Colonial

A sophisticated mix of simple shapes and familiar materials breathes new life into a venerable house styleby Charles Miller

With only slight changes to the floor plan, this kitchen went from dark and cramped to open and invitingby Rosemary McMonigal

How one family maintained the traditional rooms of their Colonial for entertaining, but created new spaces for their informal family timeby Matthew Schoenherr

First be true to the original character of the house, then rethink the floor planby Doug Tanner

A cramped ‘60s colonial opens up with French doors, more windows, and wider passagewaysby Steve Aitken

Maintaining historical proportions and details makes a big, modern house look like a traditional New England colonialby Steve Heffner