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Home of the Week: In East Bridgewater, a four-bedroom starter home in the $300s
Get a drink from the wine or coffee bars and enjoy it on the screen porch.
By John R. Ellement Globe Staff,Updated April 30, 2021, 5:00 a.m.
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Taxes $5,161 (2021)
Itâs a short walk from this house to 123-acre Robbins Pond, which MassWildlife lists as one of the places in the state that âconsistently produces trophy-sized bass.â Indeed, Robbins Pond is coveted by largemouth bass aficionados.
Returning home from the pond and its shallow waters, one finds a home in which the white front door stands out against the deep red wood-shingles, as well as three red-brick stairs flanked by evergreens.
Taxes $5,161 (2021)
It’s a short walk from this house to 123-acre Robbins Pond, which MassWildlife lists as one of the places in the state that “consistently produces trophy-sized bass.’’ Indeed, Robbins Pond is coveted by largemouth bass aficionados.
Returning home from the pond and its shallow waters, one finds a home in which the white front door stands out against the deep red wood-shingles, as well as three red-brick stairs flanked by evergreens.
Inside, this home welcomes with an open floor plan encompassing the living and kitchen areas. The entrance leads into the living area, where the ceiling rises to a peak, creating an airy space. Running along the right side as one enters are three sets of double windows and a narrow closet with a barn-style door painted a flat blue. The walls in the downstairs common areas are painted Benjamin Moore’s “White Sand,’’ and the floors are vinyl planks that mimic wood.
Alex Zarour of Virtually Here Studios
Pasadena-based interior designer Kirsten Blazek took a 50s ranch house and infused it with modern, Southwest style.
Other house-hunters saw a nondescript Ranch house with dated interiors. Interior designer Kirsten Blazek saw an opportunity to create her very own oasis of California cool. Christine Lennon – April 21, 2021
âThereâs no logical reason why I am so attracted to the American Southwest,â says Kirsten Blazek, who was born in Scotland and moved to the States in her early 20s when she was a self-described âfresh-faced know-nothing.â âItâs the opposite of where I grew up. Maybe thatâs why I like it.â
Julia Lynn
Choosing a paint color for your walls can be one of the most daunting tasks of decorating one s interiors, and designers will agree that it s challenging for professionals no matter how many years of design experience, as the color can look different from room to room and at different hours in the day. Plus, it has to be harmonious with the other colors in the space, which can feel especially difficult when choosing a living room paint color or another area that may be full of well-collected pieces. Lucky for us, 13 of the country s top designers have shared their best tips for selecting the perfect paint color, common paint mistakes to avoid, and a few of their favorite paint colors, from creamy whites to dramatic greens.