Once this property was found , they contracted with Meridian to get the ball rolling . The homeowners , who lived in Foxboro , Massachusetts , for a couple months before the completion of the project , worked with the Meridian team to help ensure that the changes were exactly how they envisioned it .
“ We really like the openness of upstairs ,” the homeowners say . “ We can work in the kitchen and still entertain guests in the dining room and not go from room to room with walls and borders that separate the rooms .”
BOTTOM : The lower-level family room acts as an activity room and guest room for visiting family members and friends .
The homeowners are always excited for their children and grandchildren to come and enjoy the space with them . The grandchildren have bedrooms on the main floor , allowing the owners to spend time with them while the kids ’ parents unwind in the spacious family room downstairs .
“ It ' s really comfortable for the guests since they don ' t feel like they ' re impinging on our privacy by staying in the family room ,” the homeowners say . “ They have their own privacy , too , so it works out really well .”
Occasionally , the homeowners will visit California to see friends and other family members , but when their loved ones travel to the East Coast , they always have a place to stay . meridiancustomhomes . com ◆
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