BEFORE REMODEL
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The challenge of this Raleigh remodel was two active boys in need of play space. The solution, send them to the garage? Absolutely! But first . . . transform that very utilitarian garage into a warm inviting personal space, both answering the needs of the homeowners as well as complementing the existing home design. Faced with the challenge of converting this 2-car garage, we crafted our overall design to create a smooth transition from the adjoining kitchen area and to incorporate matching features from the rest of the house. Great attention to detail was given to the finish elements of the family room, most prominently on the hardwood landing and stairs which we stained to match and flow smoothly from the kitchen. We added a half-bath at the top of the landing, conveniently accessible from either the kitchen or playroom and matched the vanity cabinets, hardware, plumbing trim, and light fixtures existing in the house. A strong design feature of the room, the custom entertainment/toy cabinet was built and trimmed to complement the oblong windows, and serves the very functional purpose of housing books, entertainment appliances and toys. With an eye toward “dressing up” the family room, we installed recessed lighting and created a stylish entry with quad french doors and an exterior overhang to add design and mute the effects of the sun. By designing a tasteful but functional family living space, we created this room to answer the homeowner’s very personal needs and to maximize re-sale market appeal of the converted room.

AFTER REMODEL
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