Baker Batchelder Architects

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1937 Cape Transitional Renovation

This renovation transformed a once tiny kitchen into a workable space with a dining room opened up to form a gracious and sunny space. The space was also enhanced by a north facing screened porch rebuilt to into a sunny art studio!
Contractor: Creative Craftsmen. Photography: Tim Lenz
Country: United States
A dividing wall between the kitchen and the dining table is replaced by a breakfast bar that seats two and doubles as a buffet during larger parties.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation
Sunny dining area serves both formal occasions and everyday meals. For every day the table can seat 6; when the leaves are added the space can hold a party of 10. Multi-function spaces serve this small house well.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation
Opening up the dining room to the kitchen updates this classic house to suit today's lifestyle. The raised breakfast bar and microwave cabinet give diners seated at the table a sense of separation from the kitchen.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation
The working counters are laminate while the breakfast bar and the microwave cabinet were fashioned from a remnant stone to accommodate the budget. The counter top style microwave is concealed behind a fold away door when not in use.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation
The drop counter at the back door is a convenient spot for the mail and lunch bags, but cleans up easily for dinner parties. For big parties, leaves are added to the farm style table expanding it into the back door space so that 10 people can be seated around the table. The cabinet's maple top...
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation + Eat-In Nook
The convenient towel bar and the ledge behind the counter top add to the functionality of this small kitchen.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation
An open back entry that "cleans up" for parties. The cabinet both displays dishes and hides assorted mittens. Unseen to the right is a wall with hooks around a mirror and a shoe basket. The dining table expands into this space for parties. Details like the low wood panel in the door give the space...
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation + Back Entry
The old door to the north facing screened porch is retained after the porch is replaced with the new sun room that also functions as an art studio and office.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation+ Sun Room Addition
One small skylight brightens the sun room on the grayest of days. The radiator is covered with custom wooden grills.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation + Sun Room Addition
The sun room on the north side of the house makes a great year round place to read a book. With one small skylight the space is filled with light no matter the time of day.
Connecticut Kitchen Renovation + Sun Room Addition
The addition of a front porch and small entry hall bump out transformed the entrance to this home. No need to stand in the rain while waiting for someone to come to the door, and then enjoying a little breathing room between the front door and the stair to the upper floor is wonderful.
1937 Cape Transitional Renovation