The 110-year-old home is located in a historic neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts, and sits on a beautiful, oversized lot. Although it originally had a colonial structure, it has been modified and updated over the years to include many styles and a variety of disconnected spaces and details. Our challenge was to work together with the client and strategically focus on the areas that would have the most impact on the way they live and provide the most architectural cohesion for this young and active family.

On the main level we unified the details, colors and furniture to make the spaces feel connected and relevant. Strategic overall updating was also made on this level with floor finishes, adding insulation, and selected lighting. On the second level some specific programmatic updates have improved the feeling of openness in this home of an era of small rooms and corridors. For instance, at the top of the stairs, the space opens up to a new room for sitting or doing homework that is filled with south light. A bedroom and shared kids’ bathroom was also updated on the second level.