Renovations and Additions to a Reproduction Colonial

The owners of this house felt the need to expand their family living space, and to re-create their family room and kitchen, master suite and bath, and the laundry and mudroom areas.

They wanted a new side entry, a better use of the outdoor space, deck and back yard.

They also wanted a new two car garage with a useable space above that could eventually become an office and media room.

We added a portico to the front entrance, and another that makes the rear entrance more welcoming while also providing visual interest that highlights the bay in the master bedroom.

With a modest addition, we provided room for a spacious master bath above a remodeled downstairs bath, laundry and mudroom.

The interior finishes of the original house reflect its reproduction colonial style.

A new bay added the necessary room to the kitchen and a new rear entry gave access to the terrace and lovely back yard.

The space above the new garage has two large dormers that provide space for an office and/or studio and give a view of the river and meadows below the house, and transom lights above the garage doors add interest.

Wide plank pine floors, wainscot planking, and the pre-existing wood beams add to the theme.

However, white woodwork, bare windows and light walls, lighten the overall impression.

The newly re-done kitchen provides a transition to the new family room.

The new family room has a clean contemporary style that contrasts with the existing spaces.