Mt. Bolus Expansion

A bright, contemporary and sophisticated kitchen with a large island, generous counter space, built-in wine storage and band of windows overlooking a lush green site

A panoramic view of the kitchen seating area and dining nook, showing a ballet dancer leaping through the bright and open space

The kitchen's material palette includes marble floors and countertops and light grey cabinets, creating a contemporary, clean and warm feel

A cozy dining nook adjacent to the kitchen is surrounded by windows overlooking the property's private yard

A clean and bright side entry connect to a mudroom with an etched glass pocket door

A mudroom with built-in bench, shoe storage, hooks and cubbies has a central window framing a view of the site's natural landscape

A furry cat companion lounges in the entry space

A gravel path through the garden leads to the entry stair and slatted privacy wall, designed to match the rhythm and color of the house's exterior

Chapel Hill, NC

General Contractor: New Dimensions

Photos: Marilyn Peryer

The new owners of this stately home in the desirable Mt. Bolus neighborhood of Chapel Hill wished for a modern kitchen with plenty of room for family cooking and entertaining. A side door entry with mudroom was also part of the program. The design bumped out the corner of the existing first floor to make a large contemporary kitchen and dining area surrounded by windows, connecting the inside to the private backyard and wooded surround. The large central island provides plenty of space for preparing dinner while supervising homework. The decidedly contemporary aesthetic is respectful of the existing structure and comfortably blends old with new.

Before, during, after.