AWARD:

•  ​Winner of 2012 Remodeling Excellence Award for “Major Remodel Excellence, $300k-$400k" given by King County Master Builders Association.

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PROBLEMS:

• After living here for 30 years, my Client wanted to change and update the feel of the house.

• Front entry accessed by steep brick stairway was inhospitable; front door was rarely used.

• Plumbing, electrical, heating, and insulation were outdated and inadequate.

• Lower floor felt remote and dark; was rarely used.

• Connection to front garden desired.

• Kitchen and main floor bathroom were uninspired.

• Storage was fragmented and inadequate.

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SOLUTIONS:

• Exterior brick stairway removed, replaced with glassed-in corner, opening up a great view and letting daylight penetrate deep into both levels of house.

• Front door relocated to ground level and landscaping modified to create a welcoming entry.

• Interior stairs relocated from back entry hall to front entry space, relieving a bottleneck there.

• Interior finishes and fixtures improved and made consistent.

• This project achieves a BuiltGreen 4-Star rating with insulation, energy-efficient windows, and air sealing.

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