In our January issue, we feature four diverse properties with unique exterior color palettes — some punchy, others muted to let the architecture and landscape take center stage. An example of the latter is 80 Clarendon Avenue on the East Side of Providence, which swapped dated red siding with a more modern custom color called “Blackness.” Of the exterior revamp, our At Home contributing editor Jen Steffy Swanson writes, “The dark, monochromatic treatment of the siding, trim and window sashes accentuates the home’s clean lines and pushes the stone forward.” (Pick up your copy of Rhode Island Monthly, on newsstands now, to read the full story.)
The homeowner, George Potsidis, bought the place in December of 2017 for a cool million and he did more than just freshen up the paint job. At the time of purchase, the interior was a veritable time capsule. Check out YouTube virtual tours for some interesting “before” shots:
Heavy chandeliers, dark paneling and dated wall treatments weighed down the mid-century modern beaut, which was designed by architect Domenic Thomas Rusillo in homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, a true believer in the governing forces of nature.
After nine months of work, Potsidis, a developer with four decades of home renovation experience, put 80 Clarendon Avenue back on the market. The property is listed with Potsidis’s own brokerage, Geo Properties, and realtor Timothy Forbes says the renovations are more than cosmetic. The kitchen received a complete overhaul, the house was outfitted with Smart Home capabilities and some layouts were changed. But Forbes says Potsidis kept the mid-century modern aesthetic in mind.
“It was almost like bringing the outside in, and everyone just loves it,” he says.
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80 Clarendon Ave., Providence, is on the market for $2,300,000. It has five beds and four-and-a-half baths over 5,500 square feet. (Photo credit: Geo Properties)
80 Clarendon Ave., Providence, is on the market for $2,300,000. It has five beds and four-and-a-half baths over 5,500 square feet. (Photo credit: Geo Properties)
The updated exterior palette was featured in the January issue of Rhode Island Monthly. The custom siding paint, by Adler's Hardware, is called "Blackness."
The updated exterior palette was featured in the January issue of Rhode Island Monthly. The custom siding paint, by Adler's Hardware, is called "Blackness."
Another living area, off the kitchen, is sunken in the traditional mid-century style.
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The first-floor master bedroom is open and airy with a modern lighting fixture.
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The stunning master bath boasts a double vanity and freestanding soaking tub.
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Another view of the master bath, with a spa shower suite with two shower heads and a bench.
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Another bedroom with views of the second-story backyard deck.
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Another bath with a walk-in shower.
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The second-story deck offers views of the property.
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A stone patio in the backyard. The property features two lots with about a half-acre of land in total, quite a bit of space and privacy for the East Side.
A stone patio in the backyard. The property features two lots with about a half-acre of land in total, quite a bit of space and privacy for the East Side.
