This historic home has lovingly undergone a full-scale renovation and addition by Crisp Architects, located in Litchfield, Connecticut. Old homes need good caretakers. As time passes, everything needs freshening up and to maintain modern livability, a renovation or addition is sometimes in order.

The architects were very excited when their clients moved into just that sort of home. In addition to restoring parts of the dweeling, they renovated and added, always in keeping with the original. The outcome perfectly accommodates the new owners’ lifestyle while harmoniously blending into the historic neighborhood. Now, the home stands as a testament to both its rich history and modern functionality.

What We Love: This historic Connecticut home renovation project features thoughtfully preserved details throughout the design. We are loving the mix of old and new and the stunning revitilization of the kitchen. The screened-in porch addition is also a beautiful feature in this home, as its perfect for lounging and entertaining throughout the seasons with its fabulous indoor-outdoor connection. 

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Above: Custom cabinetry designed by Kent Kitchen Works compliments the beautiful original millwork in this circa 1800s renovation. Warm colors, fabulous tile, and even a TV hidden in the Island which rises with a touch of the remote control. The island dimensions are 82″ long x 38″ wide.

Above: The backsplash tile is Walker Zanger. It is a handmade crackle – 2 x 6 – Grammercy Park in Hamptons Beige. The perimeter countertops are Peacock Green granite. On the island, the wood countertop is 2-1/2″ thick End Grain Maple – Sealed and Oiled only. According to the architect, similar paint colors for the custom-painted island are Down Pipe No. 26 by Farrow and Ball, and Kendall Charcoal HC-166 by Benjamin Moore.

Above: The island is a slate color with a multi-step custom paint and glaze finish that is available only through Quality Custom Cabinetry. In addition to the paint and glaze, on this island, you are seeing distressing and rub-through on the edges.

Above: The copper rack holding the pots above the range is the Rogar 30″ Copper Wall Mounted Bar Pot Rack.

Above: The knobs are from RK International. They are a combination of antique bronze with a little dulled down brass showing through. The color name is Antique English. The range hood has a Wolf 52″ blower insert. The hood surround was custom made. The width is 76″. The ceiling height is roughly 91″.

Above: The cabinetry is from Quality Custom Cabinetry. The wood is cherry with a painted/distressed finish.

Above: The cabinet with the pull-out is 12″ wide.

Above: The island countertop was custom-made from Brooks Custom in Mt. Kisco, NY. The double ovens are by Wolf, while the fridge is Sub Zero.

Above: This beautiful butler’s pantry features crackled glazing on the Walker Zanger 2 x 6 ceramic tile backsplash. The color is Hamptons Beige in the Gramercy Park Collection. Additional highlights include aged and distressed wide plank maple countertop, a Perrin & Rowe faucet and true divided lites in the cabinet doors. 

Above: The cabinetry of this home bar has a wonderful aged and distressed finish which integrates seamlessly, as if it has always been there.

Above: In the dining room, a similar wall paint color is Barley Grass 271 – Benjamin Moore. The chandelier is from Arrowsmith Forge located in Millbrook NY.

PHOTOGRAPHER Rob Karosis Photography

BEFORE THE RENOVATION

Above: The living room before the renovation.