Modern Villa Redesign
Date
August 27, 2024
Client
James Cornell
Category
Residential
Location
New York, USA
Budget
$185,000
Project Overview
The homeowners wanted to create more space for their young family while making better use of the existing living areas in their contemporary villa.
A key part of their vision was adding another bedroom. The new front extension would create a master bedroom positioned to make the most of the sunset views through a new high window. At the same time, they wanted to improve the connection between the living room, dining area and kitchen to create a more open and practical space for family life.
Their original plans also included an en suite bathroom for the new master bedroom. To keep the project within budget, the homeowners removed the en suite bathroom from the scope and focused their investment on the bedroom extension and the existing living spaces.
Before
After
Design & Planning
The renovation centered around a new front extension containing the master bedroom, hallway and entry porch.
Inside the existing home, two walls were removed to create a more open living room and dining area. The doorway between the living space and the kitchen was also widened, improving movement between the rooms.
- Front Extension adding a master bedroom, hallway and entry porch to the front of the villa.
- Open Living Area removing two walls to join the living room and dining area.
- Sunset Window placing a high window in the new bedroom to frame the evening views.
- Wider Kitchen Opening widening the doorway so the kitchen connects naturally to the living space.
- Focused Budget dropping the en suite bathroom to keep the investment on the rooms that mattered most.
Project Results
The homeowners continued living in the property while construction was underway, so careful planning and coordination were important throughout the four-month build.
Client Experience
For the homeowners, creating more space was important, but so was keeping control of the cost and being able to live at home during construction.
They were delightful to deal with and provided an excellent quality service. From concept to final details, the team was thoughtful, professional and in tune with our vision.