Room to Grow

ROOM TO GROW

Partnered project with Suzanne L’Hussier

New England has many challenging building sites, and this one in northern Massachusetts was no exception. A couple with three daughters had an eight-acre lot with a tight allowable space for construction, as well as wetlands to be protected. Furthermore, the budget-minded family wished to "build big" now and add upgrades down the line. We focused on:

  • low-maintenance exterior using materials with a 50+ year lifespan

  • air-sealing the exterior envelope and chose Pella windows and doors with their lifetime guarantee to ensure low heating and cooling bills

  • custom Platt Cabinetry in the kitchen and primary bath and utilized semi-custom cabinetry in other areas

We've been back twice in the decade since we built this home for other enhancements including a home theater in the basement and a custom wet bar/pantry off the kitchen.

SF of living space: 6,100 sf

JPW Design Team