The front door was fitted with a custom-designed mahogany door, crafted by Jutras Woodworking."; text_swap[1] = "Standard 12" x 12" tiles were cut to create a traditional pattern in the foyer, cleverly and completely improving its appearance."; text_swap[2] = "Using some extra shelves AEG/SDC chose specific grained areas to create new "legs" and unify existing rosewood modular units."; text_swap[3] = "New rosewood, applied as astragal hides the "gap" between cases. Craftsmanship by Jutras Woodworking."; text_swap[4] = "The major renovations took place in the areas of the kitchen and master bedroom. Walls and traffic patterns were changed.
Kitchen: The island is unusually narrow but with the use of curves both at the island and at the tall wall, sufficient space is available to work as well as walk by.
Pantry: The "pantry" and butler's pantry were added, providing the transition into the dining room and a nostalgic feeling."; text_swap[5] = "Floating the base cabinets in the "pantry" not only allows for heat but again, gives a more European feeling to the space. A glass front and open back cabinet over a window, provides storage without giving up the natural light."; text_swap[6] = "Multiple uses of materials sculpts shapes and provides interest. Note the lack of upper cabinet storage creates a more open look.
Plenty of storage exists at tall wall and three large pantries."; text_swap[7] = "In the breakfast room, an existing armoire was faux-painted to appear as having an intricate wood inlay.
Artist: Tim Burbank"; text_swap[8] = "The breakfast area overlooks both the garden/patio and the renovated family room. Note there is ample space for dog to sleep in corner."; text_swap[9] = "Family room: As the space where many people enter, the owners’ wanted the room to feel welcoming. No structural changes were made, but the fireplace was refaced and the built-ins added to compliment the European styling and give a new feeling to the room.
Australian lace veneer cabinets built by Jutras Woodworking. Interior furnishings by Mary Ann Coffey Interiors."; text_swap[10] = "Close inspection of the TV cabinet shows a shroud hiding a larger cavity allowing for future screen sizes.
Note HVAC grills below cabinetry and above speakers as part of design."; text_swap[11] = "Master Suite: The previous entry doorway, directly into the bedroom was changed to allow a more discreet sleeping space and to use the small room at the top of the stair hallway to good advantage.
Storage is added in both the ante room and the bedroom. The bathroom and closet have also been remodeled."; text_swap[12] = "Powder room: In an earlier renovation, a window had been blocked up when the breakfast room was added. This created an indent which AEG/SDC lengthened to the floor, and created as a place to freshen make-up. The countertop and mirror frame are mahogany."; text_swap[13] = "To increase the visual size of the room, the moldings are allowed to "run into" the mirror. Mirrors are placed across from each other to "double" the size of this small space."; function doExtra(step,extra){ head_temp = "city renovation"; text_temp = "This is truly a house of details, everywhere you look. The owners cared a great deal about each and every decision and it shows in the outcome.
project goals
The owners had lived in their home for years and raised their family. With the children gone, a more adult atmosphere was desired. The family room, previously remodeled from a garage space, was several steps lower than the rest of the house. More gracious seating around the fireplace with the TV hidden, but with good viewing for all, was the request The kitchen and breakfast area needed new appliances, additional storage and a revised traffic pattern. Updating colors and finishes in the living room was also requested. The modular bookcases could be improved with a more "built-in" appearance. The powder room needed a new look, and the master suite needed more storage space.
• Major decorative changes were made throughout the house, beginning with the front entry.
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