Our September Remodel of the Month features an extensive second story addition and kitchen remodel. The homeowners wanted to open up the kitchen and dining area and create a better flow and work area. They also wanted to create more space for multi-family gatherings. Sometimes, depending on lot and zoning conditions, the only way to add on to a home is up. Thus, a two-story garage with living space above was added onto the home. 

The new second-floor addition provides additional accomodations for overnight guests, a loft space for recreation, and a cozy library for quiet, focused work. The kitchen and dining room are open, spacious, with a more convenient flow, making the perfect gathering space for family and friends. 

Details of Addition

Demolition Work

• Removed all roof shingles, all vinyl siding, and all aluminum soffit and fascia
• Removed garage doors and frame, all exterior windows, and sunroom exterior sliding patio door

Second-Floor Addition

• Construction of the second floor according to plan, including:
  • Installing new trusses and roofing, framing, walls, and windows
  • Plaster, all trim, HVAC, plumbing, electrical
• The new addition features:
  • A spacious loft with additional storage space
  • two new bedrooms
  • Library with gas fireplace with Cultured Stone face, cut stone hearth, and stained box mantle, flanked by custom-built  base cabinets with file drawers and bookshelf uppers, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
  • A full bathroom with shower and tub insert, a custom vanity with quartz countertop, and ceramic tile flooring
  • Carpeting in all other areas of the second floor
• Exterior Work Features
• All new lap siding in CertainTeed Monogram, Cedar Impression shakes, and accents of Cultured Stone
• Two round front porch posts painted white to match all trim

Details of First Floor Renovation

Demolition Work

• Removed all kitchen cabinets, soffits, and interior walls and windows at kitchen and dining area
• Removed flooring in the kitchen, dining area, hallway, and laundry room
• Removed wall at laundry room and all cabinets and appliances

First-Floor Renovations

• Construction of a new staircase to the second-floor addition
• New laundry room constructed
• The kitchen features:
  • All-new custom-built oak cabinetry with a flat panel door style and smart-storage solutions
  • Accent island in cobalt blue with extended snack counter and pull-out storage drawers
  • Kohler under-mount sink and quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplash
• Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring installed throughout the first floor, carpeting on the new stairs

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