Cape Master Renovation
A dated Cape Cod second floor — completely reimagined.
This Willoughby Cape Cod had a second floor that hadn't been touched in decades — worn carpet, linoleum flooring, outdated trim, and a narrow carpeted staircase with no railing. Northgrain gutted the entire second floor and rebuilt it from the subfloor up. The staircase was completely reconstructed with custom oak treads, white painted risers, and a walnut-capped railing with iron spindles. New LVP flooring runs throughout the hallway and bedroom, with new shaker-style doors, matte black hardware, recessed lighting, and a Lutron smart dimmer system. Downstairs, ceiling joists were reinforced and finished with a shiplap tongue-and-groove ceiling.
Scope Highlights
- Full staircase rebuild with custom oak treads and painted risers
- Walnut railing cap with iron spindle system and wainscoting
- LVP flooring, new shaker doors, and matte black hardware
- Ceiling joist reinforcement and shiplap ceiling below
- Recessed lighting and Lutron smart dimmer installation
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Before & during construction.
From dated carpet and linoleum to custom oak treads and iron spindles — every phase managed by Northgrain.
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