Remodeling in Phases: The Beauty of Master Planning
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Meadowlark Design+Build : Nov 26, 2024 1:00:00 PM
We LOVE to talk about our projects, but right now during the pandemic we are looking at most of them from the outside and so our exterior remodels are forefront in our minds. As I mentioned in a previous post, I do a lot of walking on the northwest side of Ann Arbor and I pass many of our projects on a regular basis. I have so many favorites, but one that I passed today reminded me of a great exterior transformation (and the great clients) that we did last year on a manufactured home.
As you can see…it was pretty blah and not very far removed from the standard “double-wide” basic structure. In all fairness to the home…the side facing the street was actually not meant to be the front of the home. Due to a narrow lot, the home had to be turned 90 degrees to fit and thus the street facing side of the home was actually designed to be a side elevation. The garage portion was tacked onto the main home which also did nothing but add to the blah. The "as-designed" front is shown in the photo below. It's certainly less than awe inspiring, but at least it has some decent windows on it.
Originally built in 1997, our clients purchased the home in 2011. As their family grew and the home “aged” – our clients came to Meadowlark with a long list of wants and needs which included:
Update/replace worn and outdated finishes
Modernize and enlarge the kitchen space
Improve comfort and energy-efficiency
Replace rotted windows
Open up main areas for improved flow
Create a more organized and open entryway
Create more functional spaces for family and entertaining
Improve Curb Appeal
Add a 3-season porch
Create a contemporary modern aesthetic both inside and out
Working with our clients – our designers came up with solutions that checked all of the boxes on their list. However, the most striking transformation is that of the exterior. A relatively simple cedar portico structure added to the entrance provides shelter from the weather while also balancing the two major forms of the original manufactured home with the existing front deck. I can say loads more about this exterior remodel, but I will just let the photos say it for me.
The interior renovation and addition are pretty fabulous as well. A size-appropriate addition of 177 FT2 completely transformed the interior of this home. See for yourself by checking out our client story – A Manufactured Makeover.
And just for a teaser…here is a photo of the new 3-season porch…what I wouldn’t give to be drinking a glass of wine there on a warm summer evening!
Thinking about boosting the curb appeal for your home…we’d love to start the conversation.
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