Design Portfolio: “Garage Conversion”
This garage conversion project in the Pacific Northwest involved an interior overhaul of the kitchen and attached garage to increase the home’s overall value and maximize potential profits. The design used affordable off-the-shelf components and sustainable building materials to cut costs and increase energy efficiency. While this is a simple project in scope, with remodels on the rise in the area, its importance to the team is paramount.
Where the Conversion Happened
The attached garage of the single-story 1965 home was fully insulated and raised to accommodate its new room function. Additionally, the home’s chimney was completely removed. The structure’s existing windows were re-caulked to reduce resource consumption and cut the strain on the home’s new central air system. Not only that, a tankless water heater replaced the home’s aging unit.
Elsewhere, the kitchen features modern drum shades, quartz countertops, and dark-wood cabinetry. Stainless steel appliances were added to provide a durable finish suitable for home cooks. Not to be outdone, even the original 1960s hardwood flooring was re-finished to maintain the home’s original charm while bringing it to modern standards.
A full bath and tiled shower with a walk-in closet were added to the new Primary suite, providing a modern touch to the home. Lastly, the interior design brought the mid-century home to contemporary living, providing a modern feel with sustainable building materials.
Client Vision
The client’s vision was well-informed from the very beginning. The owner themselves is a first-time home owner who works in Tech and enjoys hosing game nights with friends and collogues. As a result of their research and in-depth notes, solutions for the Garage Conversion were easy to come by. Therefore, every design decision was based on the end goals of the project: appealing to the aesthetic of the current owner and adding to the resale value of the lot.