Stunning Coastal Exterior and Interior Renovation

<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572778007528801154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30XzUtZGHfOFT4JgrYvkdoMH4BG59M-RhVHrZbx7jphyoZI-9qLokdHd-DHFgJ_YYNaRP9Fg1RQaLXuxVzzozuGGO0ILnEAqDxYSovC04bnm8ov0ICXD2QyJ3qyK8ZGM41SE3oSMwpt3I/s400/Mayfair+Front.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I am always intrigued by renovation. I especially marvel at exterior transformations and this beautiful home in New York is no exception. </span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777146128082658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgo9kN4LZu4GRoAAGyoEUyHkiI5P0u4-hlLc_KhAUYujRHPfp1C3BkFK8DRAnlZIH_sYgUd9mJF81ZDDFYQh3GtAt6b_LImKaG0Au9nGLLe56i7Ks132YuGDzxwBQC6ZHLuQyrbB3g4Cg/s400/Mayfair+Before.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: pointer" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">On a breathtaking piece of property on the Long Island Sound it was a perfect home for renovation. Above is the Before - a wonderful, quaint colonial.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572795920677762930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e3vyuokAM8YTzb7rJbP_O3V6_NBVI0MUi5FJ6yoSvwNczZk3HbB-rQi-wtK9E9Wjr3bpErjAAzvujeX4Iw6SkktUw9bMaBbF61Uwh9yIFIh85v6rfugrBcYzQz1xCiE01U5PTOG2ib6u/s400/Mayfair+After.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" />And here is the After: Notice the change in the roof lines - the original second story was expanded and a second story was also added to the original one story structure - These external additions changed the ordinary into extraordinary.</span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPFVnzy1d4Zb-xj9FNmEFnTzXOT_1uVKBSLZXxhdyp7OUIBFdhZru9g9Et9rQidZIyHW6Y4_FcSXuZL58H6QxrIeV-Qcc3AxdL0T_jyBXs5P2GlGQfyM-nfZt2wcU6xF02vcuixgveCrJ/s1600/Mayfair+dog.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572780263923203890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPFVnzy1d4Zb-xj9FNmEFnTzXOT_1uVKBSLZXxhdyp7OUIBFdhZru9g9Et9rQidZIyHW6Y4_FcSXuZL58H6QxrIeV-Qcc3AxdL0T_jyBXs5P2GlGQfyM-nfZt2wcU6xF02vcuixgveCrJ/s400/Mayfair+dog.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The kitchen renovation is stunning boasting state of the art appliances and marble counters. Notice the arched entrances between rooms. </span></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW2zYf7QO2coq2T-H-AgxrwPNfSyaXm6kiTN90GYIjSdkpjSNJTDCGg8hgHVXNjSuKtrONXQhdSdWfKO-jb6jpQ_W45BDDJzF0krQeLpCwu0eN4JwSgu0FxASPiNSwWJBAXj0-quDJks/s1600/Mayfair+4.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777632981674034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW2zYf7QO2coq2T-H-AgxrwPNfSyaXm6kiTN90GYIjSdkpjSNJTDCGg8hgHVXNjSuKtrONXQhdSdWfKO-jb6jpQ_W45BDDJzF0krQeLpCwu0eN4JwSgu0FxASPiNSwWJBAXj0-quDJks/s400/Mayfair+4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: pointer" /><br /></span></span></a><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I love the classic details of this kitchen including the subway backsplash tile, lighting, marble counters and the exquisite detailing on the corners of the center islands.</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAeqRY6poteMrqsxXgfQyLgDhxK6BFZ1eBXCFU5tS3c3CFGZ9rGDtTsVZISWJyCiV56pRVtlkL_rvuhGv1Yc-lNERLWl2aXgOBOiVEC0YlMs2d657ZD7fRvJETlFVaydSkdB0YxOXJ4TxU/s1600/mayfair+construction+3.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777642551122098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAeqRY6poteMrqsxXgfQyLgDhxK6BFZ1eBXCFU5tS3c3CFGZ9rGDtTsVZISWJyCiV56pRVtlkL_rvuhGv1Yc-lNERLWl2aXgOBOiVEC0YlMs2d657ZD7fRvJETlFVaydSkdB0YxOXJ4TxU/s400/mayfair+construction+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Looking from the other side of the center island we can see the dining and family room area. Notice the arched bookcases which echo the arches through out the first floor.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777639518245426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Nrsb0TYKc4WA73MmOhonY9M4KeFXWSXCzCEUb4Bmzz9KkGWs5GVDKWTuyF128AaaBtI4dOsMYrgblDeogszoRQmtK1DuBTwE_GbpM7HDQuA0tY0EgdhAR9PeP3Y99H3MWtY9LlRS5jRv/s400/Mayfair+5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" /> With the addition of a second story over the original one story structure, the owners were able to add a spectacular wood paneled library with fireplace and vaulted ceilings.<span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777636748538546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqn4Mi-r_1A2EiJRkFKAo0yawragq57ERUc-MSLiE-SI0WW2wswTGsUKuUEDA5hcFwzOrA24AgOeMoXKfiwxjOgyrAQ85F7EFSNwsLR6wj64NKbXl12GPIxyr-PzcQE9XH96MumHEB7GI/s400/Mayfair+6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Again if look closely you can great details in the millwork of this room. The arched window provides a spectacular view of the Long Island Sound.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Vm5zxtfQct8lybnT6sOFt_bB2GHzEcsOEpjsKhRfINhXCjH8uZdbjkhGSA0P02RCGxXW30kyMTNa6O42-JgMAohCxf2lvisSF-dq7xAbCFneUQ4mXUcd9VOCkQB751NzQDofnNupT72/s1600/Mayfair+outdoor+pool.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777137698083634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Vm5zxtfQct8lybnT6sOFt_bB2GHzEcsOEpjsKhRfINhXCjH8uZdbjkhGSA0P02RCGxXW30kyMTNa6O42-JgMAohCxf2lvisSF-dq7xAbCFneUQ4mXUcd9VOCkQB751NzQDofnNupT72/s400/Mayfair+outdoor+pool.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">An infinity edge pool gives the illusion that the water's edge begins just steps outside the back door. </span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU5dSO_ZBjbYZy6skGC33veHlZpiic3xhz4X4wlHdB97G_h_TMgzlx97AHjbfg3wY8bg0laKfkJwrs06itkxDhKKuWLVEE6y-uhknDQCwtpKH3gJAi8Z3A0-Ogb3hsvq2V6x753MVcqG3/s1600/Mayfair+outdoor+wide.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777129837436338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU5dSO_ZBjbYZy6skGC33veHlZpiic3xhz4X4wlHdB97G_h_TMgzlx97AHjbfg3wY8bg0laKfkJwrs06itkxDhKKuWLVEE6y-uhknDQCwtpKH3gJAi8Z3A0-Ogb3hsvq2V6x753MVcqG3/s400/Mayfair+outdoor+wide.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Wonderful coastal landscaping seamlessly bridges this outstanding home from land to sea.<br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I adore oceanfront homes - How about you??</span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All photos by <a href="http://www.chuckchoi.com/">Chuck Choi</a> and property of <a href="http://www.olivercope.com/">Oliver Cope Architects </a>& <a href="http://www.mayfairconstruction.com/portfolio.html">Mayfair Construction</a>)</span></span></div></div></span>

Stunning Coastal Exterior and Interior Renovation

I am always intrigued by renovation. I especially marvel at exterior transformations and this beautiful home in New York is no exception. On...

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