The owners of this charming heritage home requested that the renovation create a comfortable “beach-y” feeling for the interiors. A serene palette of white and wood, using refurbished softwood floors, exposed beams and new shiplap walls, contributes to the relaxed aesthetic.

An unused porch was expanded and transformed into a new kitchen and a family room. While generously sized, the existing layout did not lend itself to family gatherings. By reorientating the space, the kitchen, with its vibrant blue island, became the focal point of the main floor. The expanded family room is anchored at one end by a stone hearth and by a generous window seat at the other. This space is washed in sunlight throughout the day and opens onto lovely mature gardens.

The roof required extensive repairs and was completely rebuilt over the back portion of the house. The roof work created opportunities, adjusting headroom in the new section to accommodate a comfortable master bedroom suite and exposing a dramatic ceiling in a large guest room at the front. Awkward second floor spaces in the original part of the house were reconfigured to make functional bedrooms, and a spacious shower was tucked into an existing dormer in the guest bath.

Extensive envelope upgrades were completed, including insulation and air sealing, replacement of windows and doors throughout, as well as the installation of wood shingled walls and a metal roof.