Lakefront Legacy

This stunning Lake George project weds vintage character and craftsmanship with modern luxury and amenities. Collaborating with the homeowners and team at Balzer & Tuck Architecture, we successfully translated the clients’ desired design vision. We honored the character and rich details of sumptuous summer cottages of an earlier age, retaining the charm of a 1930s home, while updating and expanding the residence to be a legacy for the 21st century and beyond. A thoughtfully designed addition on one side of the home provides an inviting kitchen open to a fireplaced great room, eating area, and beverage station, all beneath soaring vaulted ceilings and massive timbers. Another addition seamlessly links the original residence to a three-bay garage with a new breezeway, bathroom, laundry room, and guest apartment. Anchored by the original central fireplace, a refreshed formal dining room features custom millwork and glass-front built-in cabinets. Another main floor room was transformed into a music room for the homeowner’s beloved heirloom melodeon and player piano. A custom walk-in wine cooler was cleverly designed, tucked beneath the restored switchback stair. Second floor bedrooms were remodeled to include spacious closets and ensuite baths, while a third floor was reborn as a wood-paneled bunk room and cozy home office.