Est. 1927 · renovation & addition in progress

Our 1927 colonial four square, one decision at a time.

A home for the two of us to document the renovation and addition of our old four square — for a family of eight, plenty of toys, and never quite enough hours. Room-by-room plans, design ideas, and side-by-side comparisons of every option we are weighing.

Illustration of the 1927 colonial four square with its rear addition and deck

Rooms

32 rooms across four levels, from the plans.

Design Plans

Every scanned floor plan and elevation in one place.

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The house, level by level

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First Floor

9 rooms

Entry & Front Porch

The front door welcome — porch, entry, and the path into the living room.

Living Room

The front sitting room off the entry — the formal, calmer end of the house.

Dining Room

Where eight of us actually fit around a table. Between living and the mud room.

Kitchen

The heart of the addition — big island, 30" range, double oven, walk-in pantry.

Breakfast Nook

A casual eating spot by the deck slider — first coffee, last homework.

Great Room

The big gathering space in the addition, open to the kitchen. 27'-4" long.

Mud Room

The drop zone for a family of eight — where the toys and shoes get corralled.

Laundry

Main-floor laundry tucked between the dining room and powder room.

Powder Room

A half bath off the main floor for guests and quick stops.

Second Floor

15 rooms

Master Bedroom

Our retreat — king bed, big walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath.

Master Bath

6'-0" double vanity, soaking tub, and a walk-in tile shower with a bench.

Walk-In Closet

The master walk-in — 10'-8½" of wraparound storage.

Office

A dedicated work-from-home room at the top of the stairs.

Bedroom #2

A kid's room at the front of the second floor.

Bedroom #3

A kid's room with storage and a closet nook.

Bedroom #4

A kid's room toward the back of the second floor.

Hall Bath

The shared kids' bath — 7'-0" vanity, tub/shower, open shelving.

Master Bath

6'-0" double vanity, soaking tub, and a walk-in tile shower with a bench.

Walk-In Closet

The master walk-in — 10'-8½" of wraparound storage.

Office

A dedicated work-from-home room at the top of the stairs.

Bedroom #2

A kid's room at the front of the second floor.

Bedroom #3

A kid's room with storage and a closet nook.

Bedroom #4

A kid's room toward the back of the second floor.

Hall Bath

The shared kids' bath — 7'-0" vanity, tub/shower, open shelving.

Attic (Option 3)

4 rooms

Bedroom #5

An attic bedroom with knee walls, built-in shelving, and room for a full bed.

Bedroom #6

The second attic bedroom, mirror to #5, with built-in shelving.

Attic Bath

A full bath serving the two attic bedrooms.

Attic Storage

Dedicated storage under the eaves — finally somewhere for the bins.

Basement

4 rooms

Bedroom #7

A finished basement bedroom with an egress-style Scapewel window.

Bedroom #8

The second basement bedroom, also with a large egress window.

Basement Bath

A full basement bath with a double vanity and tub/shower.

Basement Living

A basement hangout with a potential kitchenette and a clipped ceiling.