HOME: A fresh spin on mid-century inside the East Side Colonial of a restaurateur couple

Legged furniture gives the impression of floating and can make small areas seem bigger

A board transforms the tub into a retreat

In the living room, pebble gray walls with white trim maintain a sense of the home’s architectural style while mid-century fixtures like a Sputnik chandelier and Vortex chairs are chic and playful. Simple window treatments like matchstick blinds invite plenty of natural light inside. “We use a lot of blue and gray in our home, which gives the perfect neutral backdrop for whatever wild stuff we want to add.” Pagán continues, “In small spaces like our half bath, we went wild with color (coral pink walls!) and texture for visual interest.”

Pagán notes that they both like to be practical about what they buy and keep for the home. “Everything has to have a purpose and/or not get in the way. We don’t have our bed covered in decorative pillows and we don’t keep things that people aren’t allowed to touch,” she says. “We enjoy a mix of high/low and objects from our travels – like a collection of framed photos from earlier in our relationship that bring me joy. We also do a fair amount of DIY with pops of bright and bold colors. It’s a perfect reflection of who we are and how we live: a bit messy, not too serious, full of life and color, and good taste, too!” Minimal furnishings contribute to an open flow between rooms, no reno required

Pagán tending her home garden

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GARDEN TO TABLE Find things like kale, lavender, and zucchini from the couple’s home garden popping up as ingredients on seasonal menus at their cafes.

SHOP HOPE “I love shopping around Hope Street. Stock Culinary Goods has excellent service, a good selection of products, and fair prices. Frog & Toad is the perfect stop when I need a fun gift for someone I hardly know,” says Pagán.

LOCAL LOVE “I’ve learned that Rhode Islanders are HUGE on supporting local producers and artisans. Shop at your local small businesses, seek out artists and craftspeople to outfit your home, and support your local economy.”

HI, NEIGHBOR “I love living on the East Side! It reminds me of the town I grew up in; you can’t leave the house without running into friends.”

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