Cozy Outdoor Space - Short Pump
Simultaneously with construction of a new front porch, the customers also wanted to create a new outdoor space in the rear of the home. A roofed structure, screening to protect against the bugs, some level of privacy, and a fireplace to unwind at the end of the day were on the must-have list.
Friendly Front Porch - Short Pump
The lively neighborhood filled with children playing in front yards was awesome...provided you could see your children playing!. The small entry stoop provided no means for participating in neighborly activities. A nice, large "friendly" front porch was most certainly in order.
Extensive Renovation - Richmond
This customer was a growing family of eight who purchased a home in an historic neighborhood established in the 1920's. Homes built in this area between 1926 and 1960 were not as equipped to accommodate a family of 8 as modern construction. The challenge of this project was to give the customer more living space, more kitchen space, adequate bedrooms and baths while keeping the historic look of the home to fit with the other neighborhood homes and HOA building guidelines.
The majority of the second floor became dedicated to the master suite. This included a large walk-in closet and master bathroom with separate shower and tub areas. The existing rear bedroom was converted to an entrance to the master suite and an oversized utility room (which would minimize moving laundry between floors). A family this size had an au-pair who needed her own bedroom as well. A small nursery and adjoining bedroom were created for the baby and au-pair.
By foregoing their 22'X22' garage, the customers were able to convert this space into a large family room with adjoining addition that extended the kitchen eating area. The existing breezeway was converted into a mud/entrance room for the children and a smaller den area that could double as a guest room with full bath was created too. This transformation was one of many challenges; however, the end result was one that made the customer, building/project teams, and neighbors very happy.
Powder Room - Richmond
The new floor plan as part of this massive undertaking called for a rear entry into a space that would be utilized as a mud room. The space was situated between the original detached garage and the original footprint of the house...soon to be enclosed by a two-story addition. The objective was to add a small powder room...somewhere...in that space that could be used by those entering the rear of the house as to avoid trapsing the rest of the way through the house to the front powder room.
Sunroom Addition - Glen Allen
The challenge of this renovation was to design an all-season living space to replace the large, seldom used, elevated brick patio. The patio was over an unfinished basement with moisture problems.
Screened Enclosure - Tuckahoe
A small concrete slab served as the only outdoor space for a table/seating area. The homeowners goal was to obatin a slightly larger outdoor eating space and one that could be taken advantage of in the often buggy Richmond climate.
Grand Entrance - Tuckahoe
Wishing to create an old style country porch, this customer decided to add a full width porch to the existing exterior of the home.
Front Porch - Short Pump
The goal of this project was to introduce some curb appeal to an otherwise bland front facade.
