CARNEMARK design + build

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CARNEMARK design + build
16 Reviews

Empty Nest

Home Alone
With their children grown and out of the house, this couple was ready to re-imagine their 1960s ranch-style home in suburban DC as a place to enjoy their golden years. The original layout was choppy, with lots of small rooms and a staircase that monopolized the entry. The clients wanted more open space for entertaining, with a sightline straight to the backyard. Extending the living room and adjacent bedroom over the existing patio helped do just that.
Project Year: 2017
Sliding doors from the living area to the deck make inside-out entertaining a breeze.
Empty Nest
Indoor or outdoor living space for every season.
Empty Nest
Expanding the living room created an outdoor alcove on the ground level. A simple, sculptural ceiling fan and slatted wood screen keeps the space cool and uncluttered.
Empty Nest
Contemporary stainless cable railings keep the natural scenery visible from inside while providing a durable, safe solution for the deck and stairs.
Empty Nest
This deck provides the perfect place for the couple to enjoy a morning coffee or host a backyard barbecue under the property’s natural green canopy.
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
The warm wood staircase strikes a modern, elegant tone, with LED lighting beneath each step for effortless navigation. The stainless steel cable railing lends a strong linear element while mirroring the exterior deck railings for a cohesive look.
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
A partition wall separates the bedrooms from the main living space, with a hallway behind to keep visiting grandchildren nearby but separate. A clever cutout showcases the animated wall art on the television―a digital display created by the couple’s tech-savvy son.
Empty Nest
Each person is different and so are our kitchen designs. This tailored made beauty was created with an open floor plan with plenty of light.
Empty Nest
A pair of ceiling-height horizontal punches mirrors the entry’s geometric custom door, with frosted glass to allow light in but retain privacy. Natural white oak flooring throughout creates a cohesive whole.
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Frosted glass cabinets echo the front door design and keep cherished glassware safe but within reach. Dual cylinder stainless steel hoods whisk away cooking fumes with the touch of a remote control, while the delicate LED fixture provides targeted task lighting.
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
To avoid modifying the entire floor plan, the addition was carefully designed, almost fitting the existing house like a missing puzzle piece. The adjoined exterior creates an interesting architectural detail with large-panel, fiber cement siding that echoes the original siding but with a more...
Empty Nest