Thoughtful Updates

This 1926 Tudor estate, designed by George Earnest Robinson, evokes the timeless elegance of British country homes with its ashlar stone walls, stucco accents, hand-hewn white oak timbers, rough slate roof, copper downspouts, and decorative clay chimney pots.

Red Barn was engaged by the home’s new owners to carry out a thoughtful renovation and addition, seamlessly blending modern family living with the property’s historic character. The reimagined design introduces a welcoming entry with a mudroom, an open kitchen, reconfigured interior spaces, and an enhanced primary suite.

The kitchen honors the home’s heritage by incorporating repurposed leaded glass cabinet doors and the original hand-hewn door with custom metalwork. Expansive 12-foot French doors flood the space with natural light and offer views of the rear yard. Crisp painted cabinetry, unlacquered oil-rubbed bronze hardware and natural wood combine to create a balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern functionality.

Thoughtful material choices and updates such as a marble checkboard formal entry floor update spaces but remain consistent with the home’s 1920s vintage.