Inside a carriage house built to enhance a busy family’s summer style.

If there’s one thing parents of young adults can agree on, it’s that if possible, giving them their own space is a gift—for everyone. Whether that’s in the form of a finished basement or in the case of this family—with five grown, active children—a carriage house; offering the perfect place to spread out and relax as well as host friends and family looking to do the same. 

Chuck Hart, owner of Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens, shares, “There was a lot of thought and planning that went into creating the finished project; renditions with the goal of creating functional, comfortable spaces for the family.” For homeowner Amy Maguire, maximizing the structure’s footprint was key, “We have a large family and a lot of visitors. We wanted to create something separate from the house where people could have their own space—a place for bigger indoor gatherings, as the main house has more of a cottage feel. Eventually we will be empty nesters, and we don’t want the home to feel vacuous.”