This wooded property in Northern New Jersey began as a small cottage built in the 1920s, with an addition added in the 1950s. Over time, the home evolved in pieces, leaving the layout fragmented and difficult to navigate.
The house had three separate front doors and a series of disconnected rooms that interrupted the natural flow of the home.
It All Begins HereWorking with the homeowners, Aesthetic Functionality explored planning studies to reconnect the spaces and restore a sense of cohesion throughout the home.
The goal was not simply to renovate individual rooms, but to help the house function as a unified whole.
Original Photos
Proposed Full First Floor Layout
Walls were reconfigured to open the floor plan and create stronger connections between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. 3D modeling helped see the space before demolition.
In the final phase of construction, the kitchen and dining area are being opened to the living room with a cathedral ceiling, bringing light and volume into the heart of the home.
