A Shingle-Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation

A Shingle-Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects were hired to renovate a shingle-style home on Professors’ Row in Cambridge, Massachusetts where they were tasked with integrating modern elements with the existing home’s historic structure.

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Massive windows were used, along with raising the ceiling, to give the room a feeling of even more space. These in the corner fill the kitchen with light and almost make you feel like you’re outdoors.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

The first floor kitchen was completely redesigned to reflect the homeowners’ interests, which combined both refined and rustic materials.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

High gloss white cabinets were paired with concrete countertops and custom plywood raw steel shelves.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

The partially open shelves provide storage for the owners’ collection of African bowls and primitive artwork.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

Additional shelves were built, similar to those hanging in the kitchen, for extra display space.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

Upstairs, what once was a series of small rooms, was turned into a spacious master suite hidden behind a sliding reclaimed wood barn door.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

The hallway is lined with high gloss white cabinets on one side for storage and art work on the other side.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

At the other end of the hallway is the master bathroom which is clad in white wood panels.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

Sitting below a skylight is the new, wood enclosed tub.

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

A Shingle Style Home in Cambridge Gets a Modern Renovation in main interior design architecture  Category

Photos by Jane Messinger.


SOURCE: Design Milk » Interior Design – Read entire story here.

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