Remodeling this 1980s suburban builder home presented both challenges and opportunities. The original structure, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century developments, lacked the refinement and coherence often associated with colonial-style homes. While the 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 careful 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 cozy intimacy that suits a family home.