The Cedar Cottage

It was an honor to help give this charming 1950s Cape-style home a new life. We restored as many of the original details as possible, while incorporating charming features like the arch on the fireplace as a nod to the arched doorways throughout the home, shiplap, bead-board, brick uncovered from behind plaster walls, and made changes to the floor-plan for better function and flow.

Changes to the floor plan included moving the kitchen to a more central and spacious location (where a second living room had been added on in the 80s). This change allowed more natural light and balance in the space as we reworked all of the windows and backyard entry. We also added a laundry room where the previous kitchen had been, as well as a mudroom / drop zone at the side door. A makeshift laundry room was previously located in a bedroom. A second full bathroom and walk-in closet were also added on the second floor. This classic home has the best of both worlds - modern conveniences and charming nostalgia of days gone by.

Before & Afters