Too Much Stuff - Too Little Room?

Spokane homeowners never fail to be impressed by the difference major space changes can make in the quality of a family’s life. You love your home but it isn’t working well for you. You don’t want to leave your neighborhood, your neighbors and your schools, but something really has to be done to refit your house to your lifestyle.

Not to worry. Adding a room, wing or floor to your existing home might be a major
undertaking, but it can also be a fulfilling experience—especially if the remodeling is well designed. Excellent design is critical since the remodeling can either enhance or detract from your existing structure. The one thing you don’t want is an addition that clashes or sticks out like a sore thumb.

Begin by evaluating the style of your home. Is it contemporary, or traditional? Is it a
Victorian bungalow, rambler, split level or colonial? Each home style has specific
architectural lines and details which can be echoed in the design of your addition. Next, think in terms of scale. A common design mistake is a addition that either overshadows the original home, or is much too small and insignificant to add to the overall architectural style. Cut out pictures of homes that you appreciate. This “homework” will help you zero in on your particular tastes.

Take a look at the style of your home. Pay special attention to:
the pitch of the roof;
the style of windows and doors;
the architectural details such as balustrades, shutters, moldings, porches;
the material uses—type of shingles, siding, stone, brick, stucco.

Think about which architectural details you want to repeat in the design of your addition. Repeating design elements is an excellent method of creating additions that look as though  they had always been there. For example, your addition could include a dormer that mirrors another elsewhere on your home. And it should include a complementary window style to that of the original.

The design of the interior offers more flexibility, since it’s not viewed in its entirety, as is the exterior. Even so, you’ll still want to strive for a comfortable transition from existing space to new. The ceiling style and height can make a big difference in the tone of a room. A steep pitched roof on the exterior can make way for a dramatic cathedral ceiling on the interior. This can add drama to a contemporary or traditionally designed space—in a living room, kitchen, bathroom, or family room.
Little is more satisfying than living in a house that’s been beautifully remodeled with a new addition by Norman Construction. If you’ve taken the time to plan carefully and pay attention to the details, you’ll love your new space more with each passing day.

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