ADDITIONS

Challenge

This young family purchased an older home, traditionally laid out with separate rooms for the kitchen, living room, dining room and sunroom. Before they moved in, they wanted to convert the space into a contemporary open concept floor plan. As with most older homes, the flooring, finishes, cabinetry and appliances were also dated and didn’t fit this young couple’s lifestyle needs or stylistic preferences. They also needed a mudroom (a “must have” list item) to be used as a transitional space—to remove shoes, hang coats, and store everyday gear.

Solution

This extensive main floor remodel and mudroom addition was planned and executed with meticulous attention to detail by Sweeney’s deep team of certified remodeling professionals. Our crew ensured that our clients were inculcated into every design decision and stayed informed throughout the construction process, keeping a close eye on the budget and completion schedule.

To complete the open concept floor plan, non-load bearing walls were removed between the kitchen, dining, and living room, which also required a mechanical systems upgrade. The new contemporary style kitchen was designed with an informal dining area and features beautiful BH Presidio cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a GE refrigerator, dual fuel range, and a Zephyr ventilation hood. The walls were accented with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Grey paint, the windows were replaced with energy efficient Marvin windows, and the floors were finished in beautiful Appalachian Select Red Oak.

Adjacent to the kitchen and garage, the mudroom addition required changes in elevation and was designed with durable Montauk black slate tile to withstand the toughest of muddy foot-trafficked days. Creating a flawless and practical design, Sweeney built custom storage units into the mudroom, a necessity for much needed hidden storage.