This cozy, two-story home was renovated with aging in place in mind, integrating essential maintenance and remodeling into one coordinated project. The result is a thoughtful investment in the home's long-term usability, supporting an owner who is deeply engaged in life and actively involved in her local and global communities. The renovation replaced the home’s gas systems with all-electric alternatives. A Harvest Thermal system helps shift energy use throughout the day and across seasons to reduce operating costs, working in concert with electric water and space heating, rooftop solar panels, and battery storage.

While the steps to the main level remain, universal design features throughout make the home more welcoming to people with a range of abilities and allow for future adaptations. On the lower level, the entire bathroom floor is designed as a barrier-free shower pan, while a pocket door provides accessible bathroom entry should the need arise in the future. Upstairs, warm cork flooring and a bathtub surround finished in teak create a spa-like, marine-inspired retreat.

In the kitchen and laundry area, white appliances, a pull-out pantry, and an appliance garage provide abundant storage while keeping the spaces open and organized for an avid cook and baker who frequently hosts guests. Window trim and cabinetry intentionally echo the home’s original character. The washer and dryer are raised on pedestals for easier access, with a shelf above providing a convenient folding surface.

French doors from the dining room and a separate door from the laundry area open onto the deck, extending the home's gathering spaces outdoors.