Additions and Renovations

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This quaint home required space for a growing family. As a result Defrell added a garage, breeze way, bedroom and porch.

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The owner of this lake house wished for an enclosed walkway from the house to an existing detached garage. A three-season room was added between the house and garage, with a deck on the lake side. The roof of the house was also extended over a new patio to enhance the front entrance and add a little extra curb appeal.

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An addition off the back of this house created some much needed space. A mud-room was added between the garage and house, the kitchen was renovated and enlarged, and the dining area was moved into the new addition along with a large living area.

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Over the years, this house had been added to on several different occasions. A new roof line, shingles, siding, and deck pulled everything back together, and also eliminated the maintenance of a flat roof.

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Sunroom and Deck

Whether relaxing in the warm glow of the wood stove or lounging on the wrap around deck, this addition says "home"

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Not so Extreme Makeovers

Sometimes a small improvement or update can revitalize an existing home...and its owners.

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Second Story Additions

The owners wanted to add a story to gain office space as well as take advantage of Lake Michigan views. The challenge was to keep the existing house dry while completing the renovations as the owners were living there while construction progressed. Mission accomplished!

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The owners of this home were cramped for storage space and garage parking. Owner also longed for a workshop, and a private master suite. The existing home is located on a valuable piece of property with very limiting boundaries that would not allow for expansion of the footprint of the existing home. A plan was proposed to provide all of the above with a 24 x 32 foot garage on the main level, and a 20 x 38 foot garage and work area below, a master suite on the second level and a much needed entry and utility room on the main level.

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This home had an exceptional view of a lake. The challenge was to add living space without sacrificing the view. Defrell met the challenge with a 1088 square foot second floor edition facing the lake.

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Bathrooms

If you can imagine! It may be the start of great ideas like this remodel project that made two small bedrooms into a master bath suite and included a walk-in shower, his and hers lavatories, a large whirlpool tub and a walk-in closet with iron board. The shower was contstructed of glass block and ceramic tile and designed to eliminate a hinged door.

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This bathroom was built for wheelchair accessibility per ADA guidelines. Features include a lower counter that is open underneath for ease of access with a wheelchair, and a shower with a minimal threshold.

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Kitchens

This kitchen was remodeled per ADA guidelines for wheelchair accessibility. Features include a lower counter height as well as a sink base that is set back to allow room at the sink for a wheelchair.

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This new kitchen features dimmable LED can lights, LED under cabinet lighting, a solid quartz countertop, and a built in wine rack and breakfast nook. Lots of cabinet space for storage and counter space for cooking. The parquet wood floor flows from the living area through the kitchen.

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More Kitchens

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