Seamless 2-Story Addition
— CORVALLIS, OR —
This home underwent a large 765 square foot 2-story addition to add a primary suite and a main level guest bedroom, bathroom, and office space. The original design of the house had a garage that seemed to dominate the façade, a common characteristic of many homes in the neighborhood. Our goal for this project was to create such a seamless extension of the home’s interior and exterior that no one would suspect that an addition had been made–essentially arriving at an addition that didn’t feel like one. On the exterior this was manifested in a design that added 15 feet to the length of the home, picture windows identical to those existing, and a mirroring gable accent over the windows. The design was so effective, it seems as though the home has always looked this way. It balances the scale and proportions, enhancing the overall curb appeal and creating a more inviting exterior. While this may sound simple, the execution was far from it. The construction required a great deal of skill and careful planning from the designer and the crew to align the framing, floor, and roof lines perfectly.
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On the interior, we focused on ensuring a smooth transition between the existing and new construction. On the main level, a small hallway leads into a guest bedroom and bathroom, positioned adjacent to the main dining and formal living areas. An office, now located off the dining room, is enclosed with a glass door. To create continuity, we extended the existing cherry hardwood floors into the adjoining hall and office. A cherry vanity was installed in the guest bathroom to echo the hardwoods from the formal spaces.
Upstairs, we converted the primary bedroom into the family’s bonus room and a built a new primary suite with a roomy walk-in closet, and a luxurious primary bathroom. Large picture windows were chosen for the primary bedroom and walk-in closet, ushering in an abundance of natural light to fill the space. The expansive window in the bedroom is on the west side of the house and is a perfect place for the homeowners to sit and watch sunsets dip below the greenspace that sits behind their backyard. What a view! A his and hers closet was created with semi-custom cabinetry to maximize storage. The primary bathroom features a large freestanding tub and tiled shower. The shower has beautifully patterned tile, a built-in tiled bench with a quartz top, and a frameless glass door. The double vanity has quartz countertops and ample storage. Each room in the primary suite is a bit different but a consistent traditional design theme runs throughout from the gridded French doors in the walk-in closet to the plantation shutters over the freestanding tub.
In order for a home expansion to flow with the rest of the home it needs to be intentionally designed and carefully constructed. An addition that adds living space and improves livability in the home is a true gem–and this one surely is!
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