A 1970’s Complete Makeover

This 1970’s home was in need of a complete remodel.

Outside, a deck, screen porch and carport structure were not only falling away from the house, but were also becoming a hindrance to our clients as they aged.

Inside, an original u-shaped kitchen contained a peninsula which left people trapped inside. Cabinets hung down over the peninsula and separated the view and ability for people to communicate between the kitchen and adjoining dinette.

Downstairs, a dark guest bathroom with an unusable built-in red tile hot tub and patio doors needed a complete makeover.

The foyer was virtually non-existent.

Some Necessary Improvements

Garage & Improved Deck

In place of the carport, a new 2 car garage was built with additional storage for snowblowers and lawnmowers. Above the storage, a new deck provides both beauty and function.

Although there was a narrow deck originally, we enhanced this idea by creating a wider deck with a staircase that allowed access to the backyard.

The views of the beautiful surrounding wetlands were protected and maximized by the use of stainless steel cable railing.

Addition of Sunroom and Master Bathroom

The old screened porch was replaced with a beautiful sunroom over the garage. The interior of the sunroom is designed to provide amazing views of the outdoors, and let in as much natural light as possible. A sixteen foot wide patio door with transom windows above brings in the light, and yet is protected from excessive heat because of the oversized cantilever overhang of the upward sloping roof. A window at the end of the room provides additional views and sunlight as the sun makes its way around the West. In addition to the sunroom, a new master bath and walk-in closet (not shown) are also above the garage.

Foyer Expansion

We took the original wing walls of the home,extended them vertically to the ground, and added a small addition. This provided the space necessary to add additional foyer space, as well as a much needed entryway closet (not shown). Careful attention was also placed on the custom made railing to keep with the theme of modernism throughout the home.

Re-imagining the wing walls, rather than removing them, proved to be an aesthetically appealing and contemporary design solution for this home.

Downstairs Bathroom Upgrade

In place of the patio door, we installed a large window, which floods the bathroom with natural light, and overlooks the completely private and picturesque backyard view. Re-purposed wood taken from the bathroom walls now surrounds the new window and hot tub.

By removing a wall, more light was allowed to reach the farthest corners of the bathroom where the shower is located. A new shower with glass walls was installed to encourage the new light to travel even further. The shower was enlarged just enough to be luxurious without needing to relocate the toilet, which is hidden between the two walls.

New Chef’s Kitchen

We completely remodeled the u-shaped kitchen, removed the peninsula and upper cabinets, and installed a large linear island. A large triple window overlooks the backyard and can be enjoyed by the homeowner’s while standing at the sink, or cooking at the island stove top. In order to avoid making trips around the island, a prep sink was also included, allowing the cook to access everything they need, including newly installed pantry cabinets, wall oven, and refrigerator on one side of the kitchen, allowing all cooking to be done on one side of the island.

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We hope you enjoyed your tour of this amazing transformation. Are you in need of a remodel for your home? Do you need someone who will listen to your ideas, and then offer you creative solutions that are designed for your life? We would love to hear from you 608.846.5963

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An Above the Garage Master Suite Addition Remodeling Project

We recently completed an addition for our clients, John and Amy, a professional couple with young children living in the Blooming Meadows neighborhood in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Their home featured three bedrooms on the second floor. The existing master bedroom was outdated and impractical for modern living, and with three young children, two needed to share one of the two remaining bedrooms, and all three kids shared the second-floor bathroom. Another problem the family needed addressed was that John needed a private home office, and the one they currently had was a shared space that did not work well for his job.

Let's take a look at our creative solution for this young family!

A New Private Bathroom for the Adults!

One of the major elements on John and Amy's wish list was a private bathroom space just for them. They wanted plenty of space to get ready in the morning, away from the kids, and we delivered! The bathroom features a handcrafted Amish custom double vanity with a tower cabinet in alder wood, stained Carbon Gray. The contrasting Linnstone Quartz Calcutta pattern countertop brightens the space and ties in visually with the elegant tile work in the spacious walk-in shower. We added custom alder wood framed mirrors stained in the same Carbon Gray as the cabinets to complete the vanity. Over each of the mirrors, we installed Quoizel 2 light vanity fixtures to provide plenty of warm light.

In the shower, the 21st Century Tile 12x24 floor-to-ceiling tiles in Tivoli Silver give the room a bright and modern feel, and the low entry shower makes entering the shower safe and easy for the couple. We included a helpful niche in the shower for shampoo and other toiletries and, for contrast, used a beautiful hexagon mosaic accent tile. The glass doors give the space an open feel, making it bright and inviting. The Arbor Hills luxury vinyl plank flooring in timber adds a warm feel, giving the room a natural look with the benefit of waterproof LVP.

The Result

The final result of this second-floor master suite addition is a home that fits John, Amy, and the kid's needs and lifestyle perfectly. John now has the perfect private office space. Since John and Amy now have their private master suite, and each of the kids has their own bedroom giving them their own space to grow as they grow, their home is more comfortable and functional. And on the exterior, you can't even tell there's been an addition!

Are you considering an addition or other home improvement project? Let us help you design the perfect finished space! If you live in the Greater Madison area, call the experts at Degnan Design-Build-Remodel at (608) 846-5963. We can take your home to the next level of comfort, design, and function! Ready to learn more? We're always happy to answer your questions.