This multi-family residence in downtown, Princeton, has been top rated to National Green Building Standards — the first in the nation to receive an Emerald rating, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Extensive renovations to the above-and-below side-by-side units allow four families to share a common structure in quiet peace and efficient energy savings.
Kitchens
Walk-Through Kitchen, Princeton, New Jersey
Efficient traffic flow and modular storage helps this busy young family make to the game (or class) on time. Clutter tucks neatly away behind a full wall of gorgeous cherry flat panel built-in cabinetry. Above the sink, glass-front cabinets waive guesswork. Grab and go. For more relaxed meals, an adjacent dining room allows family and guests to enjoy appetizers as the chef participates in conversation.
"This kitchen was designed for a busy family of six whose time together centers around meals. We moved no piping or windows for this job, but accomplished a huge change by removing the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room.
The table, constructed from an old family favorite that had out-lasted its functionality, is big enough for the whole family to eat in the kitchen, or do homework. The colors are fun and the materials — cork/rubber composite on the floor, soap stone on the counters, were chosen for their durability as well as good looks.
The construction on this job was done in just under one month." — Kirsten Thoft, Architect
Modular Addition, Princeton, New Jersey
A total of only thirteen weeks were required to transform this ranch into a beautiful custom two story home, more than doubling prior living space. A cost effective modular addition proved the perfect solution. Master bed and bath plus children’s rooms and second bath now overlook the lawn and woods, linked to the first floor by an elegant staircase featuring natural lighting. Skylights and pocket doors were designed into the modular addition.
“Unlike a typical renovation, which takes six months to a year, I started this project on June 9th and finished September 12th. This caused minimal disruption to the clients and had the house ready for the beginning of the school year. Sliding barn door is a great space saver. We used a prefabricated kitchen for this project, but added custom touches like white oak flooring and granite counter tops. Master bath has custom walnut vanity and glass tiles.” — Dave Rowe
Kitchen, Princeton, New Jersey
Details abound in this beautifully appointed kitchen and sunroom: granite countertops, fieldstone surrounds, warm natural lighting. The space is an inspiring work center for culinary adventures, as well as a comfortable extension of the central living quarters, perfect for entertaining.
"The sunroom was not heated and the owners did not want to change the floor. I removed the wall between kitchen & sunroom, then installed electric radiant heat between the exposed beams in the ceiling. The mudroom and powder room have radiant electric heat under the handmade terra cotta tile floor. It's one of the most comfortable rooms in winter now. The cabinets are scribed into the dry-laid stone walls. This kitchen is very high end, very detailed and very beautiful." — Dave Rowe
Whole House Renovation, Princeton, New Jersey
A three story wood addition blends seamlessly into the newly renovated main home, an elegant solution for a growing young family. The new structure retains the character of the original home, yet adds a more contemporary feel through expanded, open, floor plans.
"We started this job while the owners were still living in Germany. A three story addition was built off the back of the house for a family room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a third floor playroom. This kitchen (above) is part of the existing home that we remodeled." — Dave Rowe
