Ross Design Inc.

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Ross Design Inc.
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Druid Hills Craftsman Revival

A complete renovation and second story addition to a home in the Druid Hills Historic District of Atlanta. The requirements were that the facade could not change and alterations and additions could not be seen from the street. Site constraints included an existing pool and an extremely steep driveway. In spite of those limitations, we were able to add a second story, open cabana, and a detached garage to the home.
Project Year: 2015
Project Cost: $500,001 - $750,000
Country: United States
Others who worked on this project: RAO Design Studio, Inc.
Front Entry Porch with traditional brick detailing. Gable treatment and window are new.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Front Entry Porch with traditional brick detailing. Gable treatment and window are new.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Garage and Side Entry Porch with traditional brick detailing. James Hardie Artisan siding with a 4" reveal provides a traditional detail.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
New Driveway Entry and Porches screen the private pool area from the Driveway. Upper sleeping porch is off the master bedroom.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
New Porch off pool deck provides a shady space to get out of the sun.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
An existing Fireplace was removed to capture the sunroom into the space. The contemporary furniture and artwork provide a comfortable spot for entertaining.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
The dining room comfortably seats 8. A glimpse of the bar/butler's pantry beyond transitions to the kitchen.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Clean contemporary cabinetry and a clean glass backsplash provide a calm space for preparing meals.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Clean contemporary cabinetry and a stacked glass backsplash provide a calm space for preparing meals. The wood cabinetry keeps the space warm and inviting.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Breakfast area off kitchen sits in the bow window providing a sweeping view of the back yard.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
A custom cast concrete gas fireplace provides a pivot point at the heart of the home connecting the family room, breakfast area and anchoring the stair.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
A custom cast concrete gas fireplace provides a pivot point at the heart of the home connecting the family room, breakfast area and anchoring the stair.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
The skylights provide an unexpected burst of the light into the middle of the home. The iron rail was custom fabricated and opens the stair to the loft above.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
The loft area provides an quiet sitting space off the bedrooms. Light from the skylights and windows provide a sunny spot to get away from it all.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
The Studio Space above the bar is used as a mancave. the pool table occupies center space with a large tv out of view to the left. The bar includes a small, well stocked beer cooler. There is 3/4 bath behind the ultimate tough guy created from small Rubik's cubes.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
The Powder room was tucked under the stair. The granite shelf and backsplash provide a dramatic statement in a tight space!
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
New Rear Facade engages the pool and creates an intimate setting for entertaining. The bow window at the breakfast room and the Juliette Balcony in the master bedroom bring the outdoors in.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Backyard showing relationship of garage to the house. The open porch screens the driveway from the pool area. Terraces and stairs gently lead to the studio above the garage.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
New Rear Facade engages the pool and creates an intimate setting for entertaining. The bow window at the breakfast room and the Juliette Balcony in the master bedroom bring the outdoors in.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Backyard showing relationship of garage to the house. The open porch screens the driveway from the pool area. Terraces and stairs gently lead to the studio above the garage.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Backyard showing entry to studio space above the garage. The open porch provides a place to sit outside and observe the yard from a different angle.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Before
Before Front entry Porch.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Before
Before Driveway side. Shingles and gable windows out of place for the house.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Before
Before rear elevation. The pool, the patio furniture, and a couple of pots remained. Poorly installed shingles and poorly draining pool deck created some structural issues.
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival
Before
Before Kitchen
Druid Hills Craftsman Revival