Jess's Lake House
In 2020, Jess began searching for a nearby summer escape from her in-town family home and came across a lakeside property in need of some vision and reimagining.
scope
Renovation, Custom Fabrication, Furnishings, Art
location
Monterey, Massachusetts
photo
John Gruen
The lake house was a mishmash of outdated styles and lacked functionality. It had no mudroom, an inefficient kitchen, and underutilized square footage. Jess needed the space to be versatile and comfortable for various uses, including large family gatherings, weekends with her kids, and solo days for working and relaxing.
The open-plan lower level of the home was significantly improved with a new laundry room, a guest bedroom suite, and a TV den, providing separate gathering areas for kids and adults. Most importantly, the front of the home was built out to create a proper entry and mudroom, ensuring that everything has its place. This allows the main focus to be on decompressing rather than cleaning.
The open-plan lower level of the home was significantly improved with a new laundry room, a guest bedroom suite, and a TV den, providing separate gathering areas for kids and adults. Most importantly, the front of the home was built out to create a proper entry and mudroom, ensuring that everything has its place. This allows the main focus to be on decompressing rather than cleaning.
