Welcome to The 1895 Colonial Revival Project

In 2013, a young family came to us to design the living spaces of their new home in Milton. Their priorities were respecting the vocabulary of the historic home, a quality they loved, while also ensuring it felt approachable and livable for their growing family. Seven years later they asked us to tackle the next phase - a gut renovation of the kitchen and the creation of a main suite.

 
 
 

The kitchen was designed to function well for a busy family of five with a classic design that is at once beautiful, inviting and timeless. The ability to share meals in the kitchen at the island was very important to our clients. The design and size of the island had to function like an everyday dining table and accommodate five bar stools that were substantial and comfortable enough to sit in for an entire meal (not just a perch).

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A chimney was removed from the middle of the room and an 850-pound steel beam was hidden in the ceiling to allow for an open space. Removal of the coffered ceiling, radiators and installation of radiant-heat flooring allowed for higher ceilings and further flexibility for the floor plan, and new, larger windows let light stream in.

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The pantry was created to look as though it was always there. Even the pocket door was created from an original door by removing the hinges and adding new hardware.

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Originally the main bedroom, we reimagined this space to create a stunning and highly functional dressing room. The wood and stone island ties back to the bathroom vanity and the herringbone wool carpet keeps the space cozy.

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The original 1895 architectural drawings are still on site! From the floor plans it was evident that the main 2nd floor window was intended to be a focal point. By centering the freestanding tub and statement light fixture on the original triple window we made it a celebrated feature yet again.

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We celebrated the previously unused corner of the daughter’s bedroom by creating the sweetest of book nooks. We added shelving in a high gloss blue, specialty wallpaper, and a darling light fixture so she can easily find her favorite titles.

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One of our favorite moments in the design process is when we uncover the perfect piece for a room. For this space, it was the 1970s Curtis Jere Birds sculpture that was exactly what the space over the mantle was craving.

 
 

As the kids grew up we replaced their work space to make way for a much needed mudroom and reused the wood from the desk to create the shelves and counter in the new laundry room.

 
 
 
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HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?

We’d love to learn about you and your home.