Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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P L A N S 1. Kitchen 2. Garage 3. Pantry 4. Library 5. Entry 6. Entry Porch 7. Patio 8. Living Room 9. Covered Porch 10. Sitting Room 11. Sun Room shelves and comfortable reading chairs. Beyond that is the living room, at the center of which stands an original wood- burning fi eplace. The series culminates in an informal dining area overlooking the ocean. The architecture firm rearranged the second floor's amalgam of bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets. Instead of a run of three bedrooms on the water-facing side, the designers opted for side-by-side master and guest suites. The master suite is generously sized and outfi ted with his and hers walk-in closets and enjoys access to a covered balcony. Two additional bedrooms as well as dual daybeds in the offic round out the second floor's guest accommodations. Satisfying their clients' desire for casual, informal "hangout" spaces, Sie- masko + Verbridge brought new life to the walk-out basement. The finished space now boasts a family room with pool table, wine cellar, and exercise room, complete with sauna. Glass doors open out onto a patio and hot tub. The owners' design tastes tended toward clean and modern; however, with resident golden retrievers as well as potential wear and tear from frequent guests, they knew interior austerity was not an option. Siemasko + Verbridge collaborated with New York City–based decorator Billy Cotton of Custom Resources on the décor, which exudes warmth with comfortable sofas and arm- chairs, Oriental rugs, and colorful throws and accent pillows. Collected artwork, including framed illustrations from well- known children's books, personalizes the revamped spaces. "Renovating a home where their chil- dren grew up created conflicts at times due to emotional ties," says Verbridge of the process. "Many items were put into storage, and by the time the house was complete, most of these 'things' were no longer necessary. The real attachment was to the memories, which will always remain." svdesign.com ● n 179 3 5 6 4 8 7 9 10 11 2 1 Floor plan illustrations by Pip Hurn Family Affai Clockwise from opposite, the library is a perfect respite for rainy days; a study affo ds private time for the owners; antiques and collectibles are found throughout the house.