addition/alteration

Dated spec house from the 50′s gets complete makeover in Rye, NY

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The existing house was built in the 50′s, with 2 additions being (poorly designed and) built by previous owners. The kitchen/breakdfast area was inadequate, as was the master bedroom suite. Both poorly built additions were removed, and the house was completely gutted inside along with all roofing, siding & trim being removed.

2 story additions were built on both sides of the house, along with a 1 story addition to the rear. The new first floor plan allows for a large kitchen & breakfast area, a family room, dining room, living room and a mud room which provides access to a new garage.

The new second floor plan allows for a master bedroom suite with a cathedral ceilings and a small balcony to the rear. The hall bath is remodeled, while both kid’s bedroom’s are enlarged and remodeled. An unfinished attic space above the garage creates much needed storage space which is easily accessible.

New materials consist of asphalt shingle roofing, cedar shingle siding, PVC trim, and paneled shutters.

Project name: Spierings Residence
Project location: Rye, New York
Project type: whole house remodel
Completion date: Spring 2012

Classic Colonial Gets Face Lift in Rye, NY

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Proposed Front Elevation

The existing house was built in the 1920′s and sits on a corner lot on a typical suburban street. The house is fairly original and consists of approximately 2200 SF, with a small kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room & 5 (small) bedrooms.

The goal was to add a small first floor addition to create a bigger kitchen, breakfast area, mud room & bathroom. A second story addition was also created above the flat-roofed sun room which allowed for the creation of a master bathroom and closets.

From the street, the house is hidden by the landscaping; the first order of business was to remove the overgrown shrubs that screen the house. A front porch is added which greatly improves the curb appeal of the house, along with new siding, roofing, trim & shutters.

Project name: McGuire Residence
Project location: Rye, New York
Project type: addition/alteration

Remodeled ranch in Eastchester, NY

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Proposed Front Elevation

The existing house is a dated ranch built in the 1950′s, “modernized” sometime later with aluminum siding & trim. The current owner grew up in the house & was moving back in, but the house was in needed of being enlarged & brought up to date. A small addition is being planned to the rear of the house, which allows for a larger kitchen/breakfast area along with a family room. The entry has been redesigned, with the new dining room taking the place of the current living room.

The second story addition is being planned above the garage, consisting of a master bedroom suite. The center section of the house will get converted to a sitting room & laundry room.

Project name: Dire Residence
Project location: Eastchester, New York
Project type: addition/alteration

Tudor addition/alteration in White Plains, NY

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Proposed Front Elevation

The existing house is a small non-descript house on a small lot, which drops off sharply to the rear yard which abuts a pond. The existing garage is to be removed, which allows a 2 story addition to be built in it’s place. The addition consists of a 2 car garage on the first floor, a master bedroom suite above & a game room below.

The first floor of the house is to be remodeled, with a redesigned kitchen and 2 additions; one which enlarges the entry & another which creates a powder room.

The owner (of Irish descent) loves Tudor houses, so the propsoed design incorporates many Tudor Style elements: stucco walls with half-timbering, brick veneer, stone quoins & arches.

Project name: Coughlan Residence
Project location: White Plains, NY
Project type: addition/alteration