The Youngs came to us interested in building a renovation and addition to their house at the shore in Westbrook, Connecticut. Because the two story house is located on a small lot, it was likely that a zoning variance would have been required for any increase of the footprint to the house. After analyzing the program requirements and the existing house, we determined that by reallocating existing space and expanding upward, an addition to the house was not necessary.

One item on the project's original "wish list" was to some day increase the size of the existing Master Bedroom to include a view to Long Island Sound, provide added closet space and an adjoining Master Bathroom. Working within the original project budget, it was possible to raise the existing roof, add a gable and windows to the view. Other changes to the house include: a new Entry, opening the existing enclosed stair to the second floor, a new Kitchen with access to the front yard and water views, relocated Dining Room and Bathroom, new exterior windows and shingles, and improving the appearance of the existing porch. The before photos are at the top. The project was completed in 2003 and constructed by Bransfield Builders of Westbrook, Connecticut.