Residential Alterations

Historic House Renovation

This structure had fallen into disrepair. French doors, windows, and interior details brought the house back to life. A new combined five car garage, guest apartment, and pool cabana reflects the style of the primary residence. A ground-source heat pump system heats and cools the buildings cleanly and economically.

Brick driveway leading to a red brick building, trees on either side, fallen leaves.

Brick building with trees in front, on a green lawn.

Brick house with driveway lined by trees and flowerbeds.

Brick house with manicured lawn, stone patio, and round fountain in a sunny outdoor setting.

Green lawn and landscaped backyard with tiered stone walls, trees, and house.

Brick building with a curved driveway, balcony, and dark wooden garage door.

Side view of a house with a brick chimney and a green lawn.

Patio with outdoor furniture next to a brick house. Sunny day, green grass, and blue cushions.

Old, weathered two-bay garage with gable roof and a red brick section; paved parking area and trees in background.

Brick garage with brown doors and green window, topped with a gray roof and tall chimney.

Brick garage with balcony and black wrought iron railing, set in a garden with trees.

Brick building with two French doors, small window, and stone patio with steps.

Elegant white kitchen with granite countertops, large windows, and a gold chandelier.

A room with a fireplace and two paintings, before renovation. Wall and floor appear aged.

Ornate, empty room with chandelier, fireplace, windows, and dark floor. Light blue ceiling with decorative trim.

Large landscape painting with a tree, ruins, and cloudy sky, mounted on a white wall with molding.

Long hallway with wooden floors, beige walls, and overhead lighting. Furniture and doors line the walls.

White hallway with coffered ceiling, chandeliers, and sconce lighting.

Dark wood bar with stools, built-in shelving, and a chandelier. French doors lead to a grassy outdoors.

Aerial view of a large estate with a main house, pool, and well-manicured grounds.

Center Stage Renovation

The Client wanted to open this kitchen visually to the dining and living areas while adding a central work island and improving the functionality and flow. New matching cabinetry was added to the family room to further integrate the kitchen and adjacent spaces. These cabinets provide a wet bar, audio video storage, display shelves and a computer station. Throughout, cabinetry elements create aesthetic ‘set- pieces’ with symmetry, textured glass, stainless steel, and color.

A dark wood-floored room with a black and gold cabinet and purple wall. Large plants flank the cabinet.

Modern kitchen with curved wooden bar, purple accent wall, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Curved kitchen bar with wood and metal accents, purple walls, and bar stools.

Kitchen before renovation: island, cabinets, appliances, table, chairs, sliding door, and dark tile floor.

Modern dining room with glass table, blue chairs, and wood cabinetry. High ceilings and large windows.

Kitchen before renovation; cluttered countertops, diagonal wooden divider, stainless steel appliances.

Modern kitchen with stainless steel island, cabinets, and appliances; wood floor and track lighting.

Modern kitchen with stainless steel island and range hood, wood cabinets, and track lighting.

Dining room with blue table, purple chairs, and tall wooden cabinets. Skylights and a ladder are visible.

Wooden built-in with cabinets, shelves, and a small sink, dining table with yellow flowers, and blue chairs.

Award certificate for Alex Esposito Architects, 2010 Watermark Awards, Best Kitchen, Focal Point Kitchen.

Living room before renovation with purple wall, stone fireplace, and TV.

Built-in wooden shelving unit around a TV, displaying decorative items. A baseball game is on the screen.

Living room before renovation: white walls, shelves with CDs, blue chair, aquarium, and dark furniture.

Wooden built-in bar with teal armchairs, featuring cabinets, a sink, and wine storage.

Custom for a Crowd Renovation

The existing TV viewing area and little used sunroom were ‘swapped’ with the cramped existing corner kitchen to create an expansive cooking/ dining space. Cantilevered shelving (inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright) lightens the mass at the end of island. To avoid an abrupt transition between the kitchen and adjacent area; the oak flooring wraps a ‘carpet’ of porcelain tile.

Modern kitchen with brown cabinets, large island, orange wall, and expansive windows.

Modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertop, island with open shelving, and wood ceiling.

Modern kitchen with dark brown cabinets, large island, orange walls, and large windows.

Modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, orange bar stools, island, and wood ceiling.

Modern kitchen with large island, stainless steel appliances, orange bar stools, and warm lighting.

Interior view of a hallway with wood and stone features; dark cabinets on left, entrance with large windows ahead.

Hallway with wooden doors, stone column, and a loft. Sunlight streams through a doorway to a living room.

Living room with red sofa, blue chairs, large windows overlooking trees, and skylights.

A two-story green house with a driveway. Two cars are parked outside the garage. The sky is blue.

Brown house with brown shingle roof, three-car garage, stone columns, and asphalt driveway.

Stone and brown house exterior with circular entry, steps, and garage.

Wooden garage door with stone pillars, accented by sconces.

Georgian Revival Transformation

In addition to the new entrance, expanded garage, master bedroom suite and octagonal smoking room; fluted pilasters, columns, dormers, and classical trim remake the perception of this once modest façade.

Watercolor rendering of a white two-story house with black shutters, dormer windows, and a brown roof.

White two-story house with dark shutters, front door, and long driveway, surrounded by trees and green lawn.

Beige house with a long, multi-section facade, surrounded by trees.

White house with black shutters, on a green lawn, behind a stone wall. Trees frame the property.

White two-story house with brick chimney, surrounded by trees.

White two-story house with a brick patio, bay window, and a green lawn.

A white house with a barn-style garage. Green lawn, trees, and sky are visible.

White two-story house with shingled roof, windows, and a large lawn, surrounded by trees.

White house with dark shutters, front entrance with stone steps, manicured landscaping.

White house with arched doorway, windows, and steps leading to double doors.

White exterior with arched window and French doors. Two chairs on a porch.

White house with black roof, brick patio, and a bench with yellow flowers.

Cozy living room with beige furniture, fireplace, and glass coffee table.

Living room with arched windows, light walls, and a patterned rug. Furnishings include a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

Sunroom before renovation, featuring arched windows, a sofa, and warm-toned curtains.

Living room with yellow walls, white beams, round table, and arched windows.

Kitchen with wood cabinets, green countertops, and two white columns separating it from a dining area.

Kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel stove, and green countertops.

Elegant bathroom with a built-in tub, vanity with two sinks, and a small arched niche.

White building with arched window, red flowers, and garage doors against a blue sky.

Kitchen and Family Room Makeover

In addition to an expanded entrance, breakfast nook and dining room, the new kitchen opens to the sitting area. At the family room new cabinets were added and existing hand-hewn ceiling beams were reused in a fashion that raises the perception of height in the room.

White kitchen with island, cabinets, appliances, and a central column.

Dark kitchen with appliances, cabinets, and a messy countertop.

White kitchen with stainless steel hood, white cabinets, dark countertops, and wooden floors.

White kitchen with island featuring columns and black countertop. Bright, airy, and inviting.

Floor plan of a residence, featuring a kitchen, living room, and dining area with furniture layouts and labels.

Living room with built-in white cabinets, TV, and shelves. Wooden floor and beige walls.

Living room before renovation with exposed beams, framed artwork, and a sliding glass door.

Living room with white built-in bookshelves, various decor, seating, and a window.

Bookshelves with a ladder. Books, decor, and a ladder are visible. White shelves, brass fixtures, and a wooden ladder.

Built-in white bookshelves with books and decor, brass rail, and window with shutters.

Two-story wooden house with brown siding, shrubs, and a bare tree.

Two-story house with tan siding, steps, and greenery.

Green double doors on a light-colored house, framed by bushes and a tree with hanging leaves.

Updated Transitional Residence

Former clients asked for a screen porch addition at their new residence. They also asked for cabinetry for their new family room and office similar to our designs at their previous home. There was one existing ‘structural’ beam in the family room and we added the others to symmetrically balance the ceiling.