Contemporary Townhouse

College Place Carriage House

Similar to many carriage houses, the challenge with this renovation was designing around the garage at the front of the first floor. Our goal was to create an entryway that got past the garage in a graceful way, connecting the living spaces and allowing plenty of natural light.

Modern double-height kitchen with dark wood floors, light wood cabinetry and island, and stainless steel backsplash and appliances.
View of a double height space in a carriage house before our renovation. Before
On the main floor, a large kitchen and dining area with a double height space and skylights creates a bright, comfortable living space. We closed off the existing loft to create a cozy, quiet reading area.
Detail image of a modern, open riser, open stringer staircase in a Cobble Hill townhouse
Modern double-height kitchen with dark wood floors, light wood cabinetry and island, and stainless steel backsplash and appliances. A open-stringer, open-riser modern staircase is at the right foreground.
Living room with a fireplace and round stainless steel coffee table.
A modern wood and metal staircase in a Cobble Hill townhouse

We converted the carriage house from a two-family home with a floor-through garage into a single family home with a one-car garage. On the first floor, which was previously all a garage, we added a mudroom, laundry room, and primary suite. A welcoming entryway leads upstairs to the main living and entertainment spaces.

Front facade of a carriage house with white painted brick and dark green shutters, lintels, and doors.
Detail of a white mantle with a white vase on top of it. Light pokes through the trees outside the window.
Modern double-height kitchen with dark wood floors, light wood cabinetry and island, and stainless steel backsplash and appliances.
Team
  • Ingui Architecture and Design
  • Laura Bohn Design Associates
Photography
  • Peter Peirce
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