Essentially untouched for decades, the home was in major need of an update.
Without changing the original footprint, the couple made small changes to the floorplan that made a big difference.
Then they built a lush courtyard so they can enjoy the home inside and out.
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Here’s how they did it.
“But it definitely needed to be freshened up.”
1.A former bedroom, now the sitting room, opens to the courtyard via new French doors.
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2.The back porch was converted into a butler’s pantry and wet bar.
3.Removing a wall united the kitchen and breakfast room.
4.A centered, space-saving pocket door now connects the kitchen and dining room.
Kitchen Before
Inside, Wendy challenged Brad to enhance the living spaces without enlarging the original footprint.
The kitchen now feels larger but is actually the same square footage as before.
Custom cabinets in the rest of the kitchen are slightly oversize while still having a cottage feel.
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For lower cabinetry, Wendy requested drawers rather than doors to make items easier to reach.
Vintage Style Island
A small but efficient island holds refrigerator drawers and a bookcase for cookbooks.
At the end sits an antique tea table where the couple eats breakfast.
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Dining Room After
Two portraits of “honorary ancestors” date from 1810 and preside over meals.
Simple refinishing brought the original hardwood floors to their now beautiful state.
A dainty scalloped edge on the chairs and table topper adds a decorative touch.
A distinctive 13-arm meeting-house chandelier has been in her family for years.
Courtyard After
A new garage/carriage house anchors the back of the yard.
Then Wendy added another special touch.
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“Ours, ‘Glory Cottage,’ represents adoration, praise, and thanksgiving.”
Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo by: Laurey W. Glenn
