November 15, 2023

Winner RibbonShould we move to another house? Should we build new? Should we just stay where we are and renovate? These questions that many ask were familiar to this couple, and they pursued each one. Being always open to moving, they took a 10-month hiatus from renovation planning to fully discern these questions. Ultimately, they decided to renovate their home to improve their family’s function. Focusing on the family’s goals for the renovations, our design team took to the task of reshaping their home. The unused dining space was repurposed as an office space and laundry room. While maintaining the same footprint, the kitchen was redesigned to create better-utilized cabinets. The family room updates created a brighter space accented with cabinets and floating shelves on each side of the refaced fireplace. On the second floor, the shared bath for this family of four was a central pain point. The other small bath, part of the home’s original primary suite, was only used by an occasional guest. Redesigning these areas created a private bath for the owners with a larger double bowl vanity and custom tile shower. The kid’s bath also features a double bowl vanity with a separate room for the tub and toilet, adding to its versatility. A walk-in closet was added to the owner’s bedroom, and four solar-powered skylights were added to the southern slope of the room to flood the dingy bedroom with natural light. Additional renovations included new windows, interior and exterior doors, an HVAC system, trim work, shelving, painting, and flooring, left no space the same. These changes, along with a bay window in the eating area and a waterfall countertop in the kitchen, bring a new feel to this home. The owners say it best. “Without [our builder’s] expertise, we would still live in a house that didn’t work for us. Now, we essentially have a brand new home while keeping our great location!”