The Garvin-Weeks Farmstead in beautiful North Reading, built c1790, has enjoyed a first floor makeover complete with a new kitchen, family room and master suite. Particular attention was given to preserve the historic details of the house while modernizing and opening up the space for today’s lifestyle. The open concept farmhouse style kitchen is striking with its antique beams and rafters, handmade and hand planed cabinets, distressed floors, custom handmade soapstone farmer’s sink, marble counter tops, kitchen island comprised of reclaimed wood with a milk paint finish, all setting the stage for the elaborate custom painted tile work. Skylights above bathe the space in natural light. Walking through the warm family room gives one the sense of history and days gone by, culminating in a quintessential looking, but fabulously updated new England master bedroom and bath. A spectacular addition that feels and looks like it has always been there! Photos by Eric Roth

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: As part of a comprehensive home addition project, this kitchen underwent a transformative remodel to provide the homeowners with a more spacious and functional cooking area. The previous kitchen layout was too small and restrictive for their culinary pursuits, necessitating additional counter space. A larger window was installed to introduce more natural light from the west, while cherry cabinets and updated matte tile flooring in a herringbone pattern infuse a modern but warm touch into the craftsman-style residence.

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. The kitchen cabinets were consciously chosen in classic farmhouse style. Pure white and designed to reach the ceiling, clean and simple inset doors with simple classic chrome hardware pulls make for an impressive statement. Soapstone was used on the perimeter, offering the aged traditional look you would find in a classic farm home. However, the island was topped with a slightly more modern white granite with beautiful gray movement to add interest and a hard, reliable prep surface. The island measures an impressive 7 feet by 10 feet, matches the same clean lines, but was custom painted in a deep grayed turquoise to make a statement. It serves 6 seats for everyday eating and conversation and also allows for full functionality while still enjoying all the activity and views surrounding anyone who is spending time the kitchen workspace. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

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The rear of this 1848 Italianate farmhouse was renovated in 2018 to expand the kitchen. The kitchen design was inspired by the Matisse painting “The Red Room”, a favorite of the homeowners, with its color palate and patterned wallpaper. The homeowners love to cook and designed the kitchen to maximize function and remain true to the period elements of the home, while taking their family’s needs into consideration. They added a command center, charging station, lots of counter/ storage space and a custom hutch with a butcher block counter to use as a baking station. The Kitchen cabinets feature Cherry, Crystal Cabinet Works, Inset, Framed Cabinetry with Breezewood Stain. The perimeter cabinets feature Green Soapstone with a full height backsplash behind the range.

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The rear of this 1848 Italianate farmhouse was renovated in 2018 to expand the kitchen. The kitchen design was inspired by the Matisse painting “The Red Room”, a favorite of the homeowners, with its color palate and patterned wallpaper. The homeowners love to cook and designed the kitchen to maximize function and remain true to the period elements of the home, while taking their family’s needs into consideration. They added a command center, charging station, lots of counter/ storage space and a custom hutch with a butcher block counter to use as a baking station. The Kitchen cabinets feature Cherry, Crystal Cabinet Works, Inset, Framed Cabinetry with Breezewood Stain. The perimeter cabinets feature Green Soapstone with a full height backsplash behind the range.

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