for instance, is tone-on-tone gray. “It’s similar to a lot of antebellum homes where they
painted the trim and walls the same color,” Sherri says.
In keeping with the original wood and stone, she selected other natural elements,
such as soapstone for countertops. To create continuity, materials repeat throughout
the house, such as the tile for the laundry room floor and kitchen backsplash. “In the
old days they wouldn’t have had access to tons of different types of materials,” Sherri
says. “If you find something you like, it’s OK to stick with it.”
Everything, including the iron lighting fixtures and the wallpaper pattern in the
bathroom, was chosen with a nod to the history of the home. “We wanted it to be as
timeless as possible,” Sherri says. During the three-year renovation, more than
100 craftspeople, artisans, and contractors worked on the project. What would the
original builders say to them today? “Good job,” Doug says simply.
Sherri agrees. “I think they’d say, ‘Thank you for honoring our sweat and toil.’”
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