Cherishing the details

Draper

The owners of this 1894 Queen Anne home wanted to preserve its historic character while updating it for modern life and energy efficiency. By applying a low-profile exterior membrane and sistering interior studs, we insulated for comfort and efficiency, while adding only 1in. to the original wall thickness. A geothermal heat pump and solar array complement the energy program. Inside and out, our carpenters meticulously restored hundreds of architectural features and recreated others using computer technology. Custom built-ins in the spacious kitchen and living spaces evoke Victorian style, while the openness welcomes natural light throughout.

 Collaborators: Dan Bonardi Consulting Engineers, A Yard and a Half Design Cooperative, Maple & May Woodworking, Edua Wilde Photography

Street view of newly renovated yellow and white Queen Anne Victorian home. There is an octagonal tower with pointed roof on the right side with a generous front porch that wraps around it. The home is set about 10 feet above the sidewalk with a ston
Exterior side view of a newly renovated yellow and white Queen Anne Victorian. The gabled roof features solar panels. Hidden beneath the clapboards, a low-profile membrane seals the building envelope while maintaining the historic architectural profi
Exterior view of a Victorian-style glass pool enclosure attached to a yellow and white carriage house that has been converted to a garage and workshop.
Exterior view of the yellow and white carriage house with double garage doors that open automatically yet still give the appearance of traditional Victorian barn doors.
Interior view of an indoor continuous-flow lap pool enclosed in a Victorian style white and glass solarium.
A Victorian style white and wood custom kitchen anchors the open family living space in this historic Queen Anne home. The custom cabinets that form the large center island match the tone of the hardwood floor, contrasting white painted cabinetry alo
Interior view of an open plan family room and kitchen in a historic Victorian home. The focal point of the family room is a freestanding wall that houses a two-sided fireplace and large screen TV. The wall creates separation yet maintains sight-lines
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Interior view of the dining room in this victorian home. The walls are beige with white trim, medium tone wood floors and a Persian rug beneath the table and chairs. The bow window is dressed with blue print curtains. There is a built-in china cabine
A full wall of white painted bookshelves frame the pocket doors that lead from this library/music room into the formal dining room. There is a black upright piano along the left wall, which is painted sage green
This corner between two windows holds a cream-colored upholstered chair and brass reading lamp.
View of the octagonal tower with seating bench next to the front entry. The floor is medium-tone oak. The walls are a light beige. All the trim is painted white. The foreground features a beautiful white fluted and carved newell post.
Interior view of the mud room. On the far side the new side door of the home is open and sunlight streams in onto a long bench with storage below. On the left, there is a vertical shelving unit with a dog bed at the bottom.
This Victorian style bath has cream walls and a black and white geometric floral pattern tile floor. A deep oval freestanding soaker tub is tucked into the alcove beneath the window. On the left, an oak vanity with open shelves is topped with gray an
Interior view of a third floor sitting room and guest bedroom. In the foreground, a brick chimney extends up through the roof.
A view of the stairs and second floor hall features restored (and recreated) white balusters and black railings. The floor and treads are medium-tone wood. A tall bookshelf and sunny reading nook invites us to walk beyond the stairs.
The third floor bathroom has a shower, with black penny tile floor and white large-format subway tile walls, tucked under the eaves.
This guest bedroom features a custom headboard fashioned from antique boards that were removed during the renovation.
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