“The great room, at the back of the house is part of the extension,” says interior designer Shirley Meisels. “Here, you walk down a few steps to a large open space with high ceilings and lots of seating with a view to the outdoors.  The fireplace is our focal point with a fluted travertine base and a Samsung Art TV above.   The furniture is light and upholstered in washable fabrics (we did tests on it first).  Our ottomans separate so everyone can have a footrest, or they can come together for one large center piece.  They flip open to tuck away blankets and toys.”

The dining room was outfitted with custom cabinetry with plentiful storage and ample serving space, along with a custom table that extends to accommodate 14 people.

“The homeowners are avid cooks, so the appliances were very important to them including an extra wide Subzero fridge. A coffee and small appliance pantry was added, and it is the hardest working cabinet in the home,” Shirley explains.

The kitchen features a banquette for smaller informal family meals.

A library was added with all new cabinetry so the room could function as an office, lounge, and bar area.

“Mixing in hand painted de Gournay wallpaper was a nod to the Georgian style, with the mid-century furnishings adding that more modern touch,” Shirley says.

The dark palette gives the space a moody, masculine vibe, but also highlights the homeowner’s original portrait of her great grandmother.

“The powder room was tucked under the stairs on the landing between the main and basement levels, away from guests for extra privacy,” Shirley explains. “Another opportunity for some moody drama with our dark green backsplash and walls combined with walnut wood tones.”

The primary bedroom and bathroom are the sanctuary of the home.

“As part of the extension, we have soaring ceilings that follow the roof line, and large windows overlooking the garden.  There is a comfortable seating area that nestles in front of our built-in cabinetry meant to look like an armoir.”

This armoire houses a TV, has a counter for a coffee maker, and has a built-in under-counter fridge as well.

“The primary bathroom is truly special with a dramatic entry straight onto our mirrored freestanding tub,” says Shirley.

“Separate his and her vanities give everyone the storage they need,” the designer explains. “Our arched mirrors are integrated into our molding treatment with all of the walls, trim, and interior of the shower connected by a micro cement finish.”

The kids’ bathroom has a classic look with a built-in tub clad in a Carrera marble. “We continued this marble panel detail around the whole perimeter of the bathroom up to the separate shower,” Shirley says. “The stone not only acts as a protector against splashes but also another nod to the origins of the home.”

A dedicated mudroom was built out for the family who enters the home through the garage.