This beautiful old cottage needed lots of love.  This project was a full house gut.  You will notice the ocean right out the back window where the homeowner and guests would enjoy the view, and perhaps a cocktail from the large back deck.  This inspired the built-in that can be set up as a bar or buffet when entertaining, and it is conveniently right next to the door out to the deck.  

We eliminated the laundry room to open up the space and allow more light to pass through.  However, we could not eliminate the chimney so we incorporated it into our design layout.

The homeowner loved the character of this built-in, so, we just made another specific to her storage needs.  We capped the crown molding with a small shelf so  when descending the stairs the top would have a finished look. 

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In order to fit a standard vanity cabinet we had to cut back the baseboard heater.  The decorative split turned posts are not only a beautiful design element, but, the one on the right naturally moves the drawers far enough away from the wall so there is ample clearance to the heater.  The alternative would have been an unattractive 4 inch wide filler piece at the right end of the cabinets. 

We replaced this closet with a tall linen cabinet that actually recesses 3 inches into the wall using all the available space to the max!  There is a pull out hamper unit behind the lower door which keeps this bathroom tidy at all times.

We took this opportunity to replace the window over the sink with a much larger window which brought in the light from the back yard.  You will notice the window is at the same height as the counters, so we extended the granite right into the window sill for plants and herbs. 

Replacing the old door and window to the breezeway in this Cape Cod style home with a large cased opening between the rooms created a much more open feel.

An island with 4 stools is a comfortable place to read your morning paper and enjoy your coffee, or for the kids with their snacks or homework, or to keep your guests comfortably out of your way while you prepare the meal!

This master suite was complete with large walk-in closets, window seats, built in bureau storage, a master bath and home office.  The office has built-in bookcases with doors, combining both open and closed storage.  The storage on the angled wall opposite the bookcases was carefully designed to store her printer and paper behind the doors with fixed shelves carefully installed along the slanted wall above.  This created more efficient storage in this once awkward space!

The rich combination of Cherry cabinets with a distressed Heirloom Black island not only adds punch to this kitchen, but also makes the island feel more like a piece of furniture. 

We updated the hutch to be both functional, with file drawers to collect paper clutter and wine cubes for wine bottle storage, and decorative with detailed moldings and glass doors to display their barware.  However, the best part is the unique nautical themed hardware - fish, shells, and seahorses for this Gloucester home.

The placement of this vanity worked well with the pitch in the ceiling, forcing you to stand at a safe distance where you will not bang your head!

This tiny box of a kitchen with dark panels on all the walls and a low ceiling was the first thing this couple gutted only days after closing on their home.  A larger kitchen window allowed more light into the room, and the wall cabinets on either side of the window with seedy glass doors and sides allow the natural light from the window to pass right through.

This storage space off the master bedroom upstairs and conveniently above the existing kitchen became the spacious cathedral ceiling in the newly renovated kitchen. 

Goodbye pine panels!  This wall was opened up to be a half wall behind the new range which now boasts a beautiful handmade walnut wooden bar top and 4 stools.  This also opened the kitchen to the dining room making entertaining less cramped since people at the dining table and at the bar can converse with those preparing the meals or cleaning up in the kitchen.

This couple decided to turn this small bedroom into a luxurous spa-like bathroom using ginger snap stain on maple cabinets and matching trim for the mirrors, and a snow white marble countertop. 

This sizable shower with clear glass doors and a river stone floor is just gorgeous!

A little updating goes a long way!