Home Remodeling Tips Redford MI

Perched on a high hill in Greenwich, Conn., this beautiful property finally has a house worthy of its location.The original house was large but lacked presence. Though the architect's first thought at seeing the 1958 house was that it should be torn down, the owner liked the U-shaped floor plan that embraces an entry courtyard, and wanted to upgrade the original French style.

Local Companies

Tutto
248-348-8886
141 N. Center Street
Northville, MI
Detail Interiors
(248) 514-4201
38459 Horton
Farmington Hills, MI
Remixed Rooms
734-502-2752
48221 Central Park Drive
Canton, MI
L.M.S. Interiors
248-635-7504
P.O.Box 284
Keego Harbor, MI
Design By Renata
(248) 275-3790
5507 Patterson Dr
Troy, MI
B J Interiors Inc
(313) 563-6266
Dearborn, MI
Brubaker Designs
(231) 326-5122
11066 S Lacore Rd
Empire, MI
At Home With Nature
(269) 469-9640
15998 Ed Arrow Hwy
Lakeside, MI
Eric Charles Designs
(248) 647-3650
209 N Old Woodward Ave
Birmingham, MI
24th Street Interiors
(616) 392-3701
171 E 24th St
Holland, MI


DEFINING THE FLOW

The interior of the house was completely gutted — including the removal of padded, pleated fabric walls. “The walls looked like a quilt,” VanderHorn says. “Almost every room had [fabric] on the walls and it was on some of the ceilings as well.”

Wright and his team upgraded the home's mechanical and plumbing systems. “And the deterioration of the existing electrical system was worse than we projected, so we ended up redoing all of it,” he says.

No End Date for this image

The renovation included updating the kitchenette and changing room pavilions near the pool with roofs that echo the roof shape of the main house. The structures also have new French doors and transoms. A pergola and a fireplace provide a space for outdoor entertaining.

Photo Credit: Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photographers

His team also discovered mismatched floor structures in some areas of the main house and had to reinforce the exterior walls where they removed ceiling joists. “The additions were poorly done, about 40 years ago. The ceiling heights did not match — there were parts where it went up and they had put soffits over the area to conceal it,” Wright says. “In other areas there was a 2-inch step down for the addition.”

The gutted interior provided a blank slate. VanderHorn's design emphasis was on circulation. “The house had been added to and changed so much, it had no formal circulation left — one room led into another,” he says.

Click here to read full article from Remodeling

Featured Local Company

Tutto

248-348-8886
141 N. Center Street
Northville, MI
www.tuttohome.com

Related Articles
- Home Remodeling Tools Redford MI
The Slimline 3-by-3-inch posts and 2-by-2�-inch rails are as strong as the larger originals, yet the smaller size allows a more refined look. Made of PVC homopolymer compound, the posts and rails are designed to replicate the look of ornamental wrought iron. Check out more tools for home remodeling in your local stores.
- Home Remodeling Tips Redford MI
- Refinancing is the First Step When Remodeling Your Home Redford MI
- Evolution and Revolution of Remodeling Redford MI
- Home Automation Products Redford MI
- Kitchen Remodeling Projects Redford MI
- Successful Remodeling Projects Redford MI
- Bathroom Remodeling Tips Redford MI
- Home Remodeling Products Redford MI
- Culture in Construction Redford MI
Related Articles
- Home Remodeling Tools Redford MI
The Slimline 3-by-3-inch posts and 2-by-2�-inch rails are as strong as the larger originals, yet the smaller size allows a more refined look. Made of PVC homopolymer compound, the posts and rails are designed to replicate the look of ornamental wrought iron. Check out more tools for home remodeling in your local stores.
- Home Remodeling Tips Redford MI
- Refinancing is the First Step When Remodeling Your Home Redford MI
- Evolution and Revolution of Remodeling Redford MI
- Home Automation Products Redford MI
- Kitchen Remodeling Projects Redford MI
- Successful Remodeling Projects Redford MI
- Bathroom Remodeling Tips Redford MI
- Home Remodeling Products Redford MI
- Culture in Construction Redford MI
Related Local Event
Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival - Novi
Dates: 8/1/2009 - 8/3/2009
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Novi, MI
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History