Highland Residence

The original commission involved the renovation and addition to a 1930’s Cape Cod home. After several concepts were developed, the client felt that she would have to compromise too many of her desires, ultimately deciding to demolish the existing house and build a new ground-up home. In keeping with the scale of the neighborhood, the design is a modern interpretation of the American Bungalow. The first floor reflects the client’s desire to have a large, open living/dining/kitchen area, including a light and airy home for her classic pool table, along with a spacious rear deck for outdoor entertaining. Locating the master bedroom suite on the first floor allows for aging in place, also adding two bedrooms for guests on the second floor. The gently sloping site enabled the creation of a full walk-out basement to be used as a home fitness area.

The staircase and railings reflect Arts and Crafts motifs, with the use of cherry creating a sense of warmth throughout the house.
The kitchen counter provides informal seating while screening the sink and food preparation area. Cabinets are pulled down from the tall ceilings, allowing for dramatic lighting .
The dining room is defined by it's placement between the kitchen and living area. It can be expanded into the living area for special occasions.
The spacious screened in porch occupies a corner of the outdoor deck, with access directly from the dining room as well as to the outdoors.
The separation of the living area from the kitchen and dining room is suggested by wood columns and beams.
The primary bathroom is part of the large primary bedroom suite and dressing area. The spacious layout allows for accessibility as the owners age, without sacrificing a sense of light and warm materiality.
The open plan allows for multiple views and ample daylight while creating different activity zones through furniture placement and unique lighting for each area.