Originally built in 1915, this Dutch Colonial home was completely overhauled by Cummings Architecture + Interiors, located in Winchester, a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The owners wanted to celebrate the charm of their century-old home but were also looking for a refresh for the modern lifestyle needs of a busy family of four. Encompassing 3,600 square feet of living space, this project aimed to bring fresh, modern ideas to the interior spaces while also providing the family with comfort and easy living.

Instead of expanding the home’s footprint, the owners chose to enhance the existing space by creating a more open and airy feel. This included a complete makeover of the main level, creating a more spacious kitchen with a pantry, a dedicated mudroom with a closet, and an improved connection with the backyard. Exterior details underwent a facelift, including the front porch, a new back porch, and roof details.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Cummings Architecture + Interiors BUILDER Windhill Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Realm Interiors

Above: This picture-book New England front porch is adorned with rocking chairs and provides the classic setting for enjoying summertime weather.

Step inside this revitalized Dutch Colonial home to find a family-friendly, relaxed, and more minimalist living environment. Throughout this dwelling, interior finishes and fixtures were replaced to embody a clean, bright, and cool aesthetic, a mix of traditional and modern that works well with the graceful exterior.

What We Love: This Dutch Colonial home was beautifully renovated to combine historical charm with modern living. The project team did a wonderful job of accommodating the homeowner’s hopes and dreams, giving them a new layout that is organized and functional while providing a connection to the outdoor living spaces. This home now provides a sanctuary for this family, showcasing exceptional finishes and comfortable living spaces. We are loving every detail, especially the kitchen with its crisp, clean finishes and black accents.

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Above: This elegant kitchen was given a more spacious layout, featuring Imperial Danby Honed Marble countertops, inset cabinetry, a beverage station, a custom pantry, and a desk/workstation. It is adjacent to the cozy shiplap-paneled family room.

Above: The contrasting island is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Gray Timber Wolf 2126-50, adding drama to this beautiful space. The island is topped with a 2-inch-thick piece of honed marble.

Above: The floating shelves are composed of reclaimed wood.

Above: The custom cabinets in this kitchen were fabricated by Ipswich Cabinetry Inc. Mixes of metals can be found throughout this home, including the kitchen, which features antique brass, stainless steel, and matte black.

Above: Set into the kitchen’s interior wall is a coffee and wine station.

Above: For the sliding barn-style pantry door, the chalky aesthetic was achieved by using milk paint.

Above: A desk was built into an area that was once a doorway on the side of the house.

Above: The family room was given a fresh update, including a new gas fireplace with a reclaimed oak mantel, custom shiplap walls, and a built-in bookcase.

Above: Located underneath the staircase, this powder room was refinished. It features eye-catching glossy black woodwork.

Above: On the upper level, a previously non-existent owner’s bedroom suite includes a spa-like bath and a custom dressing room with amazing built-ins by Windhill Builders.

Above: The beautiful new bathroom features a bespoke reclaimed wood vanity and Calacatta marble accent tile wall.

To create enough space for the walk-in closet and bathroom, the space had to be bumped out over the back porch. The builder did a fantastic job of making it appear, from the exterior, that it had always been there. The vanity was supplied by Longleaf Lumber and is composed of reclaimed hemlock and spruce.

Above: Once an absentee mudroom, this entryway is situated near the detached garage, acting as a drop zone for this busy family of four. This space features black built-ins, gold leaf pendant lighting, and beautiful black and white cement tile.

Above: The new covered porch, which is accessed from the kitchen, serves as a fabulous outdoor living room, enabling free-flowing family spaces inside and out.

Above: The welcoming outdoor living room comes complete with a gilded iron statement fixture.

PHOTOGRAPHER Joyelle West Photography