Kid-Friendly Modern
How can a 1968 house that served a family for over 50 years be reimagined to serve its new owners for 50 more? That’s the question our clients posed when they approached us about this remodel and addition in the heart of Northwest Hills.
The gorgeous trees on the lot prevented us from adding onto the first floor,
so we focused on reconfiguring walls within the existing footprint and adding a second story. The formal living and dining areas became the staircase and a kitchen looking out to the backyard, framed by a 20’ panoramic door.
Square footage from a small bedroom was reallocated to the primary suite for a larger bedroom and a new closet.
The old closet and bathroom were merged to create a large bathroom with a curbless wet room and a bounty of natural light. The remaining bedrooms were slightly rearranged to maximize the space and enlarge their windows for more natural light.
The upstairs addition contains a guest suite, wet bar, flex area, and office, all surrounded by windows that flood the first floor with light. In the office, soaring windows and a private balcony keep the work-from-home doldrums at bay, and a bed hidden within the desk quickly transforms the space into another guest bedroom if needed.
Everything has its place in this home. Especially the owners.
