Expansive Porch | Home Exterior - Sunroom & Porch | Newton

Story

Nothing says New England like the timeless appeal of a porch to enjoy the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. Feinmann, Inc. built a 14×37 porch for a family of three in Newton, MA, extending the footprint of their Colonial home by adding two main living areas; a sitting area and dining area.

Balancing comfort and durability with style, the new deck features Ipe Mahogany wood decking oiled to create a rich warmth and Aztek Premier railings providing the added benefit of low maintenance. The interior roof is complemented with clear fir tongue and groove beadboard.

A key construction element involved removing the two existing decks and steps, a concrete retaining wall, bulkhead doors, and the top two basement stairs. This was then replaced with 50 ft x 3 ft retaining wall with steps of bluestone that lead to the grand porch.

The porch is accessible from the kitchen, study, and living room, as well as from the side entry and backyard, truly making it an extension of living space. Finishing off this porch is a 36-inch Montana gas log set surrounded by Stone Harbor Thinstone veneer on the face and sides of the fireplace and chimney giving it a natural weathered and hand-chiseled appearance.

The homeowners said that they use the porch almost every day for dining, family time, as well as for entertaining.

Awards

2019 National & Regional NARI CotY Award – Residential Exterior $100k – $200k

Bathrooms to Call Their Own

Playful Arrangement

We 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.

- Cambridge, MA

From 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.

- Leveling Up for Grand Entertaining

Feinmann 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!

- European, Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

We 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.

- Hosting Haven Meets Artistic Angles

Feinmann 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.

- White, Waves and Blue Kitchen