Stately front porch boasts stone piers (column bases), steps and stoop. Note arched fascia detail under gable entry and metal roof. This project shown prior to paint.

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When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Hand made exterior custom door.
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Photo by Helen Norman
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Cut bluestone stair treads with red clay brick risers and walkway.
Photo of a large traditional partial sun front yard brick formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Photography by Shannon Osborn.

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Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
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Wood and stone make for a welcoming combination, especially when a red barn door takes center stage.
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Photo: Joshua Targownik
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Private office at Four Seasons Penthouse condo. Desk and shelving designed by Cravotta Interiors. Tomato red leather chair by Zanotta. Vintage Moroccan rug. Dark painted gloss ceilings.

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