Josh Nissenboim and Helen Rice helm local creative agency Fuzzco; their Spring Street single house
The homeowners opted not to update the east-facing wall with drywall. “We liked that you could see multiple layers of paint from the years of renovations,” Rice says.
: Neutral furnishings and fresh greens establish a natural palette in the living room (above) that doesn’t compete with the simple beauty of the original fireplace. In the adjacent dining area
Modern art by Tim Hussey brightens the guest room
In the bath, retro-inspired sconces suit the original sink.
The couple’s bedroom was painted navy to facilitate a good night’s sleep.
When the couple bought the building, this heart-pine door, originally the home’s back entry, was painted bright yellow. It’s been cleaned up and brought inside, but vestiges of the sunny paint color remain.
Rice, who studied studio art as an undergrad, conjured the mini geometric paintings on the mantel. The wood carvings were crafted by Nissenboim’s grandfather.
Rice and Nissenboim added a fence in the backyard for privacy; bulbs around its perimeter light up the space after dusk.
Johnny Tucker designed the back door’s modern yellow portico
Original doors were carefully stripped and preserved.
A piano found for $10 on Craigslist reflect the couple’s resourcefulness.
Rice’s own composition of clipboards
