
Double Take
A walk around the side of the 1855 Greek Revival home reveals an unexpectedly modern addition out back.
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Traditional toile wallpaper and an antique pier mirror decorate the foyer.
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The airy kitchen in the addition includes cabinets made from reclaimed poplar and a set of dining chairs original to the home.
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A view of the farmhouse’s modern kitchen addition, designed to include a sleeping porch on the second floor.
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The frame of the original home was left exposed to show the transition between the old and the new.
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Bonus Images
Bob Doyle and Alex von Hoffmann in the “knuckle” that connects the original home with the addition.
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The traditional toile wallpaper in the foyer is the same used in von Hoffman’s mother’s home.
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Antique wood from the property’s outbuildings was used to create new millwork—including this secret door in a guest bedroom.
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The kitchen chairs are original to the home and were repaired and refinished locally.
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