Beacon Hill Federal — style reimagining

Style

Beacon Hill Federal

Inspired by Annie Selke, S.R. Gambrel, the Treadway Custom Houses lineage· no affiliation

Boston / DC Federal townhouse — fanlight transom, restored mantels, painted millwork.

• Preserve the original room geometry — defined parlor, dining, library, no open plan.
• Restore the fanlight transom above the front door — leaded glass, semicircular or elliptical.
• Restored original marble or wood-burning fireplaces in every primary room.
• Painted paneled millwork (Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray, Hague Blue, Cornforth White) — never bright white, never stained.

Scope

Light remodel

New paint, siding, roof, and finishes — the structure stays put.

Replace the exterior materials in the chosen style while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months