Exeter complete

“After” photography by Anthony CrisafulliHouzz at a GlanceLocation: Exeter, Rhode IslandWho lives here: A couple — she’s a textile artist, he’s a corporate board directorSize: Five bedrooms, five bathroomsWhile the house and its bucolic landscape were in near-perfect condition, the kitchen’s awkward layout and existing fixtures needed updating. The couple also wanted help selecting colors, finishes and furnishings that complemented the home. They worked with a team that included architect Gale Goff, interior designer Kate Jackson and builder Edward Lacross.Set on a gently sloping site overlooking a stream, the house was built in 1916 for Russell Grinnell, a descendant of Fredrick Grinnell, a pioneer of fire-suppression systems. Original architect Peter Jackson designed the house and its outbuildings to be a gentleman’s farm, done in a simple Colonial Revival style, with a granite foundation and cypress shingle cladding.

3. Staying RootedHouzz at a GlanceLocation: Exeter, Rhode IslandWho lives here: A couple — she’s a textile artist, he’s a corporate board directorSize: Five bedrooms, five bathroomsOwners of this 1916-built New England home surrounded by acres of wildlife refuge tackled the tough job of updating the old, confusing interior layout.

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love the shingles with the white window trim

LOVE, love, love the cedar shakes on this house. Weathered just right