The renovation of this single family residence included the kitchen, dining room, living room with the addition of a master bath.
The kitchen was opened up to the dining room and to the back yard. Flow through the living room was redirected, allowing for an enclave for reading or piano playing. Built-ins were added to the dining and living rooms in the forms of a hutch and bookcases for added storage.
In the attic, space was reallocated from a bedroom to create a master bath. With precise planning, a generous size light filled bath was created while maintaining a spacious room that doubles as an office and guest space.
Built by Quality Construction/Palo Duro East
Renovation of a pool house cabana and separate apartment in what had been an old horse barn on a sprawling property in Lincoln, MA. The building was gutted, reconfigured and the attic space was captured for additional living space.
The apartment has an open kitchen with shelves made from old bleacher seats from a school gym. The apartment was designed to allow for the occupants to age in place.
The cabana side was designed as a poolside entertainment space, with changing rooms and a rec room in the attic. The attic can accommodate guest overnight with custom trundle beds built into what would normally be dead space in the eaves. These tuck out of the way into perimeter benches when not in use.
Built by Woodland Building and Renovation.
The renovation of the existing kitchen had been long on the owners’ list of projects that needed to be done and finally the time had come as the appliances and plumbing fixtures started to fail. The kitchen was cramped and the porch off the back felt disconnected from the kitchen and blocked the view to the yard.
The kitchen and porch were gutted and a butler pantry removed to provide more room in the kitchen and connection to the dining room. The ceiling was opened up to take advantage of the unused attic above creating a lofty space and opportunity to draw the eye upward with the application of cast plaster panels.
An abundance of glass was paramount to opening up the views to the porch and back yard. A 17’ long sliding glass door was installed to join the porch and kitchen spaces easily while entertaining. Large windows fill the gable ends of the kitchen and the porch providing openings to the sky. Glass rails at the porch allow for an uninterrupted view of the yard and retractable vinyl panels with streamline heaters allow the porch to be used throughout the winter.
There is a custom bench that allows for a compact eating area in the kitchen. A light spine at the ceiling contains indirect wash lighting, pendants at the island and recessed speakers. To conceal wall mounted speakers, a custom geode shaped enclosure was designed to play off the angular texture at the ceiling.
Built by GCOR building+design
After living in the house for only a short period of time, the owners realized they wanted an en suite bath and walk-in closet for more privacy and to update the existing shared bath for guests. A few years later it was the tight dated kitchen that needed work. It was lacking views to the yard and required walking through the laundry room to get to the deck and out to the driveway.
The new bath and closet was created out of an existing underutilized bedroom. This afforded space for a large shower and vanity with a generous sized closet. The existing bath received updated finishes and fixtures as well as two tall storage cabinets.
A six foot deep addition was added across the back of the house at the main floor and walk out basement. The large kitchen now had great views and access out to the yard and deck which it hadn’t had before. The laundry off the kitchen is in it’s own space that can be closed off when entertaining and there was enough space left over for a mudroom and powder room.
The added space in the basement was given windows and glass doors to be used as a bright work shop or conversion to a bedroom at ground level.
Built by Burr Construction
This project was prompted by the desire to separate the existing attic room from the open roof deck which was used for entertaining by the whole family as well as to solve the water mitigation problems under the deck. The need for shade on the deck was necessary to fully enjoy the deck which receives lots of direct sun throughout the hot summer months.
A truly private bedroom was created while allowing for a more public separate access to the deck. The bedroom gained additional space for lounging and privacy with a new loft bridging the additional closet and custom adjustable shelving. This new perch affords new views out of an existing high window and a new one out to the hall overlooking the deck.
The deck was completely redone with new water flow direction and outlets including installation of advanced waterproofing materials . A new pergola was constructed to provide shading and a sense of enclosure while not blocking views. New storage and bar area were added for convenience.
Constructed by GCOR building + design
By taking extra space from a large master bedroom, we were able to create a generous master bath with a luxurious shower, space for a deep soaking tub and custom double vanity.
Built by Woodland Building and Renovation.
Renovation of house in Needham, MA with a new entry canopy, updated foyer, open kitchen and new laundry/mudroom.
Built by Woodland Building and Renovation.
The owners desired a two car attached garage with a mudroom to be added to their 1920’s Tudor style home.
The project seemed like a straightforward process from the outset but became more involved than any of us would have guessed. The house is in a flood plane and water shed area to the Charles River which required erosion mitigation measures and a large underground rain water retention system on the site. The design required review and approval from both the Historic and Zoning Boards.
After all the hearings and approvals, the owners have a garage that blends with the style of the house and a large mudroom for five.
Built by Eagles Nest Builder
Renovation of single-family residence including new kitchen and master bedroom suite.
Built by M.F. Keane Contracting.
Many times I have opportunities to do small projects which enhances a space with a functional piece, completing the finished look. These pieces are custom pieces that I have designed sometimes with the addition of existing pieces, such as a mantle or table that were modified to fit with the finish space.