Introduction to our Gallery
Our gallery showcases the breadth of work produced by Ricci Custom Renovations across Chatham and Cape Cod. The images and project descriptions highlight our attention to finish carpentry, historic sensitivity, and construction quality. Browse projects organized by category to see examples of kitchens, bathrooms, additions, full-home renovations, outdoor living, and historic restorations. Each gallery entry includes the project scope, key materials, and challenges overcome—illustrating how we translate homeowner goals into built reality.
How to use this gallery
Each project entry includes:
- Before and after descriptions
- Project scope and objectives
- Materials and systems used
- Durability and performance considerations
- Special preservation or design challenges
Gallery
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Additions
Full Home Renovations
Outdoor Living
Historic Restorations
Category: Kitchens
Project highlights:
- Classic Cape Cod Kitchen Reimagined: A historic cottage kitchen transformed with custom inset cabinetry, honed granite countertops, and period-appropriate beadboard detailing. Challenge: preserving original wide-plank flooring and matching new trim to old profiles.
- Open-Plan Family Kitchen: A former galley opened to the dining room with a load-bearing beam engineered and concealed, custom island with seating, integrated pantry, and shaded oak floors resistant to coastal humidity.
Materials and features documented:
- Custom cabinetry, soft-close drawers, under-cabinet lighting, stone counters, energy-efficient appliances, and marine-grade finishes where appropriate.
Category: Bathrooms
Project highlights:
- Master Bathroom Suite with Heated Floors: Installed waterproofing membranes and large-format tile, custom double vanity, recessed niches, and frameless glass shower enclosure for a luxurious, low-maintenance suite.
- Historic Powder Room Restoration: Preserved original sink and clawfoot tub where possible, retrofitted plumbing for modern performance, and tiled in period hex pattern to keep historic charm.
Materials and features documented:
- Tile substrate systems, waterproofing, radiant floor heating, quality plumbing fixtures, and custom millwork vanities.
Category: Additions
Project highlights:
- Seamless Shingle-Style Addition: Added a single-story family room that matches existing shingle siding and trim profiles. Foundation keyed to existing grade and matched roof pitch for seamless exterior integration.
- Two-Story Addition with Master Suite: Added square footage and reworked circulation while preserving the front façade—completed with custom millwork and consistent interior trim.
Materials and features documented:
- Foundation techniques, roof integration, trim matching, interior floor transitions.
Category: Full Home Renovations
Project highlights:
- Coastal Cottage Modernization: Replaced dated systems, updated insulation and windows, and refined interior finishes to enhance year-round comfort while preserving historic features such as exposed beams and original flooring.
- Complete Interior Reconfiguration: Reworked circulation and room usage, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and created cohesive finishes throughout the home.
Materials and features documented:
- Insulation upgrades, HVAC replacement, consistent baseboard and casing applications, stair restoration.
Category: Outdoor Living
Project highlights:
- Bluestone Patio & Pergola: Installed anchored pergola for shade, integrated outdoor kitchen with granite counters, and installed low-voltage lighting for evening ambiance.
- Elevated Composite Deck: Installed marine-grade composite decking with hidden fasteners, stainless railing systems, and proper flashing at the house connection to prevent water intrusion.
Materials and features documented:
- Composite decking, stone pavers, stainless steel fasteners, outdoor-rated cabinets and appliances.
Category: Historic Restorations
Project highlights:
- 19th Century Cape Restoration: Restored original sash windows and replicated missing trim profiles; upgraded mechanicals in a manner that respected original construction. Challenge: matching century-old woodwork and sourcing appropriate moldings.
- Preservation of Original Interior Details: Repaired plaster, reproduced crown and base profiles, and carefully documented processes for local preservation boards.
Materials and features documented:
- Historic millwork replication, sash restoration, reversible mechanical upgrades.
Why photography and documentation matter
High-quality documentation allows homeowners to see the tangible value of craftsmanship and materials. We include notes about challenge mitigation, product choices for coastal durability, and how design decisions solved the project’s constraints.
Projects are selected to represent the diversity of our expertise—smaller refreshes that maximize value, complex historic restorations, and new additions that required creative structural solutions. Each entry lists the main contractor responsibilities and any design or engineering partners involved.
How we select projects for the gallery
Each gallery project includes client reflections describing how the remodel improved daily life and solved prior frustrations—like a cramped kitchen that now comfortably serves family and guests, or an addition that finally provided a functional mudroom for busy seasonal transitions.
Getting permission to view full project portfolios
For homeowners interested in seeing full project files, including before photos, construction sequences, and detailed materials lists, we can arrange in-person meetings and client references upon request.
How to request a gallery-led consultation
If a gallery project aligns with your goals, call (508) 274-4142 and reference the project type or category that interests you. We’ll schedule a site visit and discuss how similar solutions can be adapted to your home and budget.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get references from homeowners shown in the gallery?
Yes. With permission from past clients, we provide references and arrange site visits when appropriate.
Are gallery photos representative of current workmanship?
Yes. Our gallery showcases recent projects and ongoing standards of craftsmanship and material selection.
Contact and next steps
To discuss a project after viewing our gallery, call (508) 274-4142 to schedule a consultation. Bring images or select gallery examples to help clarify your vision for a streamlined planning process.
Our gallery documents the level of care, finish quality, and problem-solving Ricci Custom Renovations brings to every project. From kitchens to historic restorations, each portfolio entry shows how we translate goals into enduring, beautiful results.
