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Middlefork was retained to update and revitalize this North Shore home to a family of six. The primary goal of this project was to update and expand the home's small, eat-in kitchen. The existing space was gutted and a 1,500-square-foot addition was built to house a gourmet kitchen, connected breakfast room, fireside seating, butler's pantry, and a small office. The family desired nice, timeless spaces that were also durable and family-friendly. As such, great consideration was given to the interior finishes. The 10' kitchen island, for instance, is a solid slab of white velvet quartzite, selected for its ability to withstand mustard, ketchup and finger-paint. There are shorter, walnut extensions off either end of the island that support the children's involvement in meal preparation and crafts. Low-maintenance Atlantic Blue Stone was selected for the perimeter counters. The scope of this phase grew to include re-trimming the front façade and entry to emphasize the Georgian detailing of the home. In addition, the balance of the first floor was gutted; existing plumbing and electrical systems were updated; all windows were replaced; two powder rooms were updated; a low-voltage distribution system for HDTV and audio was added; and, the interior of the home was re-trimmed. Two new patios were also added, providing outdoor areas for entertaining, dining and cooking. Tom Harris, Hedrich Blessing

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Transitional kitchen design with custom bar and paneled wine refrigerator for easy entertaining finished in midnight blue. The lovely banquette has pullout storage and provides a cozy space for dining. Our client was thrilled with her kitchen and the quality of work. "...We couldn’t be happier with the thoughtfulness of the design, plus the quality of the woodwork and cabinetry is the best around. The precision of every piece of cabinetry is top-notch..." Call us for any design, construction and cabinetry project you may need. 847.866.6868

Additional pullout storage was custom designed under the stairs allowing for pantry, brooms and other utility items. When closed, the doors create a finished panelled effect, keeping the stair sophisticated and the storage hidden. Photos: Dave Remple

Raised breakfast bar island, housing five-burner cooktop, finished with rough-cut Eldorado limestone. Note the double-oven at the entrance to the butler's pantry. Upper cabinets measure 42" for added storage. Ample lighting was added with scones, task lighting, under and above cabinet lighting too. Photo by Roger Wade Studio

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Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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Once a dark and closed off hallway wasting space, the designer decided to penetrate the form of the building by tearing down part of the wall. Leaving only the columns, the design then made a custom breakfast bar to fit in between the two posts, lighting up the hallway, and adding functionality to the space.

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