HIGHLAND SUNROOM ADDITION
This residential addition and remodel was in response to a need for more light and useable space in an
underutilized, sunny part of the house. The main objectives of this project were to replace the existing,
outdated screened porch and to bring in more natural light. Our client was looking for the warmth of a
cottage and the refinement of a contemporary home; we supplied a blend of the two. A clean,
achromatic pallet opens the space and reflects the natural light from the abundant windows and
skylights. Exposed, heavy-timber trusses draw the eye upward to the handcrafted light fixtures and
create visual rhythm. This rhythm is echoed in the intersecting lines of the bead board ceiling and boxcar
siding walls. Incorporating the once exterior brick walls into the addition brings texture and balance to
the rooms, blending with the neutral tones of the furnishings. In the dining area, a Marvin bi-folding
patio door invites the outdoors in. Here, a stylish built-in wet bar serves as an anchor for both indoor
and outdoor entertaining. Sensitive lighting design allows for mood adaptability with hidden top lights in
the beams, wall washers, discrete sconces and stunning pendant fixtures. The existing kitchen island
cabinetry was modified to accommodate the new cook top and ventilation, while the new pantry
provides additional storage. Finally, being avid sportspeople, the basement portion of the addition was
designed for ventilated sports equipment storage, a lounge area and a golf den. The success of this
project is exhibited in the addition becoming the most used part of the house.