For years to come - Seldom Scene Interiors

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section focus: traditional family homes
For years to come
“The detailing, both inside and outside a house, determines the
difference between a simple replica and a standout example
of traditional craftsmanship tailored for modern living.”
Ted Goodnow, chief executive and founder, Woodmeister Corporation,
master builder of ‘Out To Sea’
Link to the past
Memories are made of this – a new house from
Woodmeister maintains the Newport traditions
but puts the focus firmly on lifestyle
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rchitectural styles are so entrenched in
some areas, they have become symbolic of a
particular period in US history. The shinglestyle houses of Newport, Rhode Island offer such a
legacy, it is scarcely surprising that much of the new
housing in the district reflects this heritage.
This house, built on the site of the largest battle
of the US Revolution, the Battle of Rhode Island,
reflects that architectural influence. Designed by
John Grosvenor, Paul Weber and Ray Goddard
of Newport Collaborative Architects (NCA), the
house captures the essence of the traditional New
England coastal summer homes.
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Principal architect John Grosvenor says Out
To Sea, as the house is named, was a joint venture
with Woodmeister Corporation, a master builder
that specializes in custom millwork and cabinetry.
“For this reason, it was important to focus on
the detailing. Long verandahs, covered porches
and the use of indigenous materials, such as cedar
and stone, were essential. The design also needed
to reflect the millwork expertise of the company.”
Located in the Carnegie Abbey estate, the house
was designed to maximize the view of Narragansett
Bay. It also acknowledges the Adirondack style of
the neighboring golf club premises.
“The house reflects a new frontier lifestyle; a
more bucolic way of living, where the emphasis is
on comfort and relaxation,” says Grosvenor.
Newport Collaborative Architects has a staff of
42, and specializes in historic restoration projects
and the design of educational facilities, hotels,
resorts and private residences. The company’s
offices are located in Newport and Providence, RI.
For further information, contact Newport
Collaborative Architects, Inc (NCA), phone
(401) 846 9583, fax (401) 846 9808. Email:
newport@ncarchitects.com. Or visit the website:
www.ncarchitects.com.
Preceding pages: Out To Sea is
a new luxury home designed in
the style of traditional Newport
summer houses.
Above left: The garaging, at
right, is linked to the main
house by a breezeway. NCA
says the numerous gables and
shingle siding are woven in a
tight tapestry.
Top and above: Porches provide
welcome summer shade.
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Above: The main entrance
to the house is enhanced by
a solid mahogany, nauticalstyle pilot house that nestles
into the front portico. This
features Woodmeister customcrafted curved doors and
antique curved glass panels.
For added peace of mind, the
house comes with a five-year
warranty, and is covered by the
Woodmeister Continuous Care
Home Maintenance Plan.
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ith any new home project, peace of mind is
vital. Knowing your home is in the hands
of a team of experienced professionals
allows you to relax and enjoy the process.
Master Builder Woodmeister specializes in
such assurances. From the initial design through to
the finer details of the workmanship, the company
oversees every step of its new home projects.
For this house, Woodmeister project managed
the entire operation. Ted Goodnow, Woodmeister
CEO and founder, says the key to the success of the
project was the early coordination of the architectural and interior design teams.
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“Bringing in the interior designer early on in
the planning allowed for intricate detailing and
the thoughtful placement of all systems to ensure
optimum form and functionality,” he says. “It also
meant Woodmeister’s design and engineering of
the custom millwork and cabinetry could be integrated throughout the interior.
Goodnow says the house was effectively
designed simultaneously from the inside-out and
outside-in. This varies from a typical project where
a house is designed by an architect, the interior
space and systems are fitted, and at the very end,
the house is furnished by an interior designer.
Some of the individual features that make this
house stand out include the nautical-style pilot
house entry in solid mahogany, and a secret widow’s
walk with a floating mahogany roof deck, hidden
between the gables and roof peaks.
“Newport mansions built in the 19th century are
famed for their old-world craftsmanship. Our work
here is in that same tradition,” says Goodnow.
For more details, contact Woodmeister
Corporation, 62 Washington St, Worcester, MA
01608, phone (508) 753 5343, fax (508) 753 4725.
Email: info@woodmeistercorp.com. Or visit the
website: www.woodmeistercorp.com
Above: Custom millwork by
Woodmeister enhances the
traditional look of the formal
living room. The design of
the millwork and cabinetry
provides continuity throughout
the house.
Left: Paneled cabinetry and
a painted arch feature in the
master bathroom.
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Above: Transom windows
with antique restoration glass
allow plenty of natural light
to flood the house, ensuring
a light, airy interior. Seldom
Scene Interiors was involved
with the project from its onset.
As well as collaborating with
Woodmeister on the spatial
planning, the company was
responsible for the choice of
all surfaces, soft furnishings,
lighting, plumbing fixtures,
hardware and appliances.
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hile the craftsmanship in the Out To
Sea house is on a par with traditional
Newport mansions, the interior reflects a
mix of design influences. Interior designer Wendy
Valliere of Seldom Scene Interiors says to meet the
needs of a 21st-century lifestyle, the interior is a
combination of traditional Newport sea cottage
and Nantucket homesteads.
“There is a fairy-tale element to the house,” she
says. “This is particularly evident in the shingle
exterior, and the way the roofline drops in a little
wave. That is a very Newport look.
“On the interior, however, we opted for more
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of a Nantucket-Cape Cod influence. These
interiors are traditionally softer and lighter, and
feature a greater use of glass. They are also a little
less formal, which suits modern lifestyles and the
way people prefer to entertain today.”
The layout of the rooms reflects this approach.
Valliere, whose company was involved with the
project from its conception, opted for an open
floorplan for the living areas and kitchen.
“People are moving away from formal parlors and dining rooms. This house reflects a more
casual lifestyle – there is no super formal area.”
The furnishings reinforce the casual-elegant
design approach. Paint colors feature a muted
palette of pastels mixed with gray, chosen to reflect
the natural surroundings and the color of the sea.
A mix of textures adds interest. In the living
room, heavy slub linens are paired with opaque
sheers and a casual, flat-weave rug that introduces
color to the room without being overbearing.
“Warm wood tones, such as the darker wood
floor in the kitchen, help to ground the lighter
elements,” says Valliere.
For more information, contact Seldom Scene
Interiors Inc, 237 Maple St, Stowe, VT 05672, phone
(802) 253 3770. Email: design@nantucket.net.
Top: Seldom Scene Interiors
specified
painted
wood
cabinetry with simple, clean
lines in a traditional Nantucket
style. The kitchen cabinetry
was designed to look like
furniture, with large appliances
integrated.
Above and left: Luxurious linens
adorn the bed in the master
bedroom (above). Tiling (left)
reflects the natural patterns of
the coastal environment.
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Above: Integrated appliances
include a 48-inch, side-by-side
Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer
with an icemaker on the door.
All the kitchen appliances were
supplied by Clarke, a New
England wholesale distributor
for Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko,
Scotsman, Best and Eurotech.
The company’s new Milford
showroom includes the Water
Appliance
Gallery,
which
features sinks, faucets and bath
ensembles from KWC.
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n keeping with the high level of specification
evident throughout the Out To Sea project, the
design team specified top-of-the-line kitchen
appliances. These were supplied by Clarke, a New
England wholesale distributor that specializes in
luxury appliances.
The 36-inch stainless steel Wolf R366 all-gas
range with six burners is large enough to cater to
the owners’ entertaining needs. This range features
a 4.9cu ft, fan-forced convection oven and a cooktop with both simmer and high-speed burners.
Other appliances are integrated into the
cabinetry to retain a traditional furniture look.
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These include a 48-inch, side-by-side Sub-Zero 695
refrigerator-freezer with an icemaker in the door.
Other appliances include Sub-Zero undercounter wine storage units, a Wolf convection
microwave oven and an Asko 3251FI dishwasher.
Clarke is an appliance information and resource
center selling to independent appliance retailers.
The company recently opened a new Milford
showroom with complete kitchen displays.
For further information, contact Clarke, 393
Fortune Blvd, Milford, MA 01757-1723, phone
(508) 435 6226, fax (508) 435 6860. Or visit the
website: www. clarkecorp.com.
Above: The large-capacity,
stainless steel Wolf range
features six gas burners. A
chrome KWC faucet above the
range makes pot-filling easy.
Far left: Clarke supplied a
Scotsman under-counter wine
storage unit and beverage
center.
Left: An Asko dishwasher was
specified for its quiet, energyefficient operation.
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Above: Interior doors are
from Karona, a specialist in
the design and manufacture
of quality doors for both
residential and commercial
use. Karona has been in
business for 24 years and puts
its success down to investment
in
up-to-date
engineering
technology and components.
The company sources materials
from sustainable forests in
accordance with the Forest
Stewardship Council.
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he attention to detail that went into the
construction of the house is also evident
in the selection of interior doors. Karona
paneled doors were specified to complement the
interior detailing.
Karona offers nearly 6000 standard designs,
which include paneled, louvered, glass and bifold
doors, as well as certified fire-labeled doors. In
addition to this collection, doors can be customized
to meet your particular design requirements. You
can also choose from a wide variety of veneers.
While doors in the Out To Sea project have a
high-quality paint finish, Karona can pre-finish
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doors to provide a UV-cured, high-end furnituretype finish.
Karona doors are manufactured from a stable,
solid-core material that resists expansion, contraction and cracking. These are combined with
A-grade veneers, chosen to meet or exceed standards set by the national standards association.
For added peace of mind, Karona interior
residential doors have a limited lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact Karona, 4100
Karona Court, Caledonia, MI 49316, phone (616)
554 3551, fax (616) 554 3902. Or visit the website:
www.karonadoor.com.
very home needs good insulation and the
Out To Sea project is no exception. Icynene®
foam insulation was supplied and installed
by Environmental Foam Systems.
Designed to fit easily into difficult spaces,
such as the corners of roof gables, Icynene greatly
reduces air infiltration by sealing even the smallest
gaps. The insulation provides its own air infiltration protection and moisture control to ensure
homes can achieve maximum energy efficiency.
For more information, contact Environmental
Foam Systems, phone (401) 841 5594, fax (401) 847
5462. Website: www.environmentalfoam.com.
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Above: The house is kept warm
in winter and cool in summer
by Icynene® insulation from
Environmental Foam Systems.
This insulating system fits even
the most hard-to-reach corners.
Left: Icynene is easy to install, as
it is made on the spot, through
a chemical reaction that causes
liquid ingredients to expand
into every corner, wrap around
every obstruction, and adhere
to walls, beams and rafters.
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This page: Bathrooms in the Out
To Sea home are fully equipped
to provide a touch of luxury.
Featured above is the Time and
Temperature Control for the
customized Steamist steam
bath in the master bathroom.
Steamist controls are available
in ten designer finishes.
Facing page: The Steamist
steam bath provides therapeutic relaxation.
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athrooms today are frequently designed as
retreats – places where you can take time
out to relax at the end of a busy day. The
master bathroom in this house is no exception. As
well as an inviting decor and large tub, it features
the Steamist steam bath.
While the physical and mental benefits of
steam bathing have been recognized for centuries,
the advantages of having such a system in your
home are only now becoming widely appreciated.
Designer Wendy Valliere of Seldom Scene
Interiors says the busy lifestyles people lead have
created a need for therapeutic relaxation.
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“We like to think of the master bathroom as a
spa, rather than just another serviceable room,”
she says. “The Steamist steam bath helps to create
that sense of a spa retreat. There’s no need to visit
the gym for a relaxing steam bath, and the whole
family can enjoy the benefits.”
Steamist steam baths are simple to operate, and
the system is easily connected to existing plumbing and electrical services.
The Steamist steam bath was supplied by The
Portand Group, 74 Salem Rd, N Billerica, MA
01862, phone (877) 382 8153. Or visit the website:
www.theportlandgroup.com.
Architect: Newport Collaborative Architects (NCA), 14 Pelham St, Newport,
RI 02840, phone (401) 846 9583, fax (401) 846 9808.
Email: newport@ncarchitects.com. Website: www.ncarchitects.com
Interior design: Seldom Scene Interiors, 237 Maple St, Stowe,
VT 05672, phone (802) 253 3770, fax (802) 253 3780.
Email: design@nantucket.net
Master builder, millwork and custom cabinetry: Woodmeister
Corporation, 62 Washington St, Worcester, MA 01608, phone (508) 753 5343,
fax (508) 753 4725. Email: info@woodmeistercorp.com.
Website: www.woodmeistercorp.com
Framer and exterior trim carpenter: Highland Builders, 9 Warren Ave,
Tiverton, RI 02878, phone (401) 625 1667, fax (401) 624 8563.
Email: wesdean@cox.net
Interior doors: Karona, 4100 Karona Court, Caledonia, MI 49316,
phone (616) 554 3551, fax (616) 554 3902. Website: www.karonadoor.com
Insulation: Environmental Foam Systems, 15 Vernon Av, Newprt, RI 02840,
phone (401) 841 5594, fax (401) 847 5462.
Website: www.environmentalfoam.com
Kitchen appliances: Clarke, 393 Fortune Blvd, Milford,
MA 01757-1723, phone (508) 435 6226, fax (508) 435 6860.
Website: www.clarkecorp.com
Steam shower system: Steamist Co Inc, 275 Veterans Blvd, Rutherford,
NJ 07070, phone (201) 933 0700, fax (201) 933 0746.
Website: www.steamist.com
Supplier of Steamist system: The Portland Group, 74 Salem Rd, N Billerica,
MA 01862, phone (877) 382 8153. Website: www.theportlandgroup.com
Tiling: Down East Tile, 723 Sylvan Park Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, phone
(802) 253 7001, fax (802) 253 0802. Website: www.downeasttile.com
Photography by Sam Gray Photography
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