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How do we add a second story addition to a classic single story Califo

12 years ago
Hoping to add a small addition to on a second story on our small single story home. It's a small house on a small lot so we want to keep it looking right for the lot. Any ideas?
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi, I think you will find inspiration if you do a detailed Houzz photo search. I am not able to give color or specific design opinions without seeing the space.
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