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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Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.

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Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.

The stargazing area designed and constructed by Southern Landscape features a limestone retaining wall with planters, pergola, and custom firepit to allow the homeowner to enjoy the beautiful evenings in the Texas Hill Country.

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Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.

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Jargon 101: Typically nickel gap is a shiplap pattern. For Kelly we went with a tongue and groove pattern. We milled a micro bevel or micro V to get the shadow line but the fact that it was Tongue and Groove allowed her builder to hide the nail during installation which creates a cleaner finished look. ********************************************************************* Transitional open living room featuring white painted wood paneling and medium hardwood floors. Standard fireplace accented by white tile and grey painted wood trim. Vaulted ceilings and large windows bring in natural light. Wood toned lamps, woven chair and cow print pillows bring in the wood stained double entry doors. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

What kind of flooring do you have in there? Kelly: “It’s just a white oak and the key is it does not have any polyurethane on it. Literally the dogs tear through the whole house all day and not a single mark on it. It’s odd that the wood doesn’t scratch, it’s the linseed oil. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

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For years people were slapping polyurethane on their floors thinking it doesn’t scratch but that is EXACTLY what scratches. Another little find I have discovered over the years. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.

The breakfast area adjoins the clean and open cooking and prep area with easy access to all cooking equipment. The floors are Marmoleum, and provide a sustainable and easy to clean surface. Photography by Ocular Proof.

Bar and wine cellar. photo by Karl Neumann
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Architect: Bree Medley Design General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
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