PROJECT
Historic Home Remodel
This project returned a two apartment rental back to a single family home, maintaining the 1800’s historic features and updating it for modern living.
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![KITCHEN: This renovation of a 1960's colonial on a Connecticut lake included a new kitchen with custom designed cabinetry. This renovation of a 1960's colonial on a Connecticut lake included a new kitchen with custom designed cabinetry.](https://keskinenarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/Cobble-ext-front.jpg)
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New barn provides garage – workshop space.
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Before: This 2-story 1950’s addition was removed.
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The new one story addition houses the kitchen.
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Before: Old kitchen.
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New kitchen features steel and glass windows and double doors out to a patio.
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Refrigerator and wall ovens are incorporated into a storage wall with coffee bar.
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Custom tile floor design is loosely based on a floor in a favorite restaurant of the clients.
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Before: In the family room, a bricked up fireplace was rebuilt into working order. New millwork and mantel hides entertainment center storage.
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Cabinet doors open and retract to expose tv screen.
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Family room also contains a built in desk and shelving.
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Original cooking fireplace and hearth with original cabinetry.
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Windows throughout were repaired and restored, including “wavy” glass. Walls and ceilings were insulated and re-plastered.
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Master bath featuring new tile and fixtures.
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Before: Former “pass thru” room/hall was formed into a master dressing alcove with built-in closet areas and paneled walls.
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New tile forms a “carpet” that leads from the kitchen to dining room.