We often are asked the question: 

How do I keep the character of my original home yet update it for convenience and so it is a better representation of the things I want my house to have and support the way my family lives?  We all love the charm and richness of original millwork, top-nailed oak floors and rich marble counters with a tattered patina that tells a story of use.  With the nostalgia of these item, often spaces are tight, restricted and single use which is at odds with our multi-tasking society that is more integrated than isolated.  

The best projects start with partnering with homeowners, who know what they want, and creating a plan.  Our process focuses on supporting the values of the clients, and the architecture of the home to create new spaces that use traditional materials to create a more open feel and layout.  Often times, materials and fixtures are the same, or similar, while the shapes, sizes, colors and installation techniques are different.  Using shiplap on interior walls, adds texture, shows a colored history, and creates a certain charm in a space.  Swapping out small hexogon tiles for larger ones gives the sensation of originality, balanced with a new design and texture.  Design is crucial, as is the implementation by professional craftsman that get the details right!  

Our goal in a remodel like this is simple.  To have homeowners and guests alike, not be able to tell where the original home stops and the remodel begins.  It is a beautiful sequence of exploration as you begin to appreciate the history of the home, supported by the newness of change.  

This brand new master bathroom feels historically authentic. It has the stature of being original through the use of paneling, hexogonal floor tiles, marble countertops, tile and classic shaped fixtures.   
 

Architect: StudioDEC

Designer: Heidi Caillier Design