P
ERCHED ON THE ROLLING HILLS OF TIVERTON SITS A CHARMING HISTORIC HOME OVERLOCKING THE WATERS OF MT . HOPE BAY . BUILT IN 1811 , THE HOME- OWNERS LOVED THEIR TWO-STORY COLONIAL-STYLE HOME AND HAD EN- VISIONED RAISING THEIR FAMILY IN THE HOUSE . HOWEVER , LIKE MANY RESIDENCES OF THE SAME ERA , STRUCTURAL WALLS KEPT THE INTERIOR FEELING CRAMPED AND DISJOINTED — NOT IDEAL FOR MODERN LIFE OR A GROWING FAMILY .
As past clients of Red House Design Build , the homeowners reenlisted the veteran design-build team to reimagine the home ' s first-floor layout and make it a reality . Post-renovation , the home is all about connection : The mudroom blends seamlessly into the dining room , which in turn leads to the newly renovated kitchen , living room and sunroom , highlighting the gorgeous vistas of the outdoors through the home ' s abundant windows .
The Methias , owners of Methia Coffee Roasters , have resided in their home for more than nine years — Lindsey and Jason moved from Boston , Massachusetts , after having their first son . Having worked with Red House before , the Methias say it ’ s the team ’ s “ trust , transparency and quality ” that encouraged them to call up the design-build firm once again .
The homeowners had always dreamt of adding on to their space , and Red House founder and general manager Justin Zeller , along with his team , made sure to increase functionality , light , flow , enjoyment and aesthetics within the addition .
“ After scanning and drawing the existing home , we formulated some schematic concepts for additions ,” says Zeller . “ We also included a smaller option that focused our efforts on what wasn ' t working inside the home . This significantly reprogrammed the first floor ' s main living spaces while spectacularly improving visual access to the back patio and new pool .”
During the first two projects , Red House replaced the cedar shingle roof on the Methias ’ barn and converted a three-season room into a four-season mudroom . In the latest phase of this renovation , Red House tackled the rest of the first floor , and the homeowners couldn ’ t be happier with the results .
“ We converted a screened porch into a mudroom many years ago , and as we designed that work , the owners and I developed a vision for the exterior flanks of the home ,” says Zeller . “ Years later , we were able to build off that original idea , and it informed the aesthetic of the first-floor renovation . The window patterns we first introduced in the mudroom now frame the beautiful views of the pool from the living room and transmit light to the intentionally dark and moody reading room .”
“ Justin Zeller and team are very thorough and have a proven process for taking customers through the experience with consistent and effective communication ,” say the Methias . “ There are always unforeseen issues with renovations , but Red House is reliable and attentive , and always manages the project well . They do fabulous work with a high level of detail and take pride in getting it right .”
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