A Strong Attachment to History

Just Before

Just Before

Just Before

Just Before

Way Before

Way Before

Way Before

Way Before

Before: The master bath was one of the areas slated for an upgrade.

Before: The master bath was one of the areas slated for an upgrade.

Round windows were set into a rebuilt 8 by 8 foot turret, which is clad in copper.

Round windows were set into a rebuilt 8 by 8 foot turret, which is clad in copper.

The turret is more than a decorative landmark. Rather than close it off inside, the designer wanted to bring the natural light down into the space and allow occupants to see up into the vault.

The turret is more than a decorative landmark. Rather than close it off inside, the designer wanted to bring the natural light down into the space and allow occupants to see up into the vault.

Thirty-six custom wood corbels were fabricated to simulate existing corbels.

Thirty-six custom wood corbels were fabricated to simulate existing corbels.

Normandy’s craftsmen replicated the dormers’ keystone detailing, chamfered edge on the corner trim and pediment above the windows.

Normandy’s craftsmen replicated the dormers’ keystone detailing, chamfered edge on the corner trim and pediment above the windows.

The existing detached garage was replaced by this attached garage with space above for a new master suite.

The existing detached garage was replaced by this attached garage with space above for a new master suite.

French doors inside the master suite open onto a small European balcony with an iron railing that overlooks the back yard.

French doors inside the master suite open onto a small European balcony with an iron railing that overlooks the back yard.

A spiral staircase in the mudroom rises into the upstairs den. Its wrought-iron railings with brass detailing and oak stair treads are reminiscent of the 1850s.

A spiral staircase in the mudroom rises into the upstairs den. Its wrought-iron railings with brass detailing and oak stair treads are reminiscent of the 1850s.

The second story atop the garage includes the new 14- by 20-foot master bedroom with two walk-in closets, a steam shower, whirlpool tub and new cabinetry with an adjacent 11- by 17-foot den/exercise...

The second story atop the garage includes the new 14- by 20-foot master bedroom with two walk-in closets, a steam shower, whirlpool tub and new cabinetry with an adjacent 11- by 17-foot den/exercise room.

A fireplace with a double mantel is the focal point in the new master suite.

A fireplace with a double mantel is the focal point in the new master suite.

The new master bathroom

The new master bathroom

New master bathroom.

New master bathroom.

Master bath

Master bath

Master Bath

Master Bath

Cast-brass door hinges, doorknobs and pocket door trim were located to recall the existing door hardware.

Cast-brass door hinges, doorknobs and pocket door trim were located to recall the existing door hardware.

Cast-brass door hinges, doorknobs and pocket door trim were located to recall the existing door hardware.

Cast-brass door hinges, doorknobs and pocket door trim were located to recall the existing door hardware.

In the new space, the owners had push-button light switches installed.

In the new space, the owners had push-button light switches installed.