Whole House Renovations
Featured Project 1
This amazing transformation converted a tiny 1-story starter home to a 1 1/2 -story dream home. This home, in Highland Village, received a 15’ x 30’ one-story addition off the back to create a larger Kitchen and Family Room. The Kitchen features an island that opens up to the Family Room which centers on a cozy fireplace. The 1/2 -story second floor addition added about 600 sf and consists of a Master Suite with a sitting area, walk-in closets, and a Bathroom with a large shower and dual sinks. To complete this transformation, an open front porch was added to bring out the character and charm.
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Featured Project 2
The owners of this 1923 Center-Hall Colonial home needed more space, and the home itself needed updating, however the owners did not want to lose the period feel of their home. Castle constructed a two-story addition on the rear of the home, allowing for the kitchen to be remodeled and enlarged, and a half-bath to be added. In the kitchen, custom cabinetry by Chelsea was installed and both Cambria quartz and Butcher Block countertops were used. The home also boasts a quaint family room addition. Lowering the basement floor allowed for a new ¾ basement bath and a new sauna. Energy-efficient upgrades were also made. To help preserve the original feel of the home, the existing floors were sanded and refinished and the stucco was re-dashed. At the end of remodel, the owners had a beautifully enlarged and updated new space without sacrificing the period feel of their home.
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Featured Project 3
This project involves a 10' wide two-story addition to enlarge the home. The plans included a larger kitchen, a more open floor plan, a larger dining room, the creation of a gathering space in and off of the kitchen, a larger office/guest bedroom, and the update and enlargement of an existing second floor bath. The style of the home had to remain true to its original feel in both design and finishing, and the new spaces needed to fit seamlessly into the existing structure as well as be adaptable to any future renovations.
This project is unique in that great detail was taken to custom-match the existing millwork and to use reproduction hardware so that the new space appeared to have always been a part of the home. In addition, arched openings were created to match the existing.
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Featured Project 4
This project added a 22' shed dormer and remodeled a finished attic space. The existing family room at the top of the stairs was converted to a master bedroom. A small became a walk- in closet. The hallway was rearranged to allow access to three bedrooms. A bathroom was also enlarged into the shed dormer and the laundry was moved to the 2nd floor as well. One large bedroom was split in two. A skylight was removed from an existing bedroom and placed in the bathroom and an additional skylight was installed in the laundry room.
The one-season porch was remodeled and opened up to a former bedroom in order to create a family room. Several interior walls were removed between the dining room, stairs, and new family room. A beam was installed to carry the load from the wall that is removed. A small entry area was created near the new back door.
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Featured Project 5
The new 980-square foot addition includes period moldings and three-piece base trims that blend with the style of the rest of the home both inside and out. The exterior siding and trim were selected and painted to match the rest of the home. Inside, the new master suite bath features a deep soaking tub and a separate shower, toilet, and double sink. The master suite also features a large closet and a spacious master bedroom. An existing bedroom was reconfigured to gain access to this new master suite addition.
On the main floor, the kitchen, that was shifted to the north, features hardwood floors and ample windows through which natural light can shine. Modern conveniences such as a stainless recessed niche, a stainless steel sink, and a vented microwave were added as well as new cabinets and quartz countertops. The adjacent dining room was opened to the kitchen and has become the main eating and entertaining space and features hardwood floors throughout.
The addition also contains a large family room with a fireplace, a pantry and organization "office,” a powder room, and a mudroom. This project also included adding a 20’ x 24’ two-stall garage on the rear of the property with a pitched roof to match the home and a 16’ period-style overhead garage door.
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Featured Project 6
This project involves remodeling the already newly finished (by the prior owners) Lower Level with other modifications on the Main Level. The stairs to the Basement were refinished with oak treads and risers, while the bottom of the staircase was opened up with new spindles and rails that matched the Upper Level. A corner fire place was added with stone and glass tile on the surround, with accent sconces. On the other end of the room a wet bar with Silestone countertops lead you around to the new office space. The doors to the Office feature rain glass to allow for more light to come into the room. The bathroom on this level was modified to accommodate in floor heat and a shower bench was added to the shower. On the main level a Silestone countertop was added to the Kitchen island, accent lighting and additional outlets were added, along with ceiling fans.
