For the rehabilitation of a 1799 ship captain’s home in Essex, Conn., local builder Sapia Builders and architect Scot Samuelson were tasked to bring new life into the historic home, 32 Main Residence, situated on the town’s Main Street.
The home’s post-and-beam structure and foundation was compromised and required partial demolition, but the team was able to redesign a new custom home that better suited today’s living requirements, while enhancing the traditional architecture.
Wendell Webber
In the new beaded inset custom kitchen, the team installed Marvin wood, double-hung windows, marble countertops, walnut floors, custom wood paneling backsplash, and two Kallista sinks.
To add some nautical flair, the team used Waterstone Faucets’ Traditional Wheel Pulldown Faucet for one of the room’s sinks. Its innovative design was inspired by a ship’s five-spoke wheel, according to the U.S.–based manufacturer, and includes solid brass construction, a spring-loaded, pre-rinse spray arm, a pulley braking system that prevents handle snapback, and a 20-inch reinforced, braided connection hose. It is available in 32 finishes.
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