This lake house renovation honors more than a century of family history while thoughtfully adapting the home for modern living. Originally built in the early 1900s, the Craftsman style residence has been owned by the same family for generations and has long served as a gathering place for summers, holidays, and shared memories. The renovation carefully balances preservation and growth, with a new addition that provides a much needed, generously sized dining room designed to host large family gatherings and strengthen the home’s role as a place of connection. Interior renovations include a reimagined kitchen, updated bathrooms, and new bedrooms constructed above the existing garage, allowing the home to grow without losing its original character. Throughout the project, special care was taken to maintain the charm and craftsmanship of the historic Craftsman design through thoughtful material selections and detailing, resulting in a refreshed lake house that supports contemporary family life while honoring its legacy of more than one hundred years.

Location: Chautauqua, NY

Project Type: Single Family Residential - Interior Renovation & Addition