Ideas Brought to Life

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine or visualize how a room or space will look if it is renovated.  By using 3D computer software and a little imagination we can come up with a "picture" of how things will look when finished.  Having a picture helps everyone to test and "see" how finishes will come together and how a room or space will function.  Changes can be made in the model prior to construction ultimately saving time and cost.

Taming the Clutter & Tying it All Together!

This family with young children uses their main living space for multiple purposes - from kids play zone to TV area to a space for music lessons to a homework area and they love to entertain - whew!!  They were looking for ways to make the space look well designed, incorporate their existing artwork and support multiple functions.

Before Photos

We started by creating an inspiration board with soft calming colors and natural elements:

The family's existing artwork and furniture was then incorporated into a board full of ideas for the family to use when they were ready to choose paint colors, furniture and accessories.

We also developed a new space plan and potential built in system that can help to better organize the space, create a place for the TV and provide lots of storage for homework, toys and music.

No Warts! Floor Plans

The original main level floor plan:

After working together we developed a fully integrated final floor plan with a really great kitchen with high ceilings and clerestory windows!

Section view through house showing cool kitchen design:



No Warts!

This is a model of a charming Cape Cod style house that needed more space for a family that likes to entertain.  The homeowners asked for design ideas to add space that keep and enhance the charm of the house.  The owner said she had seen too many additions that were not integrated into the design of the original house and ended up looking like "warts" growing off of the side of the house! 

The back of the house was the biggest concern. The rear of the property was beautiful and woodsy, but it wasn't designed for  the family to entertain and enjoy the back yard.  The big concrete slab was boring and univiting!  The family wanted an addition that would provide additional family room space but would still look like part of the house.  They also requested suggestions for additions to the master bedroom and updates to the kitchen.

This design model shows additions developed with the home owners, including changes to the roofs to open up the house to the views of the forest and add more light and space to the house.  The new addition helps to create a more private outdoor "room" with the existing concrete slab.

The model was used to explore how exterior building materials can be used to tie the new additions and existing house.