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Anglo-Indian antiques brought by the owner
from Singapore stamp this well-appointed
bedroom with purposeful worldliness.
Antique lighting is another of the client's passions-his
period finds on Ebay and 1stDibs lend
authenticity to the new-old interior. Each treasure
was shipped directly to the builder, who in
turn relayed it to his lighting restorer, Acu-Bright
in East Kingston, a specialist in historic conservation
and rewiring.
One of the owner's wish-list items was a home
office: Giguere eked out just enough room for
this in the primary suite. Johnson enlivened the
modest workspace with a " Lotus Garden " wallcovering
by Schumacher, its pattern an ode to
Japanese natural motifs, and matching emerald
green trim. The built-in desk saves on space
while contributing storage. Overhead, a Wedgewood
chandelier punctuates the tray ceiling
with recessed cove lighting.
Continuing the design team's attention to
detail, an artisan was called in to hand-paint
concrete panels for the office's fireplace surround.
The finished effect emulates the intense
green and intriguing banding of malachite.
A soaking tub was a must for the primary
bath-and the addition allowed just enough
space for a dedicated " tub room. " The room's
Schumacher " Cloud Toile " wallcovering encourages
relaxation. " I wasn't sure about it at first,
but I think it was the perfect choice, " says the
owner, who likens the effect to being on a flight
rising through the clouds. Marble tile in varying
patterns and sizes adds to the luxurious, spalike
feel.
Another destination for relaxation is the
finished basement. Its built-in bar and TV area
are ideal for unwinding and entertaining. Here,
another guest bedroom and bath enhance the
couple's hosting capabilities.
The two-and-a-half-year project-completed
during the pandemic and within a strict historic
district-was a true labor of love. Now, the owners
get to enjoy their own personal chapter in
the building's impressive 200-year history.
NHH
R ES O U R C ES
NE Cornerstone Home & Property Maintenance
(978) 314-3055 * ne-cornerstone.com
TMS Architects Interiors * (603) 436-4274 * tmsarchitects.com
Clear Advantage Windows * (603) 436-9420
clearadvantagewindows.com
Montes Marble & Granite * (603) 378-9292 * montesmarble.com
Acu-Bright * (603) 778-7883 * acu-bright.com
Portico Fine Tile and Design * (603) 964-3383
porticofinetileanddesign.com
Top: Schumacher's " Cloud
Toile " wallpaper soothes in
the updated primary
bathroom, complete with
bonus tub room.
Above: The team from
TMS Architects Interiors:
Cristina Johnson, AIA,
NCIDQ, and Tim Giguere,
AIA, firm principal.
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