This historic Tudor cottage was completely reimagined to its original 1930s splendor by KGA Studio Architects, located in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. The homeowners tasked the team to retain the spirit of the home’s historic Tudor design while removing and renovating outdated features that no longer work for his family’s lifestyle.

Past remodels also had to be addressed, well-intentioned projects gone wrong that looked out of step with the home’s flow and character. The architect’s approach was a delicate dance of looking back and looking ahead and evolved into a rewarding process of bringing a design with deep historical roots into the modern era.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT KGA Studio Architects BUILDER Squibb Estates INTERIOR DESIGNER Jeffrey Alan Marks LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Design Workshop

Most of this historic Tudor cottage’s original elevations were preserved. Dormer windows were also kept and refreshed, and chimneys were repaired or re-created down to the flue tile.

Above: The front door moved to the other side of the original stair tower to accommodate the new foyer (replacing the original kitchen location). A second-floor sleeping porch and bedroom were removed to transform the dark and too-small entryway into a light-filled sense of arrival.

Above: In the foyer, a trio of large windows creates a soft pull toward the interior and frame views of a new guest courtyard.

What We Love: This historic Tudor cottage renovation project gracefully blends traditional character with modern elements for a simply stunning result. Inside, bright and beautiful living spaces feature large windows to capture views of the meticulously landscaped property along with the pool and pool house. We are loving the overall aesthetics of this reimagined home, it has a timeless appeal that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Above: A dark outdated kitchen with low ceilings was reimagined for the modern era. Its new location between the foyer and tea room is better situated near primary dining and entertaining spaces. The interior design team infused a bright and refreshed palette with innovative features and fixtures. Subway tile offers a subtle sheen and helps light move around the room, and custom cabinetry by William Ohs offers a warm counterpoint to ground the space. The fireplace from the original living room was kept to impart a warm, old-world feel.

Above: The tea room windows served as the inspiration for the black steel windows throughout the home, and are the only original windows remaining.

Above: This bright and airy tea room set the tone for the exterior. Its black steel windows inspired the new steel windows and doors by Riviera Bronze that was commissioned for the rest of the home. The tea room windows are the only original windows that were kept, serving as a lovely bridge between old and new.

Above: Interior dormers open to a second-floor hallway that flanks a wing of bedrooms. This area is completely separated from another upstairs wing that’s accessible from a different part of the home. Varying ceiling heights throughout the main level were also retained, a playful nod to the home’s historic nature.

Above: A double-volume living room is spacious yet cozy — its relatively smaller footprint and layered neutrals bring the vaulted ceiling to human scale. A turret, one of the home’s previous additions, was problematic. It didn’t match the existing architecture and blocked natural light in the living room. The architect replaced it with large windows to open up the space and bring in light from the courtyard.

Above: The living room transitions to a conservatory, the husband’s favorite part of the home. The architect updated this sun-drenched space that serves as the owners’ year-round study. Its leak-prone glass roof was replaced with a copper roof and cupola. French doors and powered windows open to let in the breeze and establish a connection to the courtyard beyond.

Above: This cozy study is where the garage was in the original 1937 design. The low ceiling is a nod to the home’s historic nature.

Above: The owner’s suite feels like a destination, which fits well with this historic Tudor remodel. The entry of the owner’s suite is just off the conservatory, which helps separate the space from the rest of the home for added privacy. The removal of the old study and gym opens up the space for a retreat-style feel. A light wood plank vaulted ceiling softens the room’s volume, and black steel windows and doors open to a new private outdoor living space. Dual his-and-hers bathrooms and walk-in closets occupy the remaining square footage.

Above: Off the kitchen, the architect transformed an old outdoor porch into a comfortable sunroom. When the French doors open they expand the kitchen and sunroom into the outdoor living space and beyond to the pool and pool house.

Above: A 960-square-foot pool house serves multiple programming needs, including a home gym with an infrared sauna and bathroom. It is also used as a place to lounge and entertain underneath the covered patio. There is also an alfresco dining area, fireplace, and outdoor grill.