May 20, 2014

The Painters Are Back (Historic Furnishings Plan, Phase II)

Even after 182 years, the interior of the house remains remarkably intact. Extensive paint analysis of each room, an in-depth examination of the layers of alterations made over the years, and research into our Tredwell archives have revealed the family undertook a house-wide redecoration in the 1850s.

Last fall, we completed a major and meticulous restoration and re-interpretation of the ground floor kitchen, family room, and hall, the first phase in implementing the recommendations of our Historic Furnishings Plan.

In preparation for painting the stair hall on four floors, we removed 80 years of long-outdated 20th century technology: phone jacks, fire detectors, intercom systems, doorbells. And wires, wires, wires.

wires galore
 

The colors are the same delicious warm ochre as the newly restored ground floor hall.

Wall Color

Wall Color

Trim Color

Trim Color

 

 

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