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The Meadows reinterprets the barn vernacular of the Connecticut countryside with two gabled volumes connected by a glass-walled entry foyer, offering a contemporary twist on a familiar rural form.

Kevin kept the Victorian details on the upper portion of the building, painted Benjamin Moore "Mayonnaise,

During the renovation, Chu extended the bathroom next to the master bedroom outwards to create a bath and shower room that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior. He also added a skylight made from a repurposed car sunroof, which was purchased secondhand for $100 and could be operated by remote control to easily let the elements in. “There were many challenges in what we wanted to do,” says Chu. “Then, we searched for materials and ways of doing that—or we let the site inspire us.”

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Natural light provides the kitchen with an ethereal quality.

A simple arch pattern was used throughout the apartment, adding subtle style to a simple material palette.

In the kitchen, mini orb pendants by Allied Maker illuminate the island. The kitchen stools are by KBH through Fair Design.

The steel-framed doors fully open to the courtyard, maximizing indoor/outdoor living space on the small lot.

You should be sure your contractor is planning to pull the necessary permits, complete required paperwork, and schedule inspections that align with the project timeline.

A screen porch just off the dining room was added, enhancing the home's indoor-outdoor feel.

The tub sold the downstairs tenants on the unit.

Calandra Design recreated the rear yard, where a sectional sofa, a fire pit, and a dining area provide places for the family to spend time together outside.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

Textured travertine limestone slabs from ABC Stone run under the custom white oak vanity, and are also used on the walls.

The West Village is building, infrastructure, landscape and public space—all within one environment.