Sometimes the best home remodeling projects aren’t about changing the way a home looks. Often, they’re about changing the way a family lives in it.
That was the goal behind this particular family room addition. The homeowners wanted more than additional square footage. They wanted a peaceful space where everyone could gather, relax, enjoy the view, and spend time. But not at the expense of their home's character.
We heard them. And if we do say so ourselves, we met and surpassed that goal. The result is a bright, inviting room that feels as though it has always been there. In our estimation, that is exactly what a home addition should be.
Creating a Comfortable Place to Gather
One of the most important features of this family room addition is the warmth it exudes.
We made a point of preserving the original fireplace, which now serves as a beautiful feature wall between the original living space and the new addition. Two glass doors flank the fireplace, allowing the homeowners to close off the new family room when they want a quieter, more private retreat.
Inside the new custom home addition, a new gas fireplace creates another natural focal point and adds warmth and coziness during the colder months. Together, the original brick and new fireplace help bridge the home's past and present.
Natural Light Becomes Part of the Design
Windows fill the new family room with natural light and give the homeowners an unencumbered view of their picturesque property. This lets the wildlife, changing seasons, and beautiful sunsets beyond the walls become part of the room itself. And the abundance of windows also helps the addition feel open and airy while maintaining the comfortable atmosphere the family was seeking.
Vaulted ceilings add to that sense of space, with natural beadboard and an exposed beam bringing warmth and architectural interest while still complementing the original home's style.
Extending the Living Space Outdoors
This project didn't stop at the walls of the new family room.
We added a deck just outside the addition, giving the homeowners even more room to spread out, entertain, or simply enjoy being outdoors. It creates an easy transition from indoor gathering space to outdoor living, making the addition useful year-round.
A Custom Home Addition Built Around the Family
Every choice in this project—from the glass doors and fireplaces to the windows, vaulted ceiling, and outdoor deck—served one central purpose: creating a place where this family could spend more time together.
In the end, that's what a successful family room addition should accomplish. It isn't simply another room attached to a house. It's additional living space designed around the people who will actually use it.
Whether a homeowner needs a larger gathering space, a quiet retreat, or room for a growing or changing family, a thoughtfully planned custom home addition can make an existing home work better without sacrificing the character that made the homeowners love it in the first place.
One reason homeowners in the St. Louis area seek us out is that our home additions never feel like an afterthought.
Are you thinking about a family room addition?
Kirkwood Home & Landscape designs and builds additions for homeowners in Kirkwood, Ladue, and throughout the St. Louis area, with careful attention to both the family's needs and the existing home's architecture.
Contact us today and let’s talk about your vision for your home!
