Before
Before the renovation by architect Ann Sellars Lathrop, the Old Hill House was a typical shingledCape Codwith a two-car garage, in an older neighborhood in Westport, Conn. To see how the house was transformed into a more fitting—and spacious—Bungalow-style farmhouse for its owners, start the tour.
Ann Sellars Lathrop
After
By creating a continuous shed dormer on the second level, the architect added 600 square feet of additional living space. Rather than replace the original exterior wood siding, Lathrop convinced the homeowners to restore it by weaving in new shingles and lightening the color to an oyster grey. She further enhanced the home's street presence with a welcomingfront porch.
Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
Kitchen
Lathrop flipped spaces for kitchen and dining room, then took out ceiling joists in the kitchen to expose the roof rafters for a vaulted ceiling. Threeskylightsover the sink flood the room with abundant light (a theme that resonates throughout the house). The center island, made from reclaimed lumber, is topped with Carrara marble.
Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
伟大的Room
The kitchen now looks out to the family room, providing an open space with natural light (and an open flow for a family with three children). The traditional oak strip flooring is original to the house, just refinished and stained in a richer, darker finish.
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Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
Living Room
In the living room, the scale is compact, but the space has been opened up with a clean, modern, and transitional style. Integrity windows from Marvin provide light, beauty, and energy efficiency. The paneled ceiling adds a distinctive touch and plays off of the home's newBungalow-like aesthetic.
Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
Family Room
The family room was built where a poorly constructed (and poorly insulated) back porch once existed. The room is made even more dramatic by its cathedral ceiling, wood beams, and natural light—from above and all three sides. "Always placewindowson two walls or more," advises Lathrop. "It expands your space and brings natural light in."
Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
Built-ins
Mudroom
By sacrificing one of bays of the original two-car garage, Lathrop created a mudroom, powder room, and an interior entrance where there was none before. Slate tiles provide the ideal floor covering for an area designed for utility and easy maintenance.
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Olsen Photography / Ann Sellars Lathrop
Rear
From the rear, the house reveals its new height and dramatic family room addition. "Keep the roofline simple," advises Lathrop, "the simpler, the more economical. Gables may be cute, but they’re more expensive and they create thermal breaks."
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Ann Sellars Lathrop / Olsen Photography
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