The renovation of this family home in Brookline, MA, was all about finding the right balance. The 1905-built Victorian home already had plenty of period charm – all part of the original – but its new owners wanted to add in a few key user-friendly details that you'd be more likely to find in a newly built home. How to update a heritage property without sacrificing its character and meaningful details: that was the challenge for this renovation.
To ensure they came up with the right solution the owners enlisted the help of . 'This project spoke to our design hearts with the encouragement to create a masterful blend and bring something fresh to the table,' says principal Vani Sayeed, who describes how she gave the historic home a new lease of life, all the while being mindful of its unique character. 'The goal was to first update the interior architecture by moving a few walls, restoring some of the original architectural details and adding important design elements to elevate and make all spaces not only functional but beautiful and inviting,' says designer Vani Sayeed.
'The client wanted an updated space that had the charm and architectural details of a bygone era but with all the bells and whistles and comforts of a modern home.' The renovation kept the basic layout of a classic Victorian home as the homeowner was drawn to more private areas to entertain, such as a formal dining room, separate kitchen and this cozy parlor . The Roman shades fabric is Sacho Clouds from TM.
