You may say I'm a
dreamer, but I’m not the only one…
I hope someday you
will join us... And the world will be as one.
John Lennon
You see, I have this ‘Wish List’ of dreams,
wants (and if) and when I acquire my second home… (preferable by the water -
gulf is good, but New England would work just
as well). Do you have one of those? A scrapbook, little box, pinterest account or
computer file where you hide away all those absolutely marvelous ideas and
photos of homes that you run across in magazines or the internet that ‘speak’
to you in some way? Are you a dreamer?
I don’t want to get into the specifics of my
“Wish List” – trust me, we could be here forever or longer… But I ran across
something the other day on the internet that looks like someone may have stolen
my "New England Home Wish List". Yes, yes, I know - I have
said time and time again that Diane Keaton’s home in “Something's
Gotta Give” is the total compilation of my Wish List for a New England home, and don’t get me wrong… IT IS!
But this home runs a VERY close second on the list of “Yeah, I wouldn't turn
this down!” And the added bonus - surprise, surprise: it is by my all time favorite
architects (the builder of my
home) Historical Concepts. I instantly
fall in love with anything I see that they have been involved in (even before I
find out they were involved. That should tell me something, right?)
For your
enjoyment... The Casco Bay Maine Renovation (exterior only - darn)
According to Houzz.com,
this private, waterfront estate on the Casco Bay in Maine
The objective of this renovation was to be
respectful of the original form and massing of the home, which is fitting of
its regional context, but to reflect a more refined style on the exterior façade
and interior spaces. By rearranging the layout, the architect was not only able
to make the home more functional, but also to provide expansive views of Casco Bay .
The goal of this extensive renovation of a
1970s era home on the coast of Maine
Certain stylistic elements were updated to
more successfully complement the home, such as the new gabled dormers in place
of the former shed dormers on the front facade and a neutral palette of color
and materials. A new landscaping concept allowed created better circulation
through the site and also established a sense of formality, particularly at the
approach to the home.
The architects added a new front porch to
this Casco Bay, Maine
Before/After: While the form and many
features of the home’s exterior were preserved, details were revised to create
a more refined style. A sense of order was brought to the rear of the home by a
re-aligning and re-working of windows and doors, enhancing both the aesthetics
as well as the views to the bay from within. This effect is further emphasized
by the color uniformity of the siding material across the entire facade. The
revised arched window to the Stair Hall serves as a point of interest along the
roofline, while plantings close to the home serve to enhance rather than
conceal the transition between the interior spaces and the rear lawn.
Isn't it amazing? I just love that property.
Unfortunately, all the photos are of the exterior and those few just wet our
appetite... why didn't we see the interior renovation? Imagine the kitchen in
that home!
Ok, ok... the Houzz
article did include a few interior photos, but ONLY four and if you are like me... that is just
enough to offer shear torture. If this is you, stop reading now, seriously....
S.T.O.P. N.O.W.
But if you
are like me, when it
comes to beautiful interiors, you are a glutton for punishment.
Don't say I didn't
warn you...
Let me know what you
think… I think we need more pictures!
