We were first approached by the clients with the question “what can we do to our house to make it look right and work better for us?”. The existing exterior was a mix of architectural styles, from Farmhouse to contemporary Colonial, leaving the house ‘not quite sure what it wanted to be’. Some of the interior spaces were dark, in need of a refresh, and involved inefficient circulation. 

We started the design exercise with a series of subtractive gestures on the exterior, while enlarging and unifying window sizes to pull additional natural daylight into the home’s interior. The addition of a Pergola and new entry doors on the rear embraces the expansive backyard and provides a more balanced connection and circulation between the interior and exterior. Interior spaces were met with a sophisticated and quiet palette, often tying in some of the client’s existing furniture. 

A reorganization of the Primary Bedroom Suite unlocked underused space to create a more generous walk through closet and light filled bathroom. The result is an elevated and refined home with minimal intervention and maximum effect.