HEALTHY HOMEWORKS REMODEL - Gaylord Addition

Awarded Best Green Remodel by Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence

Mission

To create a healthy, harmonious and loving home for our family, our friends and our neighbors while minimizing the environmental impact on our planet.

Objectives

The homeowners needed to nearly double the square footage of their home to accommodate the needs of their growing family. They loved their 1912 Bungalow home in Denver’s Historic Washington Park neighborhood and decided to add on rather than move.

Classic Homeworks designed the addition to fit both the family’s needs and character of neighborhood, all while preserving their beloved xeriscaped yard, garden, and deck.
The homeowner’s wanted their new addition to encourage family togetherness. To achieve this, all of the bedrooms were designed and built on the same floor. A semi-private Family room on the main floor allows the family to view and listen to entertainment together. New glass pocket doors connecting the Living room to the Family room provide occasional privacy and also help the parents monitor TV viewing habits while cooking dinner or reading in the next room. Additionally, the size of the home office/den was increased to accommodate two computer stations, a necessity for today’s modern families.

The homeowner’s love for entertaining family and friends meant that the home needed to flex to meet the needs of small or large groups. Now, the Living & Family room flow easily into the kitchen and out onto the side deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard and patio. For overnight guests, a private guest suite in the basement provides extra comfort and privacy.

Additionally, the homeowner’s sense of environmental responsibility led them to design and build the addition using as many environmentally friendly materials and techniques as was affordable and available. Through smart design and quality craftsmanship, the homeowner’s enjoy a home nearly double the size of their original with utility costs only 30% higher.

Results

The new addition blends effortlessly with the original bungalow through matching architectural details such as bead board sheathing and stucco board and batten finish with detail to match the original trim. The outcome is a visually appealing structure that meets the needs of the homeowners for years to come, echoes the historic residential architecture, and minimizes the environmental impact on our planet.

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