With the vision in place, the next step is rethinking location.
At Monument by Green Front, the kitchen is being relocated — not just for more space, but to restore the home’s original architectural rhythm.
In this video Den Cralle and Matson Roberts walk through how moving the kitchen enhances functionality while drawing attention to a defining feature of the property — the Charles Gillette-designed courtyard and garden water feature.
The updated layout includes a new family room and a trio of French doors that open directly into the garden, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living — all in line with William Bottomley’s belief that exterior spaces should be just as essential as any room inside.
As the steward of this 1924 Mediterranean Revival home, Den sees honoring architectural intent not as preservation for preservation’s sake, but as a way to shape how we live in historic homes today.
