Mountain Brook, Alabama

What do you do when you’ve outgrown your house, but can’t bear to part with your neighborhood? Collaborating with Dungan Nequette Architects, we helped an active family of six re-imagine their home. Priority was given in the renovation to family areas such as an expanded Kitchen large enough for the whole family to gather at once, and a cozy Den wrapped in paint-glazed pecky cypress paneling. Expanded formal areas accommodate the parents’ busy social calendar while a second floor retreat gives the kids plenty of room to hang out as well. A new Master Bedroom addition created a soothing and private oasis while upstairs each child claims a bedroom suite decorated to fit their unique personality and interests. Many would cringe at the thought of so much white upholstery and delicate detail in a house with so much activity, but thanks to commercial-grade fabrics and the thoughtful placement of durable finishes, this home functions as beautifully as it looks.

photography by Colleen Duffley