Lake Effect
[ classic beauty ]
Renovation triumphs over demolition with a fresh take on history.
Challenge
Complete renovation of beloved childhood home.
solution
Balance classic historical style with thoughtful innovations in architecture to retain the home’s spirit.
a historic Dutch colonial — re-imagined from head to toe
With highly sought after sweeping views of Lake Erie, many of the original neighboring properties have sadly been demolished and replaced with large-scale modern homes.
While the home had suffered from wear and neglect, the bones were there to preserve the century old home and solidify it’s place in history for the next 100 years.
All of the necessities, from mechanicals, to windows, and the roof were replaced.
Architecturally, the single car attached garage was converted to a gourmet kitchen, a half bath and laundry were added to the first floor, and the greatroom was opened to the kitchen and dining spaces. The oversized master bedroom was re-sized to allow for a fourth bedroom. And, a full ensuite was created.
Each piece carefully embracing the past, while making the home pertinent to the present.