This kitchen was not meeting the needs of this family, and certainly didn't reflect their taste. It was a challenge to keep an eye on the children outside and despite the kitchen being central to their lifestyle, it was separate from the rest of the home, and awkward to navigate for their family and guests. There wasn't a dedicated dining space and the cabinetry was low quality and previous contractors had cut corners. 

The arrival of their daughTer had these homeowners reconsidering the layout of their home to better accoMmodate both of their young children, but stumped about how to achieve it while staying true to the era of the hundred-year-old home. They worked with our Senior Designer, Vita to reimagine the space by expanding the footprint and ceiling height behind the home and reorienting the primary suite. This included adding a primary bath and walk-in closet, a secondary bath for the kids, and a third bedroom on the second floor.  

In addition to bringing new functionality to the second floor, the design embues the space with rich historic references and materials. It was important to these homowners that any added square footage stay true to the style of the home, rather than looking like a blatant addition. To acheive this, the exterior was finished with traditional slate tile roof and siding in harmony with the existing finish, and designd to subtly adjust the roofline to maximize useful space. Inside, the fresh cream wainscoting, embossed wallpaper, and Rejuvination crystal knobs add richness to the space and align with the era of the home.