Tudor Revised
Location: Winchester
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Feinmann revitalized a cherished Tudor-style home in Winchester, Massachusetts, enhancing its historic charm with modern amenities. The entryway now boasts a raised ceiling with a new light fixture, a refreshed front door, and elegant tile flooring. Structural reinforcements were added during the renovation, including steel beams cleverly disguised within a stylish squared-off archway. The kitchen received a complete overhaul, featuring semi-custom Greenfield cabinetry, a herringbone tile backsplash, and a statement hutch with antique mirrored glass. Period-appropriate seating goes with a functional island, maintaining the Tudor aesthetic. The family room expanded into a former porch, integrating custom millwork and a Greenbrier ... read morePerfect Union
Location: Lexington
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In Lexington, Massachusetts, this homeowner wanted to expand and open up their living areas. As a result, Feinmann built a two-story addition that improved their living room, dining room, kitchen, and basement. These changes also enhanced the flow and created the perfect union between their spaces. Solutions Two-story Addition We built a two-story addition for this home in Lexington, Massachusetts. This extension of the sightlines created larger living areas on both floors. Open Floor Plan We created an open floor plan between the family room and dining room. To accomplish this, we added a steel beam along the original sightline ... read morePlayful Arrangement
Location: Concord
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This homeowner in Concord, Massachusetts, came to us looking for a creative solution. They previously worked with a general contractor that did some design but did not feel it was transformative. As a result, Feinmann stepped in to capture the homeowners’ vision. The client had two goals. First, reconfigure their kitchen, dining room, and mudroom to improve the flow and functionality. And second, maximize the views of their backyard and the nearby river. To accomplish these goals, we did the following. We began by removing the wall between their present kitchen and dining room to create an expansive space. Furthermore ... read moreRefined Treasure
Location: Brookline
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Feinmann remodeled the kitchen and master bathroom in this classic brick townhouse in Brookline, MA. The homeowner’s goals were to modernize their kitchen while retaining their stunning, more traditional stacked molding. The Kitchen The kitchen has a contemporary feel, an abundance of natural light, and clean lines. It features custom maple cabinets painted white built by North American Cabinets. Their cabinet system includes a glass display around the perimeter near the ceiling. This design element draws the eyes towards the stacked molding that seamlessly integrates with the space. In the middle of the kitchen, there is an island that seats ... read moreCurated Comfort
Location: Newton
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Feinmann transformed this Newton, MA Cape Cod style home to meet the needs of a growing family by completely remodeling the first and second floors and adding a third. First Floor The original stairway was located in the center of the home, which created a cramped floor plan. To open up the living space and meet the family’s needs, we did the following: Relocated the stairs Removed several walls between the rooms. Replaced the first-floor master bedroom with a large dining room space Extended the living area by using the former dining room and stairway Added a study, mudroom, and ... read moreElevated Living
Location: Westwood
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Feinmann completed a renovation for a family in Westwood, Massachusetts that wanted a spacious and functional kitchen with lots of counter and storage space and a dedicated coffee area. To deliver, we created an open floor plan by removing the kitchen, pantry, and family room walls. The final result was a spacious kitchen that connected well with their living room and pool area. This new space also receives a tremendous amount of natural light, elevating how the client felt in their home. The kitchen’s main area features a large island with seating for four finished-in-beveled framed cabinets by Greenfield. The ... read morePolished Perfection
Location: Andover
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Feinmann transformed this once cramped, disconnected, first-floor living space into a grand contemporary kitchen with room for dining, cooking, and entertaining. The homeowners specifically wanted to create a connected and modern kitchen with great lighting, room for two cooks, and more counter and storage space. Our solution was to bump out their home’s side entrance and remove the walls between their kitchen, family, and sunroom. These changes allowed us to create a space with open site lines and an entire wall of windows that offers ample natural light and a full view of the back yard. The kitchen features dual ... read moreTailored Reflections
Location: Belmont
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Feinmann transformed an outdated kitchen and bath for a client in Belmont, Massachusetts. The homeowner wanted a transitional styled kitchen that nicely connected with the living and allowed for ample sitting and dining space. They also wanted a master bathroom with a bright and tranquil feel that included dual sinks and lots of storage space. The Kitchen Using the existing floor plan, Feinmann created a transitional styled kitchen by removing the side island, which allowed direct access to the sitting area. We expanded the center island to include seating for three people, a large sink, a dishwasher, and plenty of ... read moreOpen Concept Living
Location: Lexington
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Feinmann transformed this split-level home in Lexington, MA into a desired, open concept first floor with a new kitchen, dining room, and family room for a family of four to enjoy. The homeowners loved the location of their home but had inherited a previous renovation that just didn’t work for them from both a functionality and aesthetics standpoint. Specifically, the circulation and flow in the kitchen was awkward, the location of the dining room was disconnected from the kitchen, and there was a fireplace in the dining room with no real sitting area. In addition, they had to go down ... read moreMasterful Modern Home
Location: Newton
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We redesigned the first and second floor of this outdated home in Newton, MA to create a fluid floor plan, grand kitchen/living space, elevator, master suite, and finished basement for the homeowners as they look forward to growing in place. Main Floor The main floor was transformed by removing two walls and creating an open space with clear site lines to the backyard while also allowing ample light to pour throughout the kitchen and dining area. The small and isolated galley kitchen and dining area were expanded and reconfigured to provide improved functionality, ample storage, seating and prep space. The ... read moreSaying Goodbye to Walls
Location: Arlington
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After reconfiguring and remodeling the homeowners second floor in the Winter of 2009/2010, Feinmann was asked to return and create larger kitchen with an open dining area to entertain guests, as well as add a new half bathroom since they only had one upstairs. Specifically, must haves included ample counter space, more light, and an open space with much more function for the family of four in Arlington, MA. The once disjointed kitchen and dining room was transformed by removing the wall that once separated the kitchen from the dining room and the dining room from the sunroom. This allowed ... read moreEuropean Contemporary Kitchen
Location: Belmont
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Feinmann, Inc. was hired to transform this traditional kitchen into an open, modern space that now offers clean, contemporary aesthetics, wooden artistry, and a backdrop to integrate their artwork, all while bringing a new level of functionality to the home. It was important to this third time client to stay in their home and continue to love it even more. Specifically, Feinmann met the challenge of creating a larger kitchen within the limitations of the abutting driveway and tight parking. They did this by bumping out the exterior wall and creating an architecture angle in the kitchen, which also supported ... read moreTwo Decade Long Client Adds In-Law Suite
Location: Wellesley
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Feinmann created a beautiful and functional in-law suite for a families’ aging parents in Wellesley, MA. Generally speaking, most aging parents are moving from a larger space to a smaller space, and when downsizing, creating a sense of spaciousness is one of the most important elements besides functionality, accessibility, and comfort, all which were careful considerations as we worked together. A client since 1993, we gracefully integrated the in-law suite with the rest of the house by adding an additional 750 sq. ft of living space including a master bedroom, closets, bathroom, living area, study, and kitchen. The in-laws can ... read moreLet There Be Light
Location: Sudbury
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The family was looking to improve the overall design of their kitchen, which lacked intimacy and felt rambled due to disjointed spaces. Specifically, they wanted a better solution for integrating the eating area while maintaining seating for smaller and larger family gatherings with casual island seating. The Feinmann design team realized there was a critical issue that was affecting the homeowners’ opinion of their current kitchen. It was the lack of light caused by the roofline of the existing screened-in porch which occupied most of the exterior wall of the kitchen. Understanding how lighting can truly impact overall design, we ... read moreHosting Haven
Location: Newton
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Our client was looking to design a new kitchen that allowed for entertaining and gathering of friends and family. A few challenges included a cramped kitchen with limited prep and storage space, a cluttered dining room, and a bathroom and pantry that encroached on the kitchen (limiting the opportunities for expansion). In addition, they wanted to renovate the dilapidated sunroom while bringing in more light to the dining room and find a solution to the cluttered entry area. Inspired by the homeowners’ Japanese heritage, we designed a “Genkan” or entryway used for the removal and storage of shoes, a sitting ... read moreUnboxed Vision
Location: Lexington
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Lexington The clients were moving from out-of-state to a house in Lexington that was previously expanded by two ill-conceived remodeling projects, adding square footage but creating disjointed spaces. The most recent addition was a rusticated sunroom abutting the backyard pool area. The rooms were stacked up like boxes, one behind the other. The goal was to create a floor plan that graciously created a natural flow between the spaces including an enlarged kitchen, eating area and family room. To do so, the Feinmann design team removed the wall between the existing kitchen and family room; and the wall between the ... read moreMid-Course Correction
Location: Concord
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Deck Houses typically feature post and beam construction, tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, and sliding glass doors leading out to a deck. Our clients owned a 1968 version with a screened porch off of a dark dining room. The owners wanted to update the kitchen and improve the connection between the kitchen and the dining room. Finally, in another phase of the project we renovated the master bathroom to include a new walk-in shower with a new skylight. By removing a redundant stairway to the basement from the kitchen, our design team was able to reconfigure the wall between the ... read moreShuffling the Deck
Location: Sudbury
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Sudbury The owners of a Deck House in Sudbury came to Feinmann seeking to enlarge and update their kitchen. They requested a larger area for the family to gather for meals since they didn’t use their dining room which was small and gloomy. Additional counter space for baking and meal prep was another goal. Beyond the existing dining room was a three-season porch with abundant natural light. Our design team released the space from its dark, “boxy” confines by taking down the wall between the dining room and kitchen. The new rectangular work triangle is now in harmony with the ... read moreRiver View
Location: Concord
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The new owners of a 2007 center-hall Colonial in Concord came to Feinmann seeking a whole house renovation. Among their primary goals was opening the flow of the space by taking down walls and providing an improved view of the Sudbury River behind their home. They also had a predilection for the modern aesthetic over the traditional and wanted to effectively integrate both elements into the design. On the first floor renovations would include a new modern kitchen, eating area, dining area, living area, playroom, and remodeled full bath. Additionally, they wanted to remodel the area between the kitchen and ... read moreAdaptations in Newton Corner
Location: Newton
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The owners of a Mid-Century modern home in Newton Corner contacted Feinmann after attending one of our remodeling workshops. They had several projects in mind to refresh and update their house including renovating the master bath and two additional baths, reworking the layout of the family room within the same footprint, and updating elements of the foyer and living room. A modicum of changes produced impressive results in the living room, family room and bathrooms. The brick fireplace and hearth were clad in Bianca Carrera marble tiles providing a sleek makeover that enhanced the space. Another element that adds interest ... read moreReturn to Gracious
Location: Andover
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The owners of a stately 1903 stucco house in Andover asked Feinmann to renovate the first floor, updating the kitchen, restoring the butler’s pantry, creating a mudroom for the frequently used rear entrance, and providing better circulation for the back end of the home. The family entertained often and asked that the kitchen provide ample cooking space as well as a spot in the kitchen for guests to gather that wouldn’t interfere with preparations. What was once a gracious butler’s pantry had become a shop-worn storage space. The homeowners wanted to return it to its former elegance. The kitchen was ... read moreHome for a Range
Location: Lexington
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To achieve the homeowners’ goal of updating and expanding their Lexington kitchen to include a long-desired, large professional range, a small one-story addition was designed and built at the rear of their 1990s Colonial-style home. Existing windows were replaced with sliding French doors to the deck and additional windows were added along the rear wall giving the family the extensive views and access to their backyard they requested. While the floor plan essentially did not change, the Feinmann design team clarified the functionality by creating a distinct task and entertaining areas. White cabinetry by Showplace, new appliances, flooring and lighting ... read moreBungalow Delight
Location: Lexington
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Bungalows built in the 1920s have a certain charm to them but lack many of the conveniences of modern homes. The owners of a Lexington bungalow came to Feinmann looking to build a better version of their dark kitchen and dining room. By taking down the wall between the two spaces, moving the half bath and strategically adding several new double-hung windows, this bungalow got a much-needed boost. The space is brighter and inviting, plus offers views of the backyard, which will become all the more important as their family expands. A new backdoor and mudroom area and half bath ... read moreConcord Condo Reconsidered
Location: Concord
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Our clients knew when they purchased their Concord condominium (built circa 1985) that they would be calling on our design/build team to renovate the kitchen and master bath. Having worked with them in their previous home in Arlington, we had a head start understanding their taste and budget. Keeping within the same footprint of the existing kitchen, Feinmann updated and enhanced the floor plan with new lighting, flooring, cabinetry, tile, and appliances. Moving the door to the garage further towards the back of the kitchen allowed the wall to be extended to provide space for a new, ample center island ... read moreBoston Colonial
Location: Boston
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A couple who had recently purchased a 1960s Colonial in Boston came to Feinmann looking to renovate the kitchen, open up the space, and improve the first floor layout and circulation. The traditional center-hall Colonial floor plan meant there were walls dividing every room, with an intrusively located powder room opposite the entry, making the passageways feel dark and narrow. At the rear of the house was a beautiful deck/pergola looking onto an intimate backyard. If the powder room could be relocated the whole back of the house could be liberated from its poorly apportioned spaces, thus making the house ... read moreUnconventional Transformation
Location: Westwood
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A Westwood family-owned an ill-defined Chateau-esque style house which was poorly laid out. The homeowners sought to make their house more attractive, more comfortable and more hospitable for themselves and for company. As things stood, they never entertained because their home felt too “clumsy” – especially the kitchen which, in a prime location, was cluttered and in need of updating. There was a wall dividing the kitchen and living room leaving the living room an awkward space, difficult to furnish and uncomfortable. The dining room had become an unofficial office and storage area. Additionally, there was a deck with sliding ... read moreBright New Kitchen Hub
Location: Burlington
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Having worked extensively in the home of a Burlington family of six, Feinmann was ready when the clients wanted to upgrade and brighten their kitchen. The plan included slightly expanding the home’s footprint. In a previous renovation, Feinmann had built a screened porch off of the kitchen’s eating area and remodeled the family room (with a half wall separating the kitchen table and family room). The eating area was to remain unchanged except for the new wide-plank oak flooring beneath and a new chandelier above. The main focus of the renovation was the U-shaped kitchen workspace. The 53 square foot expansion ... read moreBauhaus Landmark Renovation
Location: Cambridge
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Designated a landmark by the Cambridge Historical Commission, the Garrett Birkhoff House is important for its association with the International Style of architecture including the German Bauhaus movement. The original architect and client were both renowned members of the Harvard faculty, further contributing to its historical significance. When the new homeowners approached Feinmann, they wanted to enlarge and update the kitchen while maintaining ties to its illustrious past. Because of its designation, the outer envelope of the home could not be changed so the challenge for the Feinmann design team was how to modernize the kitchen while referencing the Bauhaus-International ... read moreA Kitchen Oasis
Location: Jamaica Plain
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Clients we had worked with previously asked us to reconfigure the first floor of their Jamaica Plain Victorian so that they had better views and access to their wonderful urban garden. They wanted to update the kitchen with a bigger eating area as well as modernize a full bath, all within the same footprint. Access to the garden was through a back hall, separated from the kitchen, where a non-functioning chimney was blocking views to the rear of the home. Removing the chimney and incorporating space from the original back hall and an abutting closet achieved a redefined connection to ... read moreHome Refresher
Location: Newport
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The owners of a historic summer home in Newport, Rhode Island sought to update their kitchen, enlarge their small family room and create an area comfortable for entertaining family and friends. Without changing the footprint of the home, our design team came up with an imaginative way to open up space and satisfy all of the project requirements. Flipping the location of the kitchen and family room, and taking down a wall between the two spaces, resulting in an entirely novel floor plan. The original layout had a bathroom off the family room and a large laundry area off the ... read moreFood Pro Relishes New Kitchen
Location: Lexington
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Inspired after a career in the food industry, the client approached Feinmann and asked for an updated and expanded kitchen that enabled her to give cooking classes. She envisioned students gathered around a center island. The older split-level home in Lexington backed up to wetlands. The homeowners wanted to maximize their bucolic rear view, however, the wetlands prevented expanding beyond an additional 100 square feet. The staggered rooflines presented another design challenge as the renovation plan also included enlarging the undersized master bath, a half-floor up from the kitchen. Finally, the kitchen lacked functionality, with a cramped eating area tucked ... read moreGame Changer
Location: Milton
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A young family in Milton looking to give their home a modernistic aesthetic had several items on their remodeling wish list: a new kitchen and eating area, renovated master bedroom and bath, children’s bath with laundry, and a guest room and bath. They sought to improve the circulation throughout the home and to the second story. As the husband and wife work in the videogame industry, a theater room where they could review their projects on a large screen was included in the design. The home was comprised of a series of previous additions around the original 20th-century structure. Prior ... read moreDivine Intervention
Location: Burlington
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This Burlington, MA couple hired Feinmann to expand their cramped, yet iconic 1960s raised ranch house while keeping within a modest budget. An earlier design created by another firm planned a rear addition to the house, which would have required an extensive kitchen renovation. Modern design lovers, the homeowners ultimately chose Feinmann’s fresh approach to reconfiguring the way they would live in their home. The design team found an alternative solution that would create a connection to the house from the garage with a new entry and ample living area: all while preserving the character of the original, endearing ranch ... read moreConnecting Spaces
Location: Weston
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Our clients struggled with the fractured layout of their traditional Tudor style home in Weston, MA. Typical for the period in which it was built, the series of undersized and unconnected rooms, particularly the kitchen, was literally cramping their style. The homeowners were seeking to reconfigure the space, making room for larger gatherings while maintaining the intimacy of separate individual spaces. A truly collaborative process between the homeowner and our design team resulted in the blending of formal and casual design, transforming spaces into bright and flexible living areas that allow for both intimate family dinners and a party for ... read moreMultiple Projects
Location: Newton
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As is often the case with Feinmann’s clients, this Newton family commissioned us to assist them multiple times over the years on various projects. We collaborated with them on the renovation of their kitchen, attic and master bathroom. We were first asked to create a kitchen befitting this turn-of-the-century home, one which would allow the family to cook and entertain more stylishly. The existing home, like so many of this era, was a warren of small, dark, cramped rooms. The design scheme includes an addition which transforms the existing kitchen and nearby servant’s quarters into a light-filled and highly usable ... read moreRanch Redux
Location: Lexington
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When these Lexington homeowners were house hunting, they found they were drawn to the prospect of single floor living. They subsequently found a 2,000 square foot ranch in Lexington, MA, and immediately saw its potential. Like most ranch homes, the floor plan was laid out with the typical central hallway and rooms feeling dark and disconnected from one another. Knowing that they needed to renovate, and also knowing that they did not want to build up, nor could they build out because of zoning restriction, they presented their needs to Feinmann. Opening up the house without adding to the footprint ... read moreVictorian Re-Envisioned
Location: Newton
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This Queen Anne Victorian was grand in appearance, but the interiors had been awkwardly remodeled. The homeowners challenged Feinmann to create a functional, modern living space while preserving the charm of the home. The 700 square foot addition actually added the functional equivalent of 1,000 square feet of usable space, creating a much better spatial flow. The extended porch element is the most striking feature of the exterior, enforcing the old-world charm of the house. The concept was to wrap the porch around the house, pushing out the existing walls to create an enclosed living area within the extended porch ... read more
Dining Room Remodeling Gallery
- Cambridge, MAWe loved having entire Feinmann team in our home and appreciated them treating it like it was their own. The work they did is all over-the-top gorgeous. They coached us to select products and finishes that will last a lifetime (and through our toddler), and the craftsmanship with which it was all executed certainly will hold up to time. I admire daily the integration of existing and new, and regret only that in time I’ll likely forget which is which. Feinmann is masterful at what they do. I really can’t say enough nice things about them, and their work.
- Leveling Up for Grand EntertainingFrom start to finish of the project our ideas were heard and creatively addressed. The quality of the final results are even better than we imagined. Our home feels completely new and we love the improved living space! As far as the team, they are fantastic, personable, timely, has great ideas and always seem to stay calm and in charge, ready to problem solve. The carpenters are a delight to work with and the quality of their carpentry and building skills are impressive, always smiling and offering a “can do” attitude.
- European, Contemporary Kitchen RemodelFeinmann is a top-notch company in every category! We have worked with them on three separate occasions: a complete kitchen remodel (2017), three bathrooms (2016), and a room addition (2011). Working with the Feinmann team was truly a great pleasure! Everyone in the company is committed to quality work, the projects were run proficiently and professionally, they provided the highest quality workmanship, and we always received timely responses to our questions and concerns. My wife and I would consider no-one else for our new project!
- Hosting Haven Meets Artistic AnglesWe are very happy with the experience we had with Feinmann in what was a pretty extensive remodel. First of all, their design team truly developed a great vision for the house, beyond what we had imagined. Through the remodel, which by its nature is an arduous process (living without a kitchen for a while), the Feinmann team was very collaborative and supportive, managed well and the results have truly transformed our house. We’re extremely happy with the outcome.
- White, Waves and Blue KitchenFeinmann took a real interest in building a kitchen that would fit the design of the house and meet our needs. That was when we knew that they were the best choice for us. Anyone can rip out a kitchen and put in some new counters and cabinets, but we wanted someone who cared about design, style, and function.