WHEN THIS ACTIVE FAMILY OF FOUR RELOCATED FROM OREGON , they were excited about moving to a great town with a great school system . They focused on a lot in Barrington near the beach , and soon discovered Meridian Custom Home ’ s reputation for an exceptional design and build process and artisanal craftsmanship . Meridian had already built six homes in the neighborhood , each with a unique design sensibility .
“ With a move across the country , it was very important for them to meet a critical timeline ,” says Meridian ’ s Alex Mitchell . “ We worked very closely with them to perfect the layout of the house so it met all their needs . They had very specific desires , such as a combination of both an open family space and a more formal adult entertaining space .”
The family ’ s overarching vision was open , airy and organized .
“ Our goal was to create a new home that felt warm and welcoming ,” the homeowner says . “ It was important to us to integrate authentic coastal New England details with our own style .”
The result is stunning simplicity in a shingle style gambrel home with a classic New England front porch . There are many different spaces throughout the home that provide a lot of utility , but they flow perfectly resulting in practical , functional space made beautiful .
The home is sited to take advantage of sunsets , with a perfect southwestern outlook overlooking a pond and a distant view of Narragansett Bay over Town Beach . Meridian took advantage of the site ’ s natural contours for a walkout basement with sliding doors leading to a flagstone patio . It was also important to the family to maximize the number of windows and
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