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Builder Tom O’Connor led the effort to construct about 100 linear feet of stone wall on the interior of this Little Compton property. He found the stones at a nearby farm — remnants from a previous stone wall that might have been constructed centuries ago — and painstakingly repurposed them to look like they had always been there at the new site.

New stone walls are the soul of a home in Little Compton

Stone walls and Little Compton — it’s difficult to imagine one without the other. Treasured artifacts of New England, they have lined the streets and woven through properties of this area … more

By Lucy Probert | 12/19/21

This home on Elm Lane in Barrington listed and sold immediately earlier this year, at the asking price of $1,695,000. Two Residential Properties teams, Kirk Shryver and the Friedman Group, represented the sellers and buyers, respectively.

Predictions for 2022: Expect more of the same in luxury market

While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries, it’s been a catalyst for the luxury real estate market. Demand and prices soared in 2020, and they continued soaring in 2021. Will it … more

By Joan D. Warren | 12/18/21

This Rhode Island home was built offsite and delivered in pieces to a lot that had been prepared with utilities and foundation. One industry expert says customers are getting finished houses about five months after placing an order.

The appeal of the mod

So many buyers, so little inventory. Skyrocketing prices and a shortage of existing homes for sale have led some buyers to investigate whether they should build a home instead of getting caught up … more

By Karen Flaherty | 12/16/21

Natural greenery, especially blending multiple styles, can bring life to any table or home. Says the designer: “For the table, it’s all about height and color variation. That doesn’t mean going overboard with color, but maybe adding a couple of wood tones with white and some green or red mixed in.”

Go green for the holidays

Holly berries, evergreen boughs, mistletoe, kissing balls. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to deck the halls with greenery, the best way to make your home feel fresh and festive. … more

By Lucy Probert | 12/15/21

In smaller spaces, utilize a loft bed to create a cozy escape.

ADVICE: Design a room to grow for your kids

As parents, we often hear, “Enjoy it, they grow up so fast.” Ironically, this well-intentioned wisdom is most often shared during a parenting moment that we are not, in fact, enjoying. … more

By Elizabeth Norton | 8/21/21

This Dutch Colonial on Woodland Road in Barrington is a perfect example of what’s happening in the “luxury” homes market. A few years ago, it would be considered a really nice, upper middle class home in a great neighborhood, close to the center of town off Rumstick Road in Barrington — the type of home that might sell for about $700,000. In fact, it is assessed by the Town of Barrington at $695,000. With modern upgrades and beautiful renovations — and in this market — it sold this summer for $1.3 million. Sellers were represented by the Kirk Schryver Team of Residential Properties, and the Buyers were represented by Kris Chwalk of Residential Properties.

In this market, million-dollar sales are a dime a dozen

Back in the old days — like, two years ago! — a million-dollar real estate deal was something special. Million-dollar sales did not happen often. They were reserved for only the very top … more

By Scott Pickering | 8/20/21

Once an RV garage, this home now sparkles day or night. The roofline in the background reveals the original garage, before two additions were constructed (garden room to the left, entryway and mudroom to the right). The elegant library was a featured element in the design.

The writer’s studio – From RV garage to a relaxing home

Architect Gale Goff has enjoyed her share of unique projects. This Little Compton hideaway skews to the “unique” end of the spectrum. Dubbed “The Writer’s Studio” (by … more

By Scott Pickering | 8/20/21

The plantings around the pool provide both privacy and a very soft, elegant atmosphere. Brooke said: “There were so many big trees and beautiful plantings on the site, and there was woods behind it. The whole space was surrounded by natural areas, and the homeowner really liked that look, liked the natural stone on the property, so we wanted everything with did to blend with that natural setting … In a space like this you want to clean it up, but make it feel like it’s always been there.”

Big plans for intimate spaces

Brooke Merriam has learned a handful of truths in her 15 years as a landscape designer. One is to work with what you’ve got. Terrain, soil, weather, sunlight — they typically can’t … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/3/21

Thought they had been friends and colleagues for a long time, Elizabeth Kirk and Lisa Schryver didn’t decide to form their own team until New Year’s Day. What followed was the most historic year anyone could imagine.

New real estate team found success amid chaos

It’s difficult to believe that a little more than a year ago, the Kirk Schryver Team did not exist. It feels like they’ve been together forever. They haven’t. Their professional … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/2/21

Award-winning architect David Andreozzi on creating art, with a sense of place

For award-winning architect, it starts with a foundation

With his innate sense of style and understanding of how light, form and function intersect, Barrington-based architect David Andreozzi has become a master of his craft. While some of his success … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/1/21

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