Laurelwood Remodel

Under Construction

Modern house with a gray roof, mixed materials on the exterior walls, and a landscaped front yard with paving stones, plants, and a covered porch area.

The Laurelwood house remodel was a full interior and exterior project with the main goal of providing a streamlined and intentional use of space. The original house layout was confusing with sporadic storage spaces that felt like an afterthought. The original kitchen was closed off from the other rooms and the client wanted to expand the space, connecting it with the dining area for hosting larger gatherings. The existing flat living room ceiling was demolished and new structure added for a vaulted ceiling with the help of a new wood truss. Skylights were added over the dining table to add more indirect natural light to the room. 

While the bones of this existing house were solid, the layout was a bit maze-like with a long dark hallway with lots of closets and doors. We’ve never seen so many closets throughout a house like this. We love storage space, but in this case it was too much. One of the project goals was to provide consolidated storage.

Floor plan of a house showing garage, family room, bathroom, bedrooms, laundry, hallway, kitchen, dining, living room, foyer, utility room, fireplace, and covered patio
Floor plan of a house showing various rooms such as garage, family room, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, hallway, kitchen, dining area, living room, foyer, utility room, pantry, covered patio, media room, and fireplace.
Living room with large windows, hardwood floor, gray sofas, fireplace, and modern decor.
Living room with large windows, unfinished fireplace, wooden glulam beam, and construction materials on the floor.
Architectural sketch of a living room with vaulted ceiling, skylight, concrete finish fireplace, black doors and windows, wood floor, and built-in concrete bench with dark cabinet storage, featuring color swatches for dark steel, coastal grey, and oak natural/white finishes.

Primary bath preliminary sketch and rendering.

Living room before (top left) and during construction (bottom left) shows the vaulting of the new space. Preliminary sketch below.

Architectural marker sketch of a modern bathroom design showing a bathtub, double vanity with sinks, large windows, wooden wall panels, and labeled finishes and fixtures.

Preliminary kitchen sketch and rendering.

Preliminary entry screen and rendering.

Kitchen interior design sketch with labeled features including pendant and linear lighting, halo lighting, under counter lighting, continuous counter, hidden pulls, waterfall counter, and dark wood, concrete, and oak finishes
Design sketch of a modern outdoor patio with wooden fencing, concrete flooring, and rooftop lighting. Includes a glass door and labeled features such as gravel fill and wood floor transition.

The new house layout has a larger gathering room with a flush interior exterior floor tile that will feel seamless when the sliding patio doors are open. The original hallway has been reduced giving back valuable space to other amenities. A primary bedroom with a luxurious soaking tub has been added to the layout with a spacious closet.

Modern bathroom with dual sinks, oval mirrors, a bathtub, and a horizontal window, featuring neutral and wood accents.
Modern kitchen with black and wood cabinetry, gray countertops, and a wooden floor, with a view of the outdoor patio through an open doorway.
Interior view of a modern open-concept living space with a dining area and kitchen, featuring large windows and sliding glass doors that open to outdoor areas, with wood and tile flooring.
Modern indoor-outdoor dining area with wooden ceiling, skylight, and tiled floor, leading to a green hedge outdoors.
Modern living room with wooden floors and ceiling, large open sliding glass door leading to patio, and skylights in the ceiling.
Modern interior living and dining area with large windows, minimalist furniture, and wood accents.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, dual sinks with black fixtures, large oval mirrors, a horizontal window, and wood-paneled ceiling.
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Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with large windows and wooden accents.