Project Description
Priorities
- Open up the home’s floor plan; update and enlarge the dated kitchen; modernize the exterior
Solutions
This 1960s-era home appealed to the owners
due to its modern framework and the vaulted wood ceilings on the main
floor. Unfortunately, the layout of the main level was comprised of
small rooms, which gave the house an unusually cramped and crowded
feeling.
The new design opens up the kitchen and dining room into
the large living room. Windows and skylights bring light deep into the
interior, highlighting the richness of the ceiling and giving the main
level a more open feel. New mahogany siding allows the home to
tastefully celebrate its roots while becoming a contemporary
neighborhood jewel.
Judges’ Comments
The judges agreed
that in a very high-priced construction market, the design team used its
dollars really effectively, deeming the front facade “a hundred times
better” than it was originally.
Spec List
Dishwasher: Bosch
Entry doors: Pella Corp
Interior doors: Jeld-Wen
Lighting fixtures: Lightolier
Paints/stains: Benjamin Moore; Minwax
Range: Zephyr
Skylights: Velux
Windows: Pella Corp.