AMERICAN BEAUTY

To lead their house's revival, Janice and Cortright turned to architect John Milner, a champion of historic vernacular home styles. In keeping with the Wetherills' vision of a comfortable, modern country home, Milner designed a three-level stone addition that harmonizes with the style of the historic house. The addition includes a conservatory with fanlight-topped French doors, a wine cellar, and a master bedroom suite. The new rooms feature elegant plaster ceilings with cove cornices, wood ceiling beams, hardwood floors, and arched doorways and windows that complement the original architecture. Despite their age differences, there is an easy flow between the new and old rooms.