While the original house nodded loosely to the colonial vernacular, it lacked proportion, material depth, and meaningful presence. Our approach sought to reinterpret and elevate these colonial cues through a modern lens; refining the architectural language, simplifying and sharpening the detailing, and giving the home a more grounded, timeless face to the street.

The entry sequence was completely reimagined, replacing the shallow, indistinct porch with a bold, wood-clad canopy that frames a new custom front door. Designed and carved by a family artist, the door became the symbolic and literal centerpiece of the remodel; a deeply personal gesture that grounds the house in the clients' own story. This layering of personal and architectural history was a guiding principle throughout the project.

Inside, we addressed one of the home’s most pressing shortcomings: a fragmented and disconnected floor plan that isolated living spaces rather than linking them. We opened key walls and reoriented rooms to create intuitive, flowing relationships between kitchen, dining, and living areas, allowing family life to unfold naturally across the main level. Light, views, and circulation were all carefully considered, creating a feeling of openness without sacrificing the intimacy that suits a family home.

Upstairs, we extended the primary suite to include a new office nook, introducing a larger window to bring in morning light while maintaining privacy through the use of built-in shelving. The secondary bedrooms were refreshed with improved storage, new finishes, and better access to natural light, helping the upper floor feel cohesive and calm.

Materially, the project balances a bold yet sophisticated palette. The exterior is rendered in deep iron grey punctuated by warm wood accents that add texture and scale. Inside, shades of teal (a nod to the clients favorite color) blend with natural woods and soft neutral tones to create a grounding backdrop, allowing colorful furnishings and collected objects to feel curated rather than chaotic. Every material was selected with the goal of creating warmth, tactility, and longevity.

Uncovering the original structure revealed another layer of complexity. The house had been built with significant deficiencies; walls assembled without sheathing, thin layers of rigid insulation providing the only thermal barrier, and large areas left poorly insulated altogether. Correcting these issues became essential not only for comfort and efficiency, but for the long-term durability of the home. New insulated ZIP sheathing and windows, robust insulation, and improved detailing were integrated into the remodel, bringing the house up to a standard befitting its renewed design.