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Bedford Cottage
Bedford Cottage
Stone Ridge, NY, United States
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Bedford Cottage
Stone Ridge, NY, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
Originally operating as a dress shop, the early 1900s cottage in Bedford was renovated through a close collaboration between architect Alessandro Ronfini, principal at Demo Architects, and Beatrice Smith, founder of the interior design practice Smith & Weir. Their shared vision informed both architectural and interior decisions, resulting in a unified transformation of the small 400 square foot cottage that balances preservation with contemporary living.
The interior layout was entirely rebuilt to reinforce the structure, introduce new mechanical systems and increase comfort and durability, but kept in its original configuration. A living room with an open kitchen welcomes guests, a small bedroom and a full bathroom provide a cozy place to stay.
Original materials played a central role in shaping the project. Existing wood beams and light fixtures were carefully salvaged, cleaned and reassembled in their original location, while features such as the mantel and chimney were refreshed rather than replaced.
In the kitchen and bath, cabinetry and an old bathtub were restored to retain a sense of continuity with the past. To improve performance without altering the interior appearance, storm windows were installed from the exterior over the original single pane glass, reducing cold drafts and unwanted noise.
Together, these architectural choices established a calm framework for the interiors, where Smith, a prop stylist herself, layered reclaimed materials, antiques, muted linens and raw wood details to reinforce the home’s historic sensibility.
The cottage is a harmonious fusion of adaptive architectural principles and rustic simplicity, offering the perfect setting for a friends and family gathering around a growing family.
The interior layout was entirely rebuilt to reinforce the structure, introduce new mechanical systems and increase comfort and durability, but kept in its original configuration. A living room with an open kitchen welcomes guests, a small bedroom and a full bathroom provide a cozy place to stay.
Original materials played a central role in shaping the project. Existing wood beams and light fixtures were carefully salvaged, cleaned and reassembled in their original location, while features such as the mantel and chimney were refreshed rather than replaced.
In the kitchen and bath, cabinetry and an old bathtub were restored to retain a sense of continuity with the past. To improve performance without altering the interior appearance, storm windows were installed from the exterior over the original single pane glass, reducing cold drafts and unwanted noise.
Together, these architectural choices established a calm framework for the interiors, where Smith, a prop stylist herself, layered reclaimed materials, antiques, muted linens and raw wood details to reinforce the home’s historic sensibility.
The cottage is a harmonious fusion of adaptive architectural principles and rustic simplicity, offering the perfect setting for a friends and family gathering around a growing family.
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