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Exterior projects such as removing the vinyl siding, installing new lattice panels, and selecting historically appropriate paint colors crowned the decade-long restoration process. |
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The sunny living room features built-in cabinetry, refinished hardwood floors, new double-hung wood windows, and a restored fireplace complete with a wood-burning insert and a cast-in-place chimney flue. |
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"I had never embarked on anything like this before," says Kim (shown here in her restored entry hall), who worked closely with Charlie to ensure all the work done to the house met her expectations and budget. |
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Custom shelving offers a home for treasured mementos. |
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The dining room features a restored hardwood floor of 2 1/4" flat-sawn, face-nailed oak; new double-hung wood windows; and freshly painted walls and trim. |
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Refinishing the staircase proved to be one of the most challenging aspects of the restoration. After it had been completely stripped, the risers were painted to match the trim, treads were given a natural polyurethane finish, and the railing, balusters, and newel post were stained a rich brown for contrast. |
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Kim opted to forgo cabinets on one wall of the revamped kitchen to maintain a connection to the outdoors. |
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A soothing color palette and refinished wide-plank floors combine to create a restful retreat in a second-floor bedroom. |
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A skylight added to the second-floor bathroom ushers plenty of natural light into the space. Beadboard wainscoting, a built-in cabinet, and an antique mirror contribute to the period feel of the room. |
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