CALIFORNIA COUPLE BOUGHT THIS LITTLE COMPTON HOME IN MARCH 2005, INITIALLY DRAWN TO ITS TRANQUIL SETTING AND
PROXIMITY TO THE OCEAN. BUT IN THE YEARS SINCE, THE PAIR DECIDED TO
LEFT: The mudroom acts as the home ' s updated entryway, and the windows and skylight brighten up the space. RIGHT: The kitchen and dining room were granted a more cohesive and functional layout.
CONVERT THE VACATION HOME INTO A PRIMARY RESIDENCE THAT WILL SERVE THEM IN THEIR RETIREMENT YEARS AND DURING RESTFUL SUMMERS SPENT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
THEY TURNED TO SHAWN HARRIS AND TODD STRUNK, CO-OWNERS OF SIXTEEN ON CENTER, TO IMPROVE THE HOME’ S FUNCTIONALITY IN TERMS OF SCALE AND DEFINITION. DECIDING TO WORK WITH SIXTEEN ON CENTER WAS A NO-BRAINER, THEY SAY.
“ We like that both Shawn and Todd are great collaborators,” say the homeowners.“ They listen carefully to our vision, give us great advice and are co-creators in developing a classy, more modern and elegant living space.”
Built in the 1980s, the Little Compton quasi-passive home— meaning a home that prioritizes energy efficiency by incorporating features such as airtightness, good insulation
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