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Reclaimed wood used for the beams, flooring and shelving brings back the character of the old house, while stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry and a new island with shiplap siding modernize the space. The architects chose spruce for the island counter, and granite for the perimeter counters. “The homeowners wanted something durable but rustic looking, so we went with leathered black granite on the perimeter. It is also a relatively affordable stone,” Rideout says. The light gray ceramic backsplash tile has rough edges that give it a wavy, textured look. The choice of paint color was an important part of maintaining the home’s period character, Rideout says. The window trim is darker than the walls in keeping with the home’s original era. The architects went with Benjamin’s Moore’s Stonybrook for the trim and Revere Pewter for the shiplap walls.
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