Entry Before and After

We have worked on many projects in our old home.  They have included a new kitchen, mudroom, kid’s bedroom, master bath addition, and a new porch to name a few.  Every one of them has improved our old home and made it a better place to live.  I am occasionally asked by our clients if the addition or renovation we are asked to design will pay for itself when the house is sold.  I never can answer that question since I can’t know what the price of real estate will be when they sell their house.  What I can say is that I have lived in my old home for over 20 years and have enjoyed the additions we have made every day.  If I am lucky, I will live here another 20 years, and all of our renovations will have paid off big time.

Bedroom-Porch Addition (My Old House)

I am often asked by realtors I know to give their customers advice regarding the potential of an old home, (as-well-as newer homes), and I always see possibilities.   It is understandable that a home buyer whose interests don’t typically include home renovation would need some inspiration.  To be honest, many times I am shocked at the before and after improvements that happen when we take on a project.  I can’t tell from my first visit to a home where the transformations will lead.  What I can say from experience is that the final product will surprise us all.

Kitchen, Family Room, Master Suite Addition

Sunroom Addition

New Porch Addition

Old Home Renovation Including Glassed-in Porch and Dormers

Kitchen Renovation

Dining Room Addition

Kitchen Renovation

Photos by Rob Karosis  Curated Brochure by Crisp Architects: Portfolio

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