PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Private Residence
Arlington, Virginia

 

This well built, charming house had seen years of wear, and suffered from outmoded features. The whole-house renovation, which included a circular breakfast nook (far right and below) and a new two-car carport, insured better living space for the family and plenty of room to entertain on a large scale.

The kitchen was gutted and completely rebuilt, with new skylights and windows, beautiful cabinets and state-of-the-art appliances. The glazed circular breakfast nook adds drama inside and out, and a former laundry room became a pantry for added storage space.

The family room was also gutted and rebuilt, including this dramatic fireplace with field stone that echoes the home’s exterior. The ceiling was removed and new trusses were installed to provide the cathedral ceilings. The sliding “shoji” screens let in light while hiding the new pantry.

The wall-to-wall windows in the family room bring the outdoors in with dramatic flair, flooding the room with natural light and making the space feel both expansive and cozy.

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Photos by Alan Karchmer

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