This home has a classic
layout on the main floor, with bedrooms above. The owners wanted a
gathering space with warm European industrial chic to fit within the
existing home. The space for a second floor family room was there, but
it needed finding among the existing rooms.
A bedroom was gutted and opened to the hallway and third floor
stairwell, creating a spacious new family room on the second floor while
letting light penetrate deep into the home. Another bedroom was created
by converting one of the two existing sunrooms. The family room is
warmed by floor-to-ceiling cherry bookshelves along one wall and tall
cherry cabinetry opposite. Low voltage track lighting highlights the
bookshelves, and replacing a massive granite fireplace with a European
wood burning stove created a friendlier corner.
The second floor is now open from the west end to the east end of the
house, which allows the family to do a number of activities in a variety
of areas and still remain close to one another.
National Award
2008 Best Residential Interior
