South Rd Project, Bedford
The transformation of this 1801 colonial for our clients was an incredibly challenging but rewarding project.
As with many houses from this period, the existing structure was far from adequate. Many of the framing elements needed extensive re-work with our engineering team (Davidson Engineering). Parts of the existing foundation were crumbing, and needed to be rebuilt, and added footings were necessary to appropriately handle the loads.
THE PROJECT:
Due to the home’s recent usage as a multi-family there were additional problems to be solved, like consolidating the meters, rewiring to get switches and devices into logical placement, and correcting the flow of a house that was quite “chopped up” when we began.
All said, the design work by Tact & Grit’s Olivia Dube was fantastic, as always, bringing beautiful, modern touches to the home while maintaining much of its classic feel.
Salvaging and matching the beautifully ambered southern pine flooring was important to the clients and the overall aesthetic, so we sourced local heart pine and painstakingly matched the finish.
Location:
South Rd, Bedford
One of the trickiest parts of this project was getting the custom millwork just right in the kitchen, as the angled cabinets nestled in tightly to the peak on the rear gable. The roof was failing entirely and needed to be reframed, and then it required careful attention by the architect, cabinetmaker, and project manager to get the millwork just right.
The full herringbone marble backsplash plays nicely with the elegantly veined calacata quartz countertops, leaving a kitchen that feels visually light and spacious despite being a smaller physical space than many.
The breakfast nook, nestled in an interstitial space by the patio door, was a beautiful element, turning a wasted space into a cozy nook for the clients to enjoy.
