A Broad Change

Modern Mood: A renovation merged the kitchen and porch to create a larger, more modern space. This wall, with its original Gothic-style window, was once crammed with upper and lower cabinets and a long counter. Now it emanates calm minimalism while retaining its historical feel and adding seating, thanks to a built-in banquette.

Brad and Jola Newman fell in love with the circa-1872 home’s large rooms, tall ceilings, and picturesque setting—but not the dated, ’90s farmhouse-style kitchen.