This house was a very small mid-century bungalow with previous additions that resulted in a large but chaotic layout. The owners wanted to convert the house to a super-efficient, and charming Craftsman-style, 6 bedroom home for their large family and work at home. We achieved the space needs by moving a few walls for a more efficient, organized layout, setting up spaces for overlapping uses, and making a small upstairs addition. Every bit of square footage was optimized to meet the goals of the project without making the house huge or adding unnecessary cost. Much thought was given to the entry sequence near the front door. A large flow-through mudroom with storage for each family member, and adjacent laundry, make it easy for children to be taught to keep their things organized and to contribute to household chores. A mail station and central home admin area at the mudroom help keep clutter down at other areas and minimize home management tasks. A garage door near the kitchen gives quick access to bulk items. The existing house had too much view to the street from the living room through large corner windows, and too little entry transition, to the extent that the family did not feel comfortable using the living room much without shades drawn. We raised the window sills and brought the new windows in from the corner of the house, allowing plenty of light while protecting privacy and a sense of enclosure in the living room. We enlarged the front porch to create a more graceful transition from the public to private space. We located the front door so that the circulation from entry into the house would allow for furnishing the living room with a sitting circle that is not intruded upon by people walking through the room. Sight lines through the living spaces were an important consideration in the design. The owners wanted discreet spaces for living room, kitchen, dining and family room, but also wanted the living spaces to feel connected and to be able to easily watch their children. Being able to see the children playing in the yard while getting things done inside the house was also important. While largely working with the existing structure, we opened walls and rearranged the use of spaces to make a series of connected living spaces with long views through them. The character of the remodeled house is a contemporary Craftsman with classic materials and cool, consistent colors. A few arches echo through the house to frame spaces and soften the feeling of the rooms. Photography: Kurt Manley https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/bungalow-expansion/

© Ascendant Imaging
Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor mudroom design in Charlotte with pink walls

Mid-sized beach style front yard stone patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Entryway - coastal entryway idea in Portland Maine with a medium wood front door

Kimberley Bryan
Inspiration for a 1960s formal and open concept concrete floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Lissa Gotwals
Country brick floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

Inspiration for a farmhouse black floor entryway remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls and a glass front door

Large Mud Room with lots of storage and hand-washing station!
Inspiration for a large cottage brick floor and red floor entryway remodel in Chicago with white walls and a medium wood front door

Jessica Delaney Photography
Example of a beach style gray floor entryway design in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

Ryan Garvin Photography
Inspiration for a transitional single front door remodel in Orange County with a black front door

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room photo in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

A custom walnut slat wall feature elevates this mudroom wall while providing easily accessible hooks.
Small trendy light wood floor, brown floor and wood wall mudroom photo in Chicago with white walls

Barbara Hilty, APLD
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard concrete patio remodel in Portland

View from the home's entry area to the street.
This is an example of a traditional shade landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

a stylish portico gives this Berwyn, PA home a great new look! Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you n your next project.

Barry Grossman Photography
Trendy foyer photo in Miami with white walls

The mudroom is an addition to the existing house that extends the space at the back door where everyone inevitably comes in. It is open and bright and looks out to the courtyard. Photo: Jane Messinger

Example of a country laundry room design in Other

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom design in Other with white walls