PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

For this brick bungalow in the Druid Hills area of Atlanta, Red Level Renovations expanded the existing main level with a rear addition for an expanded kitchen and covered screen porch. And a new second level was added to provide the family a new master suite, guest bedroom, bath, laundry and seating area.

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For this brick bungalow in the Druid Hills area of Atlanta, Red Level Renovations expanded the existing main level with a rear addition for an expanded kitchen and covered screen porch. And a new second level was added to provide the family a new master suite, guest bedroom, bath, laundry and seating area.

Entry Stair lands at front door, in the original Living Room. Front bedroom at right is used as an Office, and thus has pocket doors with decorative glass Construction by CG&S Design-Build Photo: Tre Dunham, Fine Focus Photography

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The second-floor hallway was too narrow to incorporate a traditional railing, so a custom stainless steel railing was fabricated to allow enough space and bridge the modern with the traditional style. When the second floor was removed, the newel post was the tallest point of the house, now painted a celebratory red. The children's bath (on the right) was given an old-style sink and ceramic tile to make it feel more traditional. The orange paint is keeping with the citrus colors throughout the home.

This cool project reflected the homeowners’ fun personalities and distinctive sense of style. The remodel added a third bedroom to the second floor while also creating a new primary suite designed for comfort and retreat. To complete the transformation, updated exterior railings added fresh curb appeal and continuity between the inside and outside. The result is a second floor that’s both highly functional for family life and perfectly tailored to the homeowners’ vision.

Rather than a home addition, this customer thought outside the box - a satellite lounge area next to the backyard pool is a great space to hang out and relax after a dip. This Studio Shed is coordinated with the exterior space through color matching and orientation.

Location: Folsom, CA Project Type: The window shutters on the first and second story Dry Rot Damage Repair Project Overview: Moisture damage was discovered at the window shutters on the first and second story. Completely remove and dispose of the existing shutters. Construct new shutters to match the old shutters as close as practical. Install the new shutters in the place of old ones. To finish off, a paint color match was done and the repairs painted. https://www.eliteconstructioncorp.com/projects/folsom-bluestone-ca

The second floor addition provided a master suite and renovated family room
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Photos by Richard Froze
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