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House in Rochester, NY

House in Rochester, NY

House in Rochester, NY

Set on an idyllic piece of land in Rochester, NY, the Vought House, which was built in 1820, has only seen two significant renovations in its history — the latest one designed by EFM in 2021.

While the house had a challenging interior layout, it presented an ideal opportunity to combine modern updates with the original character of the home. The intention was to preserve the remaining historic architectural detailing from the original construction and give it a new life. The result is a landmarked house that has now become a home for a family with functional needs that are very different from more than a century ago.

One of the esthetic choices was to forgo drapes for integrated motorized window treatments which do not overwhelm the original window frames, showing how old and new can coexist. The reinterpretation of the traditional historic color palette of the walls complements the ornate trim detailing which was painted white throughout.

The home’s historic nature created a set of limitations for the new interior layout, as the openings layout could not be altered. This led to unusual solutions like the freestanding bathroom mirrors, as the sinks has to be positioned in front of the windows.

 These types of solutions - that emerge from design constraints - define the house’s new unique character, marrying traditional details with a contemporary feel.

Set on an idyllic piece of land in Rochester, NY, the Vought House, which was built in 1820, has only seen two significant renovations in its history — the latest one designed by EFM in 2021.

While the house had a challenging interior layout, it presented an ideal opportunity to combine modern updates with the original character of the home. The intention was to preserve the remaining historic architectural detailing from the original construction and give it a new life. The result is a landmarked house that has now become a home for a family with functional needs that are very different from more than a century ago.

One of the esthetic choices was to forgo drapes for integrated motorized window treatments which do not overwhelm the original window frames, showing how old and new can coexist. The reinterpretation of the traditional historic color palette of the walls complements the ornate trim detailing which was painted white throughout.

The home’s historic nature created a set of limitations for the new interior layout, as the openings layout could not be altered. This led to unusual solutions like the freestanding bathroom mirrors, as the sinks has to be positioned in front of the windows.

These types of solutions - that emerge from design constraints - define the house’s new unique character, marrying traditional details with a contemporary feel.

Set on an idyllic piece of land in Rochester, NY, the Vought House, which was built in 1820, has only seen two significant renovations in its history — the latest one designed by EFM in 2021.

While the house had a challenging interior layout, it presented an ideal opportunity to combine modern updates with the original character of the home. The intention was to preserve the remaining historic architectural detailing from the original construction and give it a new life. The result is a landmarked house that has now become a home for a family with functional needs that are very different from more than a century ago.

One of the esthetic choices was to forgo drapes for integrated motorized window treatments which do not overwhelm the original window frames, showing how old and new can coexist. The reinterpretation of the traditional historic color palette of the walls complements the ornate trim detailing which was painted white throughout.

The home’s historic nature created a set of limitations for the new interior layout, as the openings layout could not be altered. This led to unusual solutions like the freestanding bathroom mirrors, as the sinks has to be positioned in front of the windows.

These types of solutions - that emerge from design constraints - define the house’s new unique character, marrying traditional details with a contemporary feel.

Set on an idyllic piece of land in Rochester, NY, the Vought House, which was built in 1820, has only seen two significant renovations in its history — the latest one designed by EFM in 2021.

While the house had a challenging interior layout, it presented an ideal opportunity to combine modern updates with the original character of the home. The intention was to preserve the remaining historic architectural detailing from the original construction and give it a new life. The result is a landmarked house that has now become a home for a family with functional needs that are very different from more than a century ago.

One of the esthetic choices was to forgo drapes for integrated motorized window treatments which do not overwhelm the original window frames, showing how old and new can coexist. The reinterpretation of the traditional historic color palette of the walls complements the ornate trim detailing which was painted white throughout.

The home’s historic nature created a set of limitations for the new interior layout, as the openings layout could not be altered. This led to unusual solutions like the freestanding bathroom mirrors, as the sinks has to be positioned in front of the windows.

 These types of solutions - that emerge from design constraints - define the house’s new unique character, marrying traditional details with a contemporary feel.

Set on an idyllic piece of land in Rochester, NY, the Vought House, which was built in 1820, has only seen two significant renovations in its history — the latest one designed by EFM in 2021.

While the house had a challenging interior layout, it presented an ideal opportunity to combine modern updates with the original character of the home. The intention was to preserve the remaining historic architectural detailing from the original construction and give it a new life. The result is a landmarked house that has now become a home for a family with functional needs that are very different from more than a century ago.

One of the esthetic choices was to forgo drapes for integrated motorized window treatments which do not overwhelm the original window frames, showing how old and new can coexist. The reinterpretation of the traditional historic color palette of the walls complements the ornate trim detailing which was painted white throughout.

The home’s historic nature created a set of limitations for the new interior layout, as the openings layout could not be altered. This led to unusual solutions like the freestanding bathroom mirrors, as the sinks has to be positioned in front of the windows.

These types of solutions - that emerge from design constraints - define the house’s new unique character, marrying traditional details with a contemporary feel.

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