Guilford, CT
The owners of this 1863 Italianate home came to us with the unique experience of having grown up in the house. The primary goal of the second-generation homeowners was to restore the house to its original grandeur, with a secondary focus on improving function and updating the building shell.
Overall, existing details were repaired, recreated, or improved. The entry foyer was opened to its original layout, exposing the stair, and connecting the house to the new addition at the rear of the house. The addition, completed with details that match the existing house, addresses the necessary functional improvements. It includes a bright and useful kitchen that is perfect for the homeowner’s enjoyment of cooking and entertaining, and a proper master suite.
This home is now prepared to welcome families for generations to come.
Guilford, CT
The existing 1950s colonial home had some nice details but the layout on the first floor was not functional and really isolated the kitchen from the main living spaces. This renovation began with stripping away the connection to the existing garage and instead adding to the other side of the main volume to create a new kitchen, half bath and mudroom space that connected to a new large garage with living space above. The new barn-like garage with metal roofing and shiplap siding mimics the existing garage and helps to distinguish it from the more formal colonial main house.
Our clients wished for a large, entertaining kitchen with a considerable table, casual island seating, bar area and access to a butler’s pantry. The new kitchen addition volume, with vaulted ceiling and painted beams, is now the epicenter of the home, connected to both the more formal entertaining areas, the relaxed hang-out spot above the new garage, and access to the garage through a new mudroom entry.
The home is situated within the local yacht club neighborhood and the owners are avid boaters so the interior boasts a classic, coastal palette of whites and blues with nautical inspired lighting and furnishings accented with chrome, rope and warm woods.
The existing house had very little connection to the rear year and creating an outdoor living space was a priority – especially with the desire to add a pool. We added a large porch & balcony along the whole width of the main house, with connections to the new kitchen and living room area on the first floor and the primary bedroom suite on the second.
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Madison, CT
This well-built 1794 Cape Colonial came with many attractive details like wide plank hardwood flooring, central fireplace, functional layout and a level 1 acre lot with two outbuildings. It was a great start for our client who returned to this Connecticut shoreline town that she enjoyed as a child.
The Main House interior received an overall refresh of finishes with efforts focused on updating the primary suite, guest baths, the kitchen and the butler’s pantry. The Main House exterior was enhanced with new cedar and metal roofs, additional trim details, a spacious screened porch and a generous stone patio.
A short walk down a garden path sits a two-story barn that was converted into a welcoming Guest House. Sliding barn doors and a bronze glass door frame the entry to an open living space, complete with a full kitchen, living and dining areas. Upstairs, guests will find a bedroom, full bath, and cozy TV area.
Nestled at the back of the property, an old corn crib has been transformed into a useful potting shed with storage.
The blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces makes it easy to enjoy all this property has to offer.
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Guilford, CT
This colonial style house, originally built in 1803, was given a new life. By moving the kitchen and daily dining spaces to the back of the house, and opening up the floor plan, the family can now enjoy the breathtaking views of their riverside property. Additionally, roof lines were altered to increase second floor living space, and the overall aged interiors were brightened up.
There was also an opportunity to transform the outbuildings on this property, making it an extra special place for the homeowner and their guests for years to come.
Madison, CT
This large renovation of an addition included kitchen, dining and living spaces that were meant to complement the farmhouse aesthetic of the home and accommodate all the newer modern living spaces with easy access to the yard.
Guilford, CT
The existing structure was built in 1898 as a barn on the property of Joseph E Wyatte in Guilford, CT. Converted into a multi-generational home, the simple Gothic Architectural details are combined with modern building technologies to create a warm, unique home to be enjoyed for many generations to come.
Guilford, CT
This archetypal two story workman’s cottage was built in 1890 on a quiet street just off the Guilford Green. It had a large 1970’s rear addition overlooking the yard to which the family gravitated. The scale of the rooms in the original house felt small and disjointed which made them difficult for the family to use. Our clients were interested in considering ways to adapt the existing floor plan through careful renovations and built-ins to suit their needs.
Guilford, CT
Captivated by the waterfront views, our clients purchased a 1980s shoreline residence that was in need of a modern update. They entrusted us with the task of adjusting the layout to meet their needs and infusing the space with a palette inspired by Long Island Sound – consisting of light wood, neutral stones and tile, expansive windows and unique lighting accents. The result is an inviting space for entertaining and relaxing alike, blending modern aesthetics with warmth seamlessly.
Guilford, CT
The main goal for the renovation of an existing, FEMA compliant house was to maximize the outdoor living space and to capture the amazing views of the coastline. Three levels of outdoor living and large glass doors that fully open bring the outside in and create an oasis perfect for entertaining.
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The Alvah Kelsey home was built in 1841 and includes a 3,500 sq. ft. main house and over 2,500 sq. ft. of stately barns and outbuildings sited on over 2 acres of lovely yards and gardens. Our clients were interested in renovating the main house and creating a separate home in a portion of the barns to accommodate their multi-generational family.
Part of the Alvah Kelsey estate, a portion of this large barn complex has been renovated into a comfortable home which incorporates the charm and beauty of the old barn.
The project is located just west of the historic Guilford Green. The existing building was a late nineteenth-century Victorian cow barn that had since fallen into disrepair. Zoning regulations permitted for the conversion of this barn into a single family residence with the understanding that it would retain its identity as a barn in relationship to the main house. It was also required to be built to the exact size and height of the original structure.
