House Lust: Scandinavian-Style Pied-a-Terre or Pink Center-Hall Colonial?
Both homes were built in the 1800s and are in the $380,000 range. The similarities stop there.
I want both.
Therein lies the trouble with the spring real estate deluge. I dare you: Scroll through Zillow or RILiving for a few minutes and just try not to fall in love with a place. Yesterday, while I was poking around for this week’s House Lust, I found two.
They’re both historic and they’re around the same price point. But one, a top-to-bottom renovated cottage in Newport’s Broadway neighborhood, is pure Scandinavian hygge, read: Everything is white. White wide-plank pine floors, white textiles, white bathroom vanity with deep white farmhouse basin and white subway tile — heck, even a white wood-burning stove. Non-white details are simple and natural: Sanded exposed beams, soapstone countertops, herringbone maple bar. It’s lovely.
The second home, on the other hand, is an ornate, chromatic wonderland. The exterior, for starts, is pink. Color continues inside the architectural gem in North Smithfield’s Union Village, which was built in 1851: red living room with decadent crown molding, punchy wallpaper in the dining room, seafoam green cabinets in the kitchen. A tasteful full bath, in black and white with penny tile, offers luxury on the second floor. But the first-floor powder room, with retro green tile and striped wallpaper, speaks to the quirky heart of this historic home. It’s equally as lovely as the first.
Which would you choose? Take a look inside in this week’s House Lust:
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85 Tilden Avenue in Newport, just off Broadway, is on the market for $385,000. It has one bed and two baths over 778 square feet. The home sits on a tiny one-way street with other historical cottages. (Photos via Lila Delman)
85 Tilden Avenue in Newport, just off Broadway, is on the market for $385,000. It has one bed and two baths over 778 square feet. The home sits on a tiny one-way street with other historical cottages. (Photos via Lila Delman)
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The home was built in 1890 but was recently renovated from top to bottom. The Dutch entry door affords a pop of color in an otherwise neutral color palette.
The home was built in 1890 but was recently renovated from top to bottom. The Dutch entry door affords a pop of color in an otherwise neutral color palette.
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Exposed beams and wide-plank pine floors nod to the Scandinavian hygge movement, which emphasizes coziness and simplicity.
Exposed beams and wide-plank pine floors nod to the Scandinavian hygge movement, which emphasizes coziness and simplicity.
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French doors add lots of natural light to the bright space.
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A white wood stove works with the color scheme.
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The minimalist kitchen features Viking, KitchenAid and Fisher and Paykel appliances paired with a farmhouse sink and soapstone countertops.
The minimalist kitchen features Viking, KitchenAid and Fisher and Paykel appliances paired with a farmhouse sink and soapstone countertops.
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A view of the staircase to the second-floor master, complete with a stained glass window.
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The master bath features a large basin sink, soaking tub and shower with subway tile.
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A new mahogany deck sits off the second-floor master bedroom. Note the updated lighting fixture.
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The new mahogany deck off the master bedroom.
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101 Great Rd. in North Smithfield, also known as the Jacob Morse House, is on the market for $389,900. It was built in 1851 and has three beds and two baths over 3,115 square feet. It sits on almost half an acre of land in the Union Village neighborhood. (Photos via Lila Delman)
101 Great Rd. in North Smithfield, also known as the Jacob Morse House, is on the market for $389,900. It was built in 1851 and has three beds and two baths over 3,115 square feet. It sits on almost half an acre of land in the Union Village neighborhood. (Photos via Lila Delman)
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The two-and-a-half-story home is Italianate in style with a flank gable roof and wide, bracketed raking.
The two-and-a-half-story home is Italianate in style with a flank gable roof and wide, bracketed raking.
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The formal living room features original crown molding and a white marble fireplace.
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The kitchen area features hardwood cabinetry and butcher block countertops. A breakfast nook overlooks a back patio.
The kitchen area features hardwood cabinetry and butcher block countertops. A breakfast nook overlooks a back patio.
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The dining room boasts punchy wallpaper, large windows and lovely built-ins.
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The family room is located in the rear of the home with an attached half-bath.
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The colorful half-bath on the first floor.
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The serene master bedroom features a full dressing room and prep sink.
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A view of the second upstairs bedroom, which houses the last of the home's three fireplaces.
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The full bathroom, on the second floor, has been updated.
For more information on 85 Tilden Ave., Newport, contact Lila Delman’s Pila Pexton at 401-862-1977.
To learn more about 101 Great Rd., North Smithfield, contact Lila Delman’s Jacob Rochefort at 401-688-3000.
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