Turning Blueprints into Beauty: Updates on our Contemporary Central NH Project
No matter where you are in New England right now, chances are you’re surrounded by snow everywhere you look. If you happen to pass our contemporary Central NH project during your day, you’ll be greeted by another display of white beauty, but in the form of a multi-gable home with chamfered trimming and floor-to-ceiling windows. Welcome to one of our current renovation projects!
Originally a 1980s ranch-style home, this property consisted of low ceilings and empty attic space, just begging to be utilized. The homeowner made several additions over the years, adding a sunroom and an enhanced kitchen. but still, our clients wondered if there was a way to put that untapped potential to use.
When Principal Architect Jason Bailey initially took on this project two years ago, he and the team decided to keep the original footprint of the house intact (including the monumental brick chimney), save for an additional car garage and carport. One of the “musts” on their list was to finally convert that extra, untouched attic space into usable and beautiful square footage on the interior.
As soon as you walk into the house, even during construction, it’s clear that this “to-do” is getting checked off. Whether you are in the foyer, sunroom, living room, or master bedroom, the vaulted ceilings create a grand and luxurious atmosphere. The 8-ft offset pivot hinge doors on both the front and side doors accentuate these dimensions and are the initial installations to set the tone for the home’s contemporary, art-gallery vibe.
When climbing up or down floors, the grand and secondary mono-stringer staircases will contribute to that contemporary feel as well.
It’s already clear that natural lighting will play a huge part in the beauty of this home, but our client has honed in on a few more unique touches to add to the glamour. The master bedroom is set to include a sleek, built in, modern fireplace. Additionally, the master will include two bathrooms, several walk-in closet spaces, and even a secret door (shhh).
And the cherry on top? Considering such an important piece to this design puzzle is the natural lighting and use of windows, this team has pulled out all of the stops regarding window treatment. All windows within the home are made of triple-pane glass, helping with the overall performance rating of the windows. The third layer within the window glass allows additional sound control and insulation. Some extra peace and quiet!
While still in progress, this central NH contemporary build has already come such a far way. As more details fall into place, we are so excited to watch the project take shape as it turns into our client’s new oasis, one window at a time. Stay tuned on our website and social platforms for more updates!