A family with young children in Concord was outgrowing their raised ranch. They decided to add a second story by raising the roof and adding a shed dormer to make space for three bedrooms, a bathroom and a new stair with open oak treads, metal stringers and cable rails. Glass landings and a triple skylight above the stair lets light filter down 3 levels. Cascading front windows hint at the new stair behind.
Reimagine Colonial Spaces
This family with young children in Concord, wanted to convert their colonial to better fit their needs. We bumped out the kitchen and added an island to increase space for cooking and entertaining. A new deck and breakfast nook improves the flow to the outside. The old living room became a formal dining room. A much-needed mudroom and walk-in pantry were created. We added a front porch with closet space and guest pegs and bench for curb appeal. The old dining room became a first floor office, for working at home.
Bedroom Suite Addition Over Garage
Young parents decided to add a primary bedroom, walk-in closet, bathroom and laundry over an existing garage. The also decided to update the exterior of their existing house with new vinyl shingles and Harvey Replacement Vinyl Windows. The existing garage foundation was reinforced with helical piers. The new bathroom included a deep soaking tub, tiled shower and 2 sinks. The primary bedroom has a bay window seat that overlooks the back yard.
Porch Converted to Small Sunroom
A long time resident of an historic home in Wayland wanted a space where she could enjoy a beautiful western view. Rather than add on, we decided to convert an existing covered porch into a sunroom, by adding windows and sliding glass doors. The design was approved by the Historic Commission. The existing brick patio remained as the floor as well as the wood bead board ceiling. Now the owner can relax and watch the sun set year round.
Total Remodel to Age in Place
Empty nesters in Acton wanted to remodel their ranch so they could age in place, increase energy efficiency and host large family gatherings. We converted a breezeway into a tiled mud/laundry room, with walk-in pantry, accessible from the garage. We removed existing walls, remodeled the kitchen and added a family room with a cathedral ceiling insulated with closed cell insulation. Both bathrooms were remodeled, and a missing shower was added to the primary bathroom. All the interior trim and doors were replaced, and the entire inside was freshened with a new coat of paint and refinished wood floors. Exterior low maintenance upgrades included a new asphalt roof, vinyl shingle siding, azek trim, a replacement fiberglass garage door and replacement Harvey vinyl Low E windows. New trex entry landings, a larger patio and front paver walks complete the exterior improvements.
COVID Sunroom and Deck
We prepared a masterplan for a couple with twins to remodel a kitchen/dining/bathroom area and add a sunroom and deck with storage below. The sunroom and deck, were started at the beginning of the Covid Pandemic. The twins, who were attending school remotely, learned a lot by watching the addition being built. The gas fireplace was provided by Littleton Stove shop. The green slate, in a Versailles Pattern, was installed over a Schluter-Ditra membrane. The ceiling is MDF V groove paneling and the windows are Marvin Elevate. The deck has a Trex Rain Escape Underdeck Drainage System, which keeps water out of the storage space below. The access doors and screening are made of low maintenance Azek boards. The railing has round black aluminum balusters and a cocktail rail.
Cinderella Barn
This existing garage/workshop in Weston was not very functional or attractive. We added another car bay and exterior sheds for lawn tools and fire-wood. We built out the attic for storage and added a full stair. This opened up the first-floor level for 2 cars and a larger workshop. We created a barn aesthetic by adding a stone veneer base, transom, barn doors and goose neck lights. We enhanced the drab appearance of the existing concrete block structure by adding a mix of cedar shingle and pine vertical board and batten siding, black windows and green asphalt roofs.
Mid Century Modern
A young family wanted to expand, open up and modernize their 1950’s ranch while staying true to the original mid-century style. A bedroom was added at the front of the house along with an entry porch and foyer. An existing bedroom was remodeled into a master bathroom with black and white tile and a soaking tub and a large walk in closet. The wall between the kitchen and the dining room was removed and the opening between living and dining was enlarged. The kitchen was re-arranged to include a pantry, peninsula, bookshelves and a big window overlooking the back yard. White cabinets and white subway tile contrast nicely with wood floating shelves, an oak floor and bright accent colors.
Removing Dining Room Wall
After removing walls and installing french pocket doors, this project went the extra mile for in home comfort with a dog feeding station by the back door and a hand held shower feature for pet bathing.
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