The Challenge
The Ridgefield Transitional Twist Remodel was a space that had great bones but lacked the soul that this young family was looking for in their space. While it had a large kitchen that was added on years prior, it was outdated, had a low functioning wingback island, and minimal amenities. The remaining main floor had several personalities that the homeowners wanted to meld to create a space that was durable, functional, and had a lot more style.
The Vision
Create a home that gave a nod to the transitional architectural style of the space but also infused the family’s eclectic style and unique art.
The Solution
Work WITH the space and not against it. Knowing that projects of this scale can add up very quickly, it was important to not delete every element of the space and have to spend a lot of money to add the character back in. Instead, they focused the funds into the elements that had the most bang for their buck: Flooring, kitchen island, bathroom, and new furniture. Then, we let the power of paint work its magic on the remaining elements and create a color scheme throughout the home that was “color without being colorful” and felt relaxed and casual. Mike James Renovation was able to get creative with transitioning the original to new elements and making sure everything flowed together seamlessly. The original wainscoting, coffered ceilings, perimeter kitchen cabinets and laundry room storage received their glow up through paint— saving the homeowners a large portion of their budget that could be allocated throughout the space.
The Results
A beautiful space that feels like a gut renovation, but salvaged a lot more than you’d expect. There are timeless elements like wainscoting, crown molding, and coffered ceilings mixed with warm updates like walnut-look flooring, saturated color, and modern artwork. A stunning transitional space with a twist.
