A Thoughtful Modernization of an Historic Home

This renovation transformed a 1917 shingle style private residence with a series of interior strategies that prioritized comfort, function, and harmony with the home’s basic historic layout and amenities. A whole house electrical upgrade (with split panels) and new roof set the stage for a dramatic transformation with a transitional palette and elegant details.

On the main level, a compact service kitchen with a detached pantry and dining booth gave way to a galley kitchen with farmhouse sink, quartz counter, and radiant ceramic floor. The previous footprint became an eat-in baking prep station and coffee bar accented with a custom metal panel at the strair. A new half bath on the main level combined minimalist white porcelain fixtures with exposed brick from the rear of the historic chimney. The dining room was treated to a coffered ceiling, acid-treated cedar wainscotting, and bar. Upstairs, a Jack-and-Jill bedroom arrangement was reconstituted to create higher amenity storage and bathing amenities and nursery complete with integrated game shelves, cafe shutters, and recessed ceiling with indirect lighting scheme. A primary suite was orchestrated to accommodate an alcove with integrated storage, lighting, and accent wall, a walk-thru closet, and new primary bath with dual vanities, tub/jacuzzi spa platform and radiant ceramic floors. An attic bedroom was opened up on one side to be joined with the primary bedroom (via cantilevered balcony) as a lofted office space.

Plans can be seen HERE