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Providence Historic Home Renovation & Addition: Modernizing a 1930 Spanish Revival
How Do You Modernize a Historic Providence Home Without Losing Its Architectural Charm? Transforming a historic home requires a delicate balance of preserving original...
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Framing the Harbor: Reimagining 1830s Windows for Water Views
In the early 19th century, homes were built for shelter, not for scenery. Windows were small to conserve heat, and layouts were compartmentalized to trap warmth. This historic...
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The Vertical Kitchen: Expanding Historic Homes Upward
In dense historic neighborhoods like Providence, expanding a home often poses a geometric problem: there is simply nowhere to go but up. Homeowners frequently face a choice...
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Blackstone Boulevard: Opening Floor Plans in 1911 Estates
Blackstone Boulevard is one of Providence’s most prestigious addresses, defined by its grand architecture and mature landscapes. However, homes built here in the early 20th...
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Restoring Grandeur: Updating the Historic Cherry-Hallworth House
In the world of historic preservation, the line between "updating" and "erasing" is often thin. This is especially true on Providence’s East Side, where homes carry significant...
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Speed vs. Quality: Building a Custom Waterfront Home in 7.5 Months
In the world of luxury construction, there is a pervasive myth that high quality requires a slow timeline. Homeowners are often told to expect a 12 to 18-month schedule for a...
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Building Up: Maximizing Waterfront Views in Narragansett
The allure of the Narragansett coast is the view, but capturing that view often requires building up. For homeowners, this presents a specific challenge: navigating the strict...
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Mastering FEMA Compliance: A North Kingstown Coastal Renovation
Building on the Rhode Island coast offers breathtaking views, but it also comes with a complex web of federal regulations. For homeowners in flood zones, adding square footage...
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The Secret to Modernizing 1930s Layouts (Without Ruining the Charm)
The "East Side" Dilemma: Character vs. Flow If you live in a historic home on Providence’s East Side—whether it’s a 1920s brick Georgian or a 1930s Colonial—you likely face the...
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Coastal Modern Dream Achieved: Tiverton Coastal Home by Hill & Harbor Design + Build
Perched gracefully above the Sakonnet River in Tiverton, Rhode Island, a newly completed custom Coastal Modern home stands as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of Hill...
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Hill & Harbor Design Build’s Landmark Transformation: Crafting Providence History
The recent sale of this historic Elmgrove Avenue home for a remarkable $5,459,827 underscores the enduring allure of exceptional historic home renovation and the impact of...
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