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EVEN NEW HOMES DESERVE A refresh

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS ARE THE TWO LARGEST SELLING POINTS FOR A HOME . Red House Design Build tackled both to add value to this East Greenwich property . When Heather and Jay Duke moved back to Rhode Island in 2012 , they had grand ideas to remodel their fivebedroom Colonial . Specifically , they wanted to target the two high-ticket areas .
Although the house was a newer build from 1997 , the kitchen ’ s outdated traditionalstyle maple cabinets and moody accents needed a facelift . Both bathrooms ’ spaces weren ’ t utilized to their full potential to create a relaxing haven after a long day .
The couple heard of Red House from Houzz . They reached out with several different projects in mind .
The grandeur of the exterior hid cost-saving measures like builder-grade finishes and big-box store components , says marketing director Bridget Bacon , and the Red House Design team was ready to customize the house and make it feel more like a home that better suited the family .
Before breaking out the paintbrushes and drills to switch up the interior decor , the kitchen ’ s floor plan needed some fine tuning .
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