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Wayland Flow

Open-concept renovation connecting living, kitchen, and finished basement.

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Wayland Flow

Open-concept renovation connecting living, kitchen, and finished basement.

Year

Year

2024

2024

Location

Location

Wayland, MA

Wayland, MA

Area

Area

3200 SF

3200 SF

Category

Category

Renovation

Renovation

Completed Project

Project Brief

Design Architect: MAVA Architects. Visuals: MAVA Architects. Strategically removing a central load-bearing wall, this renovation unifies the living and culinary areas into a seamless, open-concept gathering space. The transformation extends to the lower level, where the basement is fully finished to add valuable living area. This comprehensive update maximizes the home's functionality and square footage while introducing a modern, airy aesthetic.

Design Architect: MAVA Architects. Visuals: MAVA Architects. Strategically removing a central load-bearing wall, this renovation unifies the living and culinary areas into a seamless, open-concept gathering space. The transformation extends to the lower level, where the basement is fully finished to add valuable living area. This comprehensive update maximizes the home's functionality and square footage while introducing a modern, airy aesthetic.

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

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AFTER

AFTER

AFTER

This wide perspective illustrates the dramatic transformation achieved by removing the central load-bearing wall. The living room, anchored by a sleek linear fireplace, now transitions effortlessly into the bright, skylit kitchen, creating a unified and spacious environment for modern living.

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From the vantage point of the kitchen island, the impact of removing the partition wall is clear. The space now flows uninterrupted into the living and dining zones, bathed in natural light from the expansive new skylight overhead, creating a bright and cohesive social hub.

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Extending the home's warm material palette downward, the fully finished basement maximizes usable square footage. The design incorporates a functional study nook and utilizes consistent wood finishes to ensure this lower level feels just as inviting and integrated as the main floor.