Bungalow Metamorphosis
Location: Lexington
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We transformed this charming bungalow in Lexington, MA, to better meet the needs of a growing family. Our clients, a Harvard alumnus, and their family wanted to create more functional spaces, especially for their three teenagers. The existing layout lacked a family room, and the flow was not ideal. We tackled these challenges with a whole-house remodel and a two-story garage addition. We started by converting the old garage into a sophisticated entertainment space. Drawing inspiration from a Chicago airport lounge, we designed a custom walnut bar with matching cabinetry and a marble insert behind the glassware shelving. The space ... read moreTransitional Harmony
Location: Newton
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At Feinmann, we recently completed a stunning whole-house remodel in Newton, Massachusetts. We added a second-floor above the garage to create a spacious primary suite. The first floor was fully remodeled, featuring a modern kitchen, family room, and mudroom, while the basement gained a new bathroom, kids’ den, and gym. In the kitchen, we selected custom-painted NAC Austin cabinetry, featuring a crisp white perimeter and a bold blue island. The countertops, made of Calacatta Plata Viatera, complement the sleek herringbone backsplash. Stainless steel Bosch, Miele, and Beko appliances were installed, ensuring the kitchen is both beautiful and functional. The mudroom ... read moreCulinary Couture
Location: Newton
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This Chestnut Hill kitchen remodel by Feinmann showcases a sophisticated blend of form and function. The design features sleek European matte and high-gloss gray cabinets, providing ample and varied storage options. The kitchen boasts modern appliances, including an integrated wine cooler within the island, enhancing the room’s entertainment capabilities. The countertops, crafted from large, dark stone, offer generous preparation space. Strategically embedded pop-up electrical outlets provide convenience without disrupting the kitchen’s clean lines. The high-ceiling cabinets, accessible with a hidden step stool, ensure every inch of space gets used effectively. A contrasting backdrop of dark wood surrounds the cooking area ... read moreTudor 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 moreCharlestown Charm
Location: Boston
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Feinmann transformed this beautiful and almost 200-year-old home in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The client was a detail-oriented couple with a distinct taste and passion for design. Since they were open to new ideas, the possibilities and creativity were endless. Solutions, suggestions, and inspirations flew back and forth from start to finish, creating a truly unforgettable project. The primary goal was to expand the kitchen. However, we couldn’t renovate this room because it was part of the rear section of the home that had no foundation. To work around this limitation and Boston’s strict zoning guidelines, we replaced the back of their ... read moreReimagined Roots
Location: Waltham
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As a family grows, their home must grow with them. Feinmann thoughtfully reimagined a 1750-square-foot semi-finished basement to meet the entire family’s needs. The result was a unique combination of living spaces that leveraged a striking balance of modern and rustic charm. We first built a beautiful living space for the daughter, a thriving teacher, and an empty-nester. Her goals were downsizing, being closer to her parents, and caring for them. This space features an open, airy kitchen and living room with clean finishes and bright colors. It also includes an easy-access walk-in food pantry and a bedroom and bathroom ... read moreBlue Haven
Location: Boston
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Feinmann transformed this once trapped in the 80s fourth-floor condo into a bold contemporary design with an open floorplan and panoramic views of the Charles River. The brand-new kitchen dramatically differs from where it started. The space now boasts river views from anywhere on the first floor. It also features a generous open floor plan infused with style and function. Formerly closed off, we removed the kitchen wall to expand the space and open the sightlines to the family room, dining room, and hallway. The revamped kitchen is now ready for entertaining. The contemporary design continues into the living room ... 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 moreTimeless Connections
Location: Lexington
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In this Lexington colonial home, Feinmann reimagined the kitchen and family room. We created a connecting space featuring contemporary design, open sightlines, and magnificent functionality for cooking and entertaining. Challenges The original kitchen and family room had an abundance of challenges and issues. For instance, the kitchen layout felt cramped due to little cooking space. The area was small because the place was located awkwardly between the mudroom, powder room, and family room. In addition, the rooms did not connect well with each other or the backyard. The space lacked natural light and functional seating, and there was a corner ... 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 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 moreTownhouse Transformation
Location: Chelsea
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Feinmann transformed this once outdated 4-story townhome in Chelsea into a contemporary showpiece by remodeling the kitchen, dining room, living room, master bathroom, powder room, and basement. The homeowners, a teacher and an attorney, were looking to create a space for entertaining with ample room to cook while incorporating their love for art, texture, and furniture. The small galley kitchen was combined with the dining room to create a beautiful sleek and contemporary space that now seats 6 people with an almost 10-foot long waterfall island finished in Pental Quartz in Thassos white. The Italian Composit cabinets finished in blue ... 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 moreElegant Craftsman Home
Location: Arlington
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Feinmann was hired to transform this traditional Craftsman home by designing a more functional kitchen for entertaining, adding a family room addition, moving and remodeling the first-floor bathroom, and finding a better solution to connect their home to their yard for ease of use. The kitchen was awkwardly separated into a long narrow room with the oven and storage, and the refrigerator in a separate room next to the bathroom, creating an unfavorable environment for entertaining, never mind function. We remodeled the kitchen by opening up the two separate spaces and relocating the full bathroom to a powder room. This ... 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 moreA Tranquil Kitchen Retreat
Location: Lexington
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Feinmann transformed this 1948 Colonial home into a modern, tranquil, grand kitchen retreat for a family of four in Lexington, MA. Originally, the client thought they need more space and they were going to have to build an addition above the garage. However, with the help of Feinmann, a solution was created that the homeowners fell in love with – to live within the integrity of the structure while remodeling the space to be more open. Our lead architect and designers did this by creatively redesigning the space focusing more on function so the family could live expansively without adding ... 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 moreLeveling Up
Location: Lexington
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Feinmann completely redesigned the first floor of this traditional home to create a fluid floor plan and grand kitchen and living space for entertaining. The kitchen, previously small and isolated from the dining room, was expanded and reconfigured by bringing it closer to the dining area and knocking down the wall that once separated the two spaces. This kitchen features Greenfield Mackinaw cabinets painted in Glacier, island and perimeter counters in beautiful Natural Quartzite, and a sitting area made of a Black Walnut hand-rubbed oil finish. The backsplash is finished with Frangipani Glass tiles, and features Clear Urchin LED pendant ... 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 moreGlossy Galley
Location: Boston
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The renovation of this condominium kitchen played to the existing geometry – making the long, narrow space an asset to create a glossy galley. Using the same footprint, we added cabinetry along both sides of the kitchen using sleek materials that created a modern, streamlined look. White lacquer cabinets with magnetic closures from Composit, manufactured in Italy, give the kitchen its sheen. No hardware needed. Contrasting lower cabinetry in Tobacco glaze oak veneer from Composit anchor the space. The concealed refrigerator has a matching oak panel with pop-out, recessed handles, while the pantry and stacking washer and dryer are hidden ... read moreSplitting the Difference
Location: Newton
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The owners of a 1950s split level ranch in Newton wanted to enlarge their kitchen, living and dining area on the main floor with views of the back yard. A 968 square foot two-level addition provides an open floor plan with a new kitchen and combination living-dining room that features a zero clearance, wood-burning fireplace, and built-in shelves. On the lower level, what was formerly the husband’s office will now be a guest room. A new full bath, laundry room, and playroom that exits to the back yard were all part of the project. An existing screened-in porch was incorporated ... read moreKitchen As Sculpture
Location: Lexington
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Ranch houses of the 1960s had some early open floor plans but walls typically separated kitchens from living spaces. Low ceilings and little adornment made the homes feel formulaic and lacking in the individuality the homeowners sought for their kitchen renovation. The clients requested a bigger kitchen with some opening to the dining/living area and previous design efforts had not hit the mark. Enter the design/build team at Feinmann with a bold concept, playing off of geometric shapes and angles. We collaborated with the clients who had definite design ideas and an interest in Asian design concepts. Taking down the ... read moreBrookline Kitchen Designed for Bakers
Location: Brookline
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The owners of a Brookline condo approached Feinmann to solve three pieces to a puzzle: the first piece was to recreate in a smaller space the kitchen they loved and left behind when they downsized. Another piece of the renovation puzzle was to provide enough space for the husband who bakes bread and the wife who bakes fine pastries to be able to work side by side. The final piece of the puzzle was to design a display space for the teapot collection and cookbooks they had amassed over many years. The solution to the puzzle involved using a color ... 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 moreWhite, Waves and Blue Kitchen
Location: Carlisle
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The owners of a contemporary home in Carlisle came to Feinmann to update their kitchen. Although their original plan was to replace their white cabinetry with cherry, they were open to creative and modern design ideas. By transforming this kitchen at its margins and not at its core, details like the spacing of elements and use of sleek materials became essential. Simple, strategic changes generated stunning results. The clients also wanted to enlarge the island and create a better connection to the dining room. Another element that needed attention was an uncomfortably narrow shaft containing a skylight over the eating ... read moreFamily Home Remodel
Location: Newton
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The owners of a Newton Tudor home came to Feinmann looking to make the first floor function better for their multi-generational household. Updating their kitchen to provide varied cooking, prep and serving areas was their first priority. They also sought better use of the existing space, improved circulation, additional storage and a contained mudroom. The clients planned to upgrade their eating area and remodel the study, all within the same footprint. The Feinmann design team solved several design dilemmas. Removing an unused chimney freed up essential floor space to relocate the powder room. Eliminating a column that contained plumbing and obstructed ... 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 moreUrban Fusion
Location: Boston
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The challenge before the Feinmann design and build team was to combine two units in a famous Back Bay building into one tasteful, spacious and well-functioning condominium. After the renovation, one unit would contain the master bedroom, master bathroom, and guest room/study; the other would house the kitchen, living/dining room, and guest bathroom. The kitchen and bath areas of one unit were transformed into the new master bathroom. An elegant curved wall (whose origins derived from the necessity of keeping an existing plumbing wall intact which split the two original spaces) allows passage from the front vanities to the rear ... 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 moreMore Room to Grow
Location: Arlington
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The owners of an 1880s Victorian in Arlington returned to Feinmann to reconfigure their first floor, connecting the old, small kitchen with the existing dining room. They asked for a large island with seating and a walk-in pantry as part of the renovation. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to create a more open floor plan. Feinmann had previously created a new, award-winning master bathroom and family bathroom for this client. As their family continued to grow, they began planning their next big project. Additional requests included providing access to the backyard and refinishing the back ... read moreChef’s Kitchen
Location: Arlington
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This Arlington family hired Feinmann to transform the small, dark, outdated kitchen in their beautiful 1870s Victorian home. The homeowners (one of them is a chef and both love to cook) asked the design team to create a sleek, modern chef’s kitchen – complete with high end cabinetry and professional-grade equipment – and do it in such a way that the contemporary kitchen would be harmonious with the rest of the home’s more traditional aesthetic. The new kitchen is light, spacious and highly functional, with generous windows and ample counter space. The design highlights the stainless steel and glossy blue ... 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 moreStately Splendor
Location: Belmont
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The owners of a stately Queen Anne Victorian in Belmont envisioned a new kitchen that was larger and more functional than the existing. Given the extraordinary rear yard area with a classic barn at one side, we designed our renovation to take advantage of the prime views of their lovely backyard, thus creating a new kitchen that was spacious and filled with light. The first floor was a warren of dark, small rooms. By expanding the footprint of the kitchen and creating a new hallway bordered with three sets of sliding glass doors, the interior now has a sense of ... 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 moreKitchen Renewal
Location: Belmont
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Ready for a larger kitchen but want to preserve as much of the established footprint of their Gambrel style home brought these Belmont homeowners to the design team at Feinmann. By adding only a small amount of square footage to the existing kitchen, our team was able to accommodate a new airy space complete with an island, mudroom and additional cabinetry for storage. A plan was created to improve flow and add more working surface area while allowing for a mudroom by the door: all this by adding only three feet, nine inches. Room for entertaining and cooking for a ... read moreDancers’ Delight
Location: Lexington
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After what felt like a lifetime of dreaming of a different layout for their home, this Lexington couple finally decided to take the plunge with Feinmann Design/Build – calling the phone number off the brochure they had saved for several years. Long-time dance partners seeking a place to practice their craft, they asked our design team to create a plan that would transform the compartmentalized space into an open floor plan. They envisioned pushing the furniture aside and turning up the music in their own little ballroom. Working with our client’s request for a contemporary and open space, the plan ... read moreUrban Renewal
Location: Boston
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When our clients acquired this classic Beacon Hill condominium overlooking Boston Common, they sought collaboration with Feinmann Design/Build to renovate the entire space. The lack of connection between the kitchen, located in the back of the home, and the living and dining rooms, was the focus of the redesign. Also on the wish list was a new bedroom and a second family bathroom to be located in the area of the existing kitchen. The resulting plan for this extensive renovation was an updated floor plan to match our client’s modern lifestyle, while retaining much of the home’s original detail. Connecting ... 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 moreMinimal Intervention
Location: Lexington
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The owners of this Lexington home wanted to update their traditional kitchen with a more modern style while taking advantage of a favorite garden view and opening up traffic flow. An addition was not desired, so we needed to work within the existing footprint to the extent possible. To achieve all those goals, the Feinmann team conceived a floating box bay window that completely transformed the space with minimal intervention. The team reconfigured the kitchen layout, moving the sink and storage from the back wall to an island adjacent to the back door. With the back wall thus opened, they ... read moreNew Chapter for an Old Space
Location: Boston
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The design challenge for this loft located in a manufacturing building dating to the late 19th century was to update it with a more contemporary, modern design, renovate the kitchen and bath, and unify the space while respecting the building’s industrial origins. By rethinking the existing spaces and contrasting to the rough industrial shell of the building with a sleek modernistic interior, the Feinmann team fulfilled the unrealized potential of the space. Working closely with the homeowners, sophisticated materials were chosen to complement a sleek design and completely change the way one experiences the space. For safety, selection of a ... 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 moreOpen and Airy
Location: Newton
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Our client’s 1950s ranch is typical of many from this postwar genre: humble on the exterior, but possessing great potential and flexibility on the interior. The homeowners asked Feinmann to design a more efficient kosher kitchen and a dining room that would be cozy enough for nightly family dinners while also accommodating up to 14 people for dinner parties. The scope of work also included a new mudroom and small computer desk off the kitchen, as well as a new deck on the rear of the house. The floor plan of the home was changed dramatically, but no square footage ... 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
Kitchen 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.