Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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96 The bedrooms on the second and third floors were completely rethought. With the space above the garage dedicated to her office, Jenn decided to turn the unfin- ished attic on the third floor into a guest bedroom suite. "I had to think about that a lot," she says, since she was concerned with the comfort of her guests and the house's resale value if one of its four bedrooms was up two flights of stairs. But they've found it provides guests privacy and also means there's more space on the second floor for Ruby Mae's bedroom, another bedroom and bathroom, and a master suite, which includes two walk- in closets, a water closet, a vanity area with dramatic black cabinetry, and a stunning enclosed shower and tub room that's covered with Carrara marble. With everything complete, the O'Briens have hap- pily settled into their role as the third family here. "I'm proud of the work Jenn has done on this home," says Darin. "It is an amazing slice of New England to come home to." On any given day, Ruby Mae can venture out to the barn to watch her dad drop in on his skateboard. And wherever Jenn is, Prince is most likely at her feet. They've created a certain feeling of home in this lit- tle corner of the world, in no small part because of the extent to which they preserved the original property. "I respect this structure tremendously," says Jenn. "This house is alive." For Resources, see page 106. Interiors are eclectic with lots of personality shining through.