OLD & NEW
Hudson Valley Restoration
I began this renovation by reimagining the front entry. I wanted to make way for a 3-story elevator. The home was perched at the top of a steep hill, but once inside it offered stunning Hudson River views.
The house had a distinctly colonial feel and I wanted to bring it to a more transitional design. We removed the inserts from the windows and the braces from the ceiling joist. In the end the house sported a brand new chef’s kitchen, a three-story elevator, a natural stone waterfall, rare California redwood decking, along with cedar and slate roofs.
Before
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After excavating the north hill at the front of the house, we began framing for the three-story elevator.
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Here I am in the kitchen. We decided to replace this window with sheetrock so we could put the refrigerator in this location.
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We cut out the center of this brick wall, making it a pass-through for the kitchen and a place for bar stools.
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After
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Now you see where the refrigerator replaced the window. I chose a two-tone wood cabinetry. I liked the way the wood wrap around complimented the existing wood beams in the ceiling. The painted portions of the cabinets were soft and light.
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On the left is the opening to the kitchen which will now be a TV room and breakfast nook.
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When you step off the elevator you are entering what is now a seamless floor plan. The kitchen and dining room flow easily together for gatherings and gracious entertaining.
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The dining area features abundant natural light and a stone fireplace to creating warmth in the room.
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