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Splitting the Difference

Newton
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Story

The owners of a 1950s split level ranch in Newton wanted to enlarge their kitchen, living and dining area on the main floor with views of the back yard. A 968 square foot two-level addition provides an open floor plan with a new kitchen and combination living-dining room that features a zero clearance, wood-burning fireplace, and built-in shelves. On the lower level, what was formerly the husband’s office will now be a guest room. A new full bath, laundry room, and playroom that exits to the back yard were all part of the project. An existing screened-in porch was incorporated into the new open floor plan on the main floor. A portion of the original living room has been partitioned and is now the home office for the owner’s PR company.

The old deck was removed to make way for the addition. A modest-sized deck with cable railings and a staircase to the backyard is accessible from the upstairs space. Generously sized windows along the rear of the home bathe the space in natural light. The rectangular massing, low-slope roof with deep overhangs, and the window and door detailing of the addition give it a mid-Century modern aesthetic that contrasts with the existing house. From the outside, the addition forms a volume that collides with the volume of the existing house. On the interior, the floor plan provides the large open space the homeowners envisioned. The enclosure of the addition itself is organized around a concept of contrasting solid and void, with the rear and front walls detailed with floor-to-ceiling glass, and the sidewall solid and opaque, except for a single featured window that anchors the dining area. A fireplace and TV anchor the living area. Another feature of the large open space is the higher ceiling that adds to the feeling of airiness.

The kitchen work area is smartly laid out to keep all elements conveniently within reach including the Bosch gas range. The backsplash is 3″ x 6″ white subway tile with gray grout. There is plenty of storage with the Shaker-style cabinetry from Greenfield, painted white. The kitchen island base is gray with a honed Bianco Carrara marble surface. There is a second sink in the island on one end and seating on the living area side. Perimeter counters are also honed Bianco Carrara marble. Floating shelves are on the wall on your right as you enter the kitchen against a bold geometric patterned wallpaper. Double-wall ovens by Bosch are on the left.

A new fireplace was built with a bluestone hearth, gray tile on the fireplace surround surface and bifold glass doors with black trim. Custom maple shelves were built surrounding the fireplace with a flat-screen television mounted above the fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows bathe the space with natural light. Off of the back of the house is a new glass door to the new deck, featuring cable railings and stairs to the backyard.

A new office was created from part of the original living room space. A pocket door provides privacy when needed. Deep blue walls give the space a cozy feeling. In the downstairs area that had been the office, a guest bedroom was created with new closets. A new laundry room and full bath, as well as storage cubbies, are in the area outside of the door to the garage. The bath has a beautiful piece of wood with a living edge for the vanity. A Ronbow vessel sink and fun geometrically shaped mirror and scones make the guest bath a memorable modern room. Below the open space, living/dining room is a playroom with doors to a small bluestone patio.

Photography by Jessica Delaney

Awards

2017 EM NARI Gold CotY Award – Residential Addition over $200,000

2017 Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence – Addition Over $250,000

Testimonial

Feinmann Inc. is a top of the line builder. Their staff carpenters are true craftsmen and great people. Scheduling was first-rate — we couldn’t have had more than a half dozen days in the six-month project that crews weren’t on the job site. Their design team did a good job giving us what we wanted, while at the same time presenting innovative ideas and untangling layout limitations in the existing space.

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We loved having entire Feinmann team in our home and appreciated them treating it like it was their own. The work they did is all over-the-top gorgeous. They coached us to select products and finishes that will last a lifetime (and through our toddler), and the craftsmanship with which it was all executed certainly will hold up to time. I admire daily the integration of existing and new, and regret only that in time I’ll likely forget which is which. Feinmann is masterful at what they do. I really can’t say enough nice things about them, and their work.

- Cambridge, MA

From start to finish of the project our ideas were heard and creatively addressed. The quality of the final results are even better than we imagined. Our home feels completely new and we love the improved living space! As far as the team, they are fantastic, personable, timely, has great ideas and always seem to stay calm and in charge, ready to problem solve. The carpenters are a delight to work with and the quality of their carpentry and building skills are impressive, always smiling and offering a “can do” attitude.

- Leveling Up for Grand Entertaining

Feinmann is a top-notch company in every category! We have worked with them on three separate occasions: a complete kitchen remodel (2017), three bathrooms (2016), and a room addition (2011). Working with the Feinmann team was truly a great pleasure! Everyone in the company is committed to quality work, the projects were run proficiently and professionally, they provided the highest quality workmanship, and we always received timely responses to our questions and concerns. My wife and I would consider no-one else for our new project!

- European, Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

We are very happy with the experience we had with Feinmann in what was a pretty extensive remodel. First of all, their design team truly developed a great vision for the house, beyond what we had imagined. Through the remodel, which by its nature is an arduous process (living without a kitchen for a while), the Feinmann team was very collaborative and supportive, managed well and the results have truly transformed our house. We’re extremely happy with the outcome.

- Hosting Haven Meets Artistic Angles

Feinmann took a real interest in building a kitchen that would fit the design of the house and meet our needs. That was when we knew that they were the best choice for us. Anyone can rip out a kitchen and put in some new counters and cabinets, but we wanted someone who cared about design, style, and function.

- White, Waves and Blue Kitchen

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