KITCHEN & BATH
Water View for Two
When a Boston-based couple bought a run-down Portsmouth home, the top priority was opening up
sightlines to a wide expanse of the Sakonnet River.
BY D IANE M . S TERRET T | PHOTO GR APHY BY EL AINE F REDRI CK
The seventies-era wood-paneled bachelor pad was in
dire need of a full renovation that would maximize stunning water
views that were previously hidden. Homeowners Peter and Becca also
wanted to reimagine the space for entertaining, with a good flow out
to the patio and pool since they love to cook for family and friends.
They chose RI Kitchen and Bath Design and Build [RIKB] to guide
them through the process.
First order of business was gutting the first floor to open up walls and
installing a twenty-five-foot steel beam. Next, they reframed the sunken
three-season room, removed headers, raised the floor and incorporated
it into an open concept living room. They removed leaking skylights,
installed energy-efficient floor-to-ceiling windows, removed the old
fireplace and installed a new modern gas fireplace surrounded by
custom cabinetry.
“A lot of people think we just do kitchens and baths, but we are a full-
service remodeling company, which is ultimately why the homeowners
chose us,” says Billie Senzek, Design Consultant at RIKB. “Since it’s
their second home and they wouldn’t be here during the project, they
wanted someone they could trust to handle all the moving parts of a
really complex project.”
Top-end appliances, copious storage and
stunning design make this Portsmouth
kitchen a dream to work in. RIKB’s full
renovation resulted in open concept living
that took full advantage of the water views.
40 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’S NEST |
2020