Luray Modern Cottage Addition Before and Afters

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Our clients approached us to find the most efficient way to add space to their modern vacation cottage in Luray. The cottage had two modest bedrooms and one bath, with a kitchen that allowed for one person at a time to prepare food. There was not space for sitting down with a larger group to share a meal together. The building site had challenges with only a small space for expansion. The list of challenges to achieve the goals was long but achievable.

We worked through a few design options to set the priorities vs the budget. The biggest challenge with any renovation project is balancing what has to be done to achieve the goals with what could be done in addition to the goals. Changing out some of the windows and part of the siding allowed for the functional parts of the house to be finished. A phase 2 will upgrade the remaining parts of the modern cottage in the future.

The end results are clear – it is a beautiful and restful destination. The kitchen now feels very large with the vaulted ceiling, has space for gathering, and multiple people can work at the same time. The exposed beams bring the warmth of wood into the space while the white cabinets reflect the light, making it a bright space to be in. The large primary suite added a new luxury bathroom and sitting area. This space connects to a closet and laundry room. The exterior blends into the landscape and the rear deck will be used as an expansion of living space during the warm months.

Planning an addition and renovation has many questions that we have learned to ask to help prioritize the goals. We know how to balance budget, design goals, and functional requirements. This project is a great example of how to amplify a small footprint project to make it beautiful and functional for the life our clients want to live in this place.

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