Renovating a Childhood Home to make it your own.
It’s been said that “you can’t go home again”, but depending on your definition of “home”, that’s exactly what our client was able to do in this very special total home renovation in Greater Saratoga, NY.
This renovation transformed a cherished childhood home into a modern, open, and welcoming space tailored for today’s family living. We expanded the front porch out, absorbing the existing one to become part of the family room.
By opening the vaulted ceiling and removing the wall between the former kitchen and family room, the space now feels significantly larger, brighter, and more open. We moved what was the main staircase to the basement, in order to better maximize the interior space. We were able to utilize a secondary basement staircase from the front entry and guest room to maintain functional access to the newly remodeled basement.
This project essentially touched every corner of the existing house, so we worked very closely alongside the architects to ensure there would be no structural issues when removing walls or opening ceilings.
The overall transformation to take the home from our client’s parents’ aesthetic to her own is truly amazing. We created faux box beams at the living room ceiling, which are a cost effective way to create the look of a structural solid beam. We also were able to integrate her functional and spatial goals for each area within a relatively small footprint, while ensuring that this would be a home she could enjoy safely for the rest of her life. The bathrooms, kitchen and living areas were all designed with aging in mind.
Whole Home Renovation
The result?
This whole-home renovation in the Greater Saratoga, NY revitalized a beloved childhood home with a more open layout, improved natural light, and modern finishes. Strategic design and expert construction created better flow between living spaces while preserving the charm and character of the original home.
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