This 19th-century Brookfield home had seen decades of creative changes and deferred maintenance. The renovation included opening the layout, building a new kitchen and bathroom, reworking the sunroom, living room, and mudroom, and upgrading several building systems. New windows and a standing-seam roof with fourteen skylights completed the scope.
The kitchen design includes both painted and cherry cabinetry, paired with a blend of quartz and cherry wood countertops.
Original Birch wood flooring and trim—expertly refinished—were complemented by Vermont slate tile flooring in key areas, creating a warm and tactile mix of materials that respects the home’s roots.
The original sunroom suffered from poor window installation and heat loss. We rebuilt the walls and properly installed windows and a new door.
What was once cold and underused is now a comfortable space with lovely views of the surrounding orchard.
The bathroom was fully reimagined with a barrier-free shower flush with the floor, improving accessibility and creating visual simplicity.
A custom quarter-sawn white oak vanity adds warmth and durability, fitting naturally within the character of the home.
The mudroom was created by combining multiple smaller spaces into one functional entry area with ample storage.
Laundry was relocated from the basement to the main level and concealed within cabinetry, simplifying daily routines and improving safety.
The basement, once humid and dirt-floored, was upgraded with vapor barriers, insulation, and updated water system equipment.
While not intended as living space, these improvements significantly improve air quality and overall home performance.
