centrally on 32.14+/acres for privacy and to take advantage of southerly views and exposure. Located in a wonderful rural setting in the absolute heart of horse country, and in a neighborhood of attractive and valuable estate properties. $1,495,000
Jamestown. A rare treasure in Shoreby Hill. This historic cottage (c.1900) has incredible views over the golf course to the Great Marsh and preserved farmland. $1,425,000
DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARY Reading, Vermont A dramatic timber-frame home (9 rooms, 3+ bedrooms, 2 ½ baths) on 50+/acres of open and wooded land looking over fields, a large spring-fed swimming pond and on to spectacular long distance views. Built in 1998 with beautiful interior finishes, the house is sited on a sunny knoll off a quiet gravel road. $1,050,000
www.robertwallacerealestate.com 5 Central St./Box 630 Woodstock, VT 05091 802/457-2244 877/227-0242
Jamestown. This gracious home has great natural light and generous spaces. The neighborhood was designed with an equestrian focus......and is also near beaches and sailing opportunities. $995,000
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THG USA Elegance Faucet “THG is a real innovator when it comes to bathroom fixture design. With the faucet’s fluted details and the Lalique crystal handles, this set is beautifully executed; the wall-mounted faucet is perfect for a designer and client looking for something simple yet elegant.”
Susan Symonds Providence, Rhode Island While a student at Brown University, Susan Symonds majored in classics and archaeology. Lest you think her career in interior design is a big departure from her studies, Symonds notes that her lifelong fascination with ancient history relates directly to her work. “When you go to cities around the world, see the architecture and the museums, you get so many historical references that you can translate into the contemporary world,” she says. Paris is a favorite destination for inspiration, with London and Tokyo running a close second. “Each city is so different,” she says. “I like to blend what I find there in my work.” Symonds chose her products for their connection to the past. “What I like so much about them is the way historic references are revisited for today’s world,” she says. For source information, see page 180.
Padma Fabric from Clarence House “This fabric has a pattern with historic as well as artistic inspirations. I love its spirit and movement. It’s definitely not your usual crewel!”
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“Despite its sleek, modern look, this incredible light fixture from Jonathan Browning Studios has historic references dating back to the 1870s. I can see it working in so many rooms—the foyer, the dining room, above the kitchen island—with its blend of textures and stunning wood grain.”
“How wonderful to incorporate color, with all its spiritual and psychological benefits, into your shower. Just as choosing the right paint and fabric colors can create a soothing environment, chromatherapy can do the same for the bath.”
Rose Tarlow– Melrose House Cyrano Desk “Tarlow originally designed this piece for a private client, and it has since achieved classic status. With its clean lines and sophisticated details, it would make a handsome addition to a man’s home office, yet be just as appropriate for a more feminine space.”
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