HOME: A Dutch Colonial is treated to a first-level makeover

Topping Curran’s wish list was having a home more accommodating to hosting family and friends. Focusing mainly on the kitchen and the connecting half-bath, RHDB eliminated the segmented butler’s pantry, which resulted in creating an open space – perfect for entertaining. A stylish new island with glass and rubbed bronze pendant lights overhead, black soapstone countertops, and new hardwood flooring were installed. Black soapstone countertops offer style and practicality – the material is heatresistant. The half-bath pocket door saves space.

Photos by Aaron Usher III Photography courtesy of Red House Design Build

As a lover of architecture, art, and history, Curran stressed the importance of maintaining a style that fit with the original fabric and feel of the home. “In redesigning custom storage, we kept the soul of the traditional design style with new glass door panels in a linenwhite palette and antique pewter hardware. A custom farmers sink provides a beautiful juxtaposition,” Bacon notes.

“Having a partner like Red House, who is so great with this stuff, was the key to my success with this project. Left to my own devices, it wouldn’t have been this nice,” says Curran, who describes her personal style as eclectic grad student, as evidenced by her rainbow-colored locks. “I was happy to hand over most of the decisions to others in redesigning my home.” Farmhouse style cup-pull hardware lends charm to streamline surroundings

Wallpaper and a round mirror are impactful in the half-bath

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LOCAL GO-TOS Meg Curran lists the following as local go-tos: Adler’s Design Center & Hardware, CAV Restaurant, Frog & Toad, L’Artisan Cafe & Bakery, Poochie’s Pet Salon, Providence Picture Frame, RISD and the RISD Museum.

PAPER TRAIL In the new powder room, the wallpaper has the perfect ontrend combination of natural elements mixed with a cool eucalyptus green, creating a serene, clean, and peaceful vibe to the space. The chair rail molding, hardwood flooring, and simple and sleek fixtures complete the look.

COLOR STORY Red House Design Build was named after William Morris’ and Philip Webb’s Red House, which was called the first private house and “the beautiful-est place on earth.” Find the business at 177 Shelburne Street in Providence, RedHouseCustomBuilding.com

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