The transformation of this Edwardian House respects the past while offering a contemporary home for its new residents. The owners wanted to alter this once-grand, old house into a family home, without losing the charm of its original architecture. The age of the house imposed multiple challenges along the way: the condition of the masonry resulted in costly repairs around window openings to prevent bricks from crumbling away; an existing mudroom had to be completely rebuilt when it was exposed that none of the studs were continuous pieces of wood; and once work started to adjust and reconfigure the old stair, it was revealed that the quality of wood, and its structural integrity, was not what was assumed. The trades on site managed to seamlessly repair and integrate it with the new work.
A fast-paced project on a 120-year old home, this renewed Edwardian House respects its architectural past, minimizes invasive demolition and offers fun, bright atmospheres to help today’s home owners juggle their family and lifestyle needs.
Photography by Revelateur Studio