Two Farmhouse Additions
In my home, our additions have changed how we live. From the addition of a porch that changed our daily use of our home in warm weather to an extra bedroom and primary bathroom that we use every day, our home life was improved. Not every renovation/addition project has a great existing building from which to draw inspiration. Often, the portion that is added becomes the stronger design element and, therefore, influences the rest of the existing home. I don’t know if that is the tail wagging the dog, but sometimes, perhaps the tail should do the wagging, at least in home design.
About half of the work in our office is new construction, and half is renovations and additions. When designing a home from scratch, some of the most important elements to study (besides the client’s wishes) are views, site features, sun and wind direction, and the approach to the site. The most important single element in an addition/renovation is the existing building. In the end, it is about adding to the beauty and livability of a home.
Family Room
Guest Bedroom
Antique Home Addition
Bedroom Addition
Breakfast Room Addition
Stone Addition
Family Entertainment Room
Family Entertainment Room
Old Home Addition With Modern Twist
Modern Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Views
Major Addition
Primary Bedroom
Family Room
Dining Room
Porch
Bedroom Suite Addition
Bedroom Suite Addition
Bedroom Suite Addition
Living Room Addition
Living Room Addition
Entertainment Wing
Entertainment Wing
Sun Room
Sun Room
Sun Room
Kitchen and Porch Addition
Kitchen
Porch
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Mudroom and Porch Addition
Mudroom Addition Photos by Rob Karosis Curated Brochure by Crisp Architects: Portfolio
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