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1994 Classic Colonial Undergoes a Complete Transformation

From: MV Architects

MV Architects updated this 1994 builder-grade home to provide a better flow to accommodate the homeowners busy family of five. To help achieve this, one of the bays from their three-car garage was turned into an extra 200 square feet of living space on the main level. The end result is a stunning space that is ready to entertain.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Transitional Living Room With Paneling

Paneling was added in the two-story family room, gracefully defining the room's height and layering in visual interest. MV Architects also refreshed the fireplace mantel.

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Before: Yellow Family Room and Office

Previously, spaces in the home felt jumbled with no clear separation or focus.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Wine Cellar Under Stairs

A focal point in the family room is the homeowner's wine cellar. MV Architects built it into the area underneath the stairs, a smart use of space that also turns the cellar into a showpiece when entertaining.

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Before: Stairs and Laundry Room

There was a lot of unused space in the house, due its chopped up layout, not at all convenient for the large family who live here.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Hall and Ladder View

Since this home belongs to a family of five, it was important to improve the flow of spaces for the family and their guests.

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Before: Living Room With Portrait

The family of five wanted spaces everyone could enjoy, places for the kids to play and the parents to entertain. But the flow and functionality of the house needed to change.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Transitional Living Room and Screened Porch

To expand the home's main level, one of the bays from the three-car garage was turned into an extra 200 square feet of living space. Now the living room opens up to a beautiful screened-in porch (refreshed with new paint).

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Before: Yellow Kitchen and Hall

The kitchen opened into the breakfast and family rooms, but there was no clear definition between spaces.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Neutral Chef Kitchen With Blue Breakfast Nook

MV Architects helped better define the breakfast room by adding a banquet in the bay window, as well as tongue and groove paneling on the ceiling.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Oak Cabinets

White oak cabinetry was a beautiful upgrade in the kitchen.

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Before: Yellow Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

Generic cabinets and finishes left this eat-in kitchen devoid of personality and the flow was awkward for the large family.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Blue and White Breakfast Nook With Paneling

MV Architects used ceiling treatments and decorative wall paneling to help define each space. Pretty shades highlight the breakfast room's bay windows and the designers installed tongue and groove paneling on the ceiling, which then got a coat of white paint.

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Before: White Cluttered Kitchen

All the builder-grade elements in this kitchen sorely needed updating and the homeowners, a family of five, wanted more space to move around.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Chef Kitchen With Blue Leaf Shade

New white stone countertops match up with white cabinets in the much more functional kitchen. Michelle Vassallo added a graphic shade over the sink for some fun contrast, a pretty tie in with the blue Cornue range.

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Before: Family Room With Jerseys

The family wanted the home to feel welcoming and inviting, but also to have a distinct aesthetic.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Transitional Playroom With Giraffe

The lower floor is a kid haven. Michelle Vassallo of MV Architects provided dedicated storage for games and toys with white built-in cabinetry. There's also a sweet built-in reading nook and desks to do homework and art projects.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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White Kids' Desk With Blue Chairs

The expansive lower level also got a facelift. MV Architects created two distinctive zones in the large open plan space: a kid zone with built-in desks for homework and crafts and a separate den for the whole family.

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Before: Game Room With Pool Table

The large lower level became a catch-all for games, toys, and memorabilia and was a tricky, not truly functional space.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Blue Transitional Family Room With Bar

Half of the home's lower floor is dedicated to the kids with places to play and do homework. The other half is the family zone with this attractive den. The family's memorabilia is here, as well as an elegant bar.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Blue Transitional Bar With Brass Shelf

The new bar, part of the redesigned lower floor, was dressed up with deep blue cabinetry and brass railings and hardware.

Photo: Keyanna Bowen of East and Lane Photography, Interior Design: Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors, Architects: MV Architects, Builder: Thorsen Construction. From: MV Architects

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Bathroom With Blue Raindrop Wallpaper

The house has four and a half bathrooms, but all had basic builder-grade fixtures and detailing. MV Architects freshened this one up with whimsical wallpaper. Silver sconces nicely complement the slim, tall mirror.

1994 Classic Colonial Undergoes a Complete Transformation

White Transitional Living Room With Paneling

Before: Yellow Family Room and Office

Wine Cellar Under Stairs

Before: Stairs and Laundry Room

White Hall and Ladder View

Before: Living Room With Portrait

White Transitional Living Room and Screened Porch

Before: Yellow Kitchen and Hall

Neutral Chef Kitchen With Blue Breakfast Nook

White Oak Cabinets

Before: Yellow Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

Blue and White Breakfast Nook With Paneling

Before: White Cluttered Kitchen

White Chef Kitchen With Blue Leaf Shade

Before: Family Room With Jerseys

White Transitional Playroom With Giraffe

White Kids' Desk With Blue Chairs

Before: Game Room With Pool Table

Blue Transitional Family Room With Bar

Blue Transitional Bar With Brass Shelf

Bathroom With Blue Raindrop Wallpaper

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