Room to Grow

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  A thoughtful addition and renovation increases square footage -- and adds custom style -- to one family's home.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  Space had lately become an issue for the owners of this 1930s-era Dutch Colonial. With just three bedrooms, roughly 1,600 square feet, and now two growing children, their close quarters started to feel even closer.
  
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  Jennifer Vreeland

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  Throw a cramped 10- by 10-foot kitchen into the equation, and it's easy to understand why the family had been considering trading up to a larger home or building an addition. Ultimately, the opportunity to tailor their present house to suit their exact needs proved irresistible, and the couple chose to stay put and add on. Their mission: to stay true to their home's architectural character while incorporating energy-efficient and environmentally friendly building materials that would stand the test of time.
  
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  Jennifer Vreeland

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  The couple worked with residential designer Lou Heiser, of Tall Tree Studio, to create a seamless addition. Following Heiser's plan, All State Builders & General Contractors transformed the original kitchen into a combination mudroom/home-office area, and added a large kitchen and adjoining den (as well as two bedrooms on the second floor). Mission accomplished: The homeowners now enjoy an extra 700 square feet of space. Better yet, "You can't even tell we added on!"
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  Remodels are a good time to consider upgrading systems in your home, as the walls will likely be stripped down to the studs. These homeowners updated their electrical system and replaced the furnace with Carrier's Infinity, a highly energy efficient heating and cooling system.
  
  BEFORE THE ADDITION
  Prior to construction, the house featured aluminum siding, an asphalt roof, and a tiny stoop leading to a small patio. To preserve the house's character and match the roof lines of the rest of the house, the addition was given a gambrel roof. Curb appeal improved with an attractive new color scheme done in Benjamin Moore's Louisburg Green, Chestertown Buff, and Cottage Red.
  
  WINDOWS
  Andersen's 400 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung windows help reduce energy bills.
  
  SHUTTERS
  Atlantic Shutters
  
  PEDIMENT
  A pediment enhanced with a decorative louver vent and brackets from Fypon adds interest to the gable.
  
  ROOF
  This slate-look roof from Authentic Roof is made from recycled materials, such as car bumpers.
  
  DECKING
  Trex
  
  SIDING
  CertainTeed fiber cement siding is easy-maintenance and durable.
  
  LANDSCAPING
  Bill Kucas, Garden Makers
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  "Our lives revolve around the kitchen," explains the homeowner. Installing the French doors from Simpson between the kitchen and the den offered the flexibility to use the rooms together or separately. Country Living editor Jennifer Vreeland, who consulted on the interior design, suggested Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue for the den to create a smooth transition into the blue-and-white kitchen.
  Eight-and-a-half-foot-high ceilings -- which were lifted to make room for decorative touches such as the beams and crown moldings -- bestow a light and airy feel. With limited space for upper cabinets, Plain & Fancy Cabinetry's deep, easy-to-access drawers help maximize storage. The charcoal Vermont Soapstone countertop and slate floor from Artistic Tile complement the blue-and-white decor.
  
  APPLIANCES
  KITCHENAID. SINK & FAUCET: ROHL. ISLAND COUNTERTOP: EXPO DESIGN CENTER. PENDANT LIGHTS: CIRCA LIGHTING.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  The homeowners took every opportunity to build in efficient (and attractive) storage options that enhance their home. The addition of ceiling-high shelves with wicker baskets earmarked for mail and bills transforms this small nook into a home office. The family's old dining table and chairs now serve as a desk.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  Deep drawers feature sliding trays to organize cutlery.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  A plate rack keeps a collection of blue transferware within reach.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton

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  This red screen door (saved from the original back door) leads to the pantry.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Room to Grow Renovation

  Keith Scott Morton