HOW CAN A RESTORATION PROJECT MEET THE NEEDS OF A FAMILY WITH YOUNG KIDS?

ITS A BALANCING ACT.

The challenge of this project was to marry existing historic details with the needs of an active young family who love to entertain. The existing house had not been touched in many decades and while it featured a host of interesting old house parts, it needed a total renovation. 

An entirely new kitchen (with secret power room) was inserted on the main living level, centered by one of the home’s historic fireplaces. The renovation goal was to try and reserve and at times, relocate, the best of the historic elements while building a new 21st century home that will grow and change with the family. The clawfoot tub was repurposed in the master bath, wrapped in scalloped wall tile.
A rooftop addition features an adaptable suite that converts from a home office to a guest room with ease. A small bar makes hosting guest on the adjacent rooftop deck a breeze. The crisp clean new stair language serves as a foil to the rich detailing of the original stairs.
New stairs up to the roof level are mirrored by stairs to the now-lowered and finished basement. The crisp clean new stair language serves as a foil to the rich detailing of the original stairs.