PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM l GOLD
Designed by McKim , Mead and White in the late 1800s for a Philadelphia family , the oceanfront estate known as Stone Lea has an impressive pedigree . It was recently renovated for Philadelphia transplants with a growing family who wanted a property rooted in tradition with the ease of a summer home . The judges all agreed that the tasteful renovation enhanced , rather than overshadowed , the home ’ s artful period details . “ The interior decoration is beautiful ,” says Timpano . “ The wall coverings are daring and the entire feeling is polished and inviting .” Ahearn agrees . “ They took out the bad interior detailing and brought it back to what it was like in a very elegant way .”
ARCHITECT : Jon-Paul Couture , Couture Design Associates BUILDER : Sweenor Builders INTERIOR DESIGN : Taste Design PHOTOGRAPHY : Nat Rea
RANCH GLOW UP l SILVER
When the homeowners bought this one-level Portsmouth ranch , they knew it had to be entirely transformed to take advantage of the stunning Sakonnet River views and gorgeous light . What was once low and dark became transparent and light with the addition of a second-floor master suite and copious amounts of windows . Varying roof levels lend a ’ 60s feel to this “ beautifully done renovation with spectacular views ,” says Robins . The home ’ s interior details appealed to Timpano , as did the judicious use of glass . “ There ’ s a way to do glass ,” she says . “ This house , to me , did that .”
ARCHITECT : Chris Cote , Cote Architecture BUILDER : Behan Bros . STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Camera O ’ Neill
Consulting Engineers INTERIOR DESIGN : Taste Design LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT : Verde Design PHOTOGRAPHY : Anthony Crisafulli Photography
92 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l OCTOBER 2022