Appearing
in the March issue of Southern Living magazine is a project completed
by PSG Construction that also was awarded First Place in Orlando's
1998 Parade of Homes Remodelers® Showcase. In addition, the
home is the residence of PSG Construction Partner Paul Gidus.
One of several PSG projects photographed by Southern Living,
the Beaman Park home is the first of the projects to appear in
the national magazine.
Contrary to the trend of sprawling floor plans popular several
years ago, the home is an example of the phrase "less is
more" and the project was completed at a time when homeowners
began questioning the validity of inhabiting homes that were
unnecessarily oversized. The home addresses a significant group
of consumers who recognize the value of owning a home that may
be smaller in square footage but possesses the craftsmanship
and details typically found in larger, most costly homes.
Prior to renovation, the 1950's ranch had a flat roof and only
1593 square feet of living space. PSG Construction converted
the home into a 2,000 square foot traditional style home with
pitched roof and stucco exterior. The home now includes three
bedrooms, three bathrooms, a family room, mud room with built-in
desk, play room and guest suite. The project was accomplished
without exceeding a determined budget and by utilizing the home's
existing boundaries.
The project also appeared in the August 2001 issue of Better
Homes and Gardens magazine. "This home has attracted a great
deal of interest since the project was completed," said
Paul Gidus, PSG partner and owner of the home. "So many
people own this type of aging, outdated home. They relate to
what's been done with this project and see the potential in their
own home."
Windows spanning a width of nine feet and reaching from floor
to ceiling in the eat-in kitchen provide a view of an adjacent
200-year-old oak tree. Fourteen feet of French doors, sidelights
and bookcases lead into the family room, where the original tongue-in-groove
ceiling was salvaged and worked into the overall character of
the room. Details such as wainscoting, chair rail, oversized
7" crown molding, granite fireplace hearth and hardwood
floors create the home's unique character.
The galley kitchen is equipped with granite and tumbled marble
countertops, ceramic tile flooring and a pair of glass-door display
cabinets. The master bathroom is finished with a marble floor,
countertop and shower. The hall bath also features luxurious
finishes including a marble countertop, elegant arched tub opening,
and upgraded fixtures.
"The project speaks to a large group of homeowners who don't
have a sprawling house and don't want one, either," said
PSG Partner Stephen Gidus "They're happy with the modest
size home they have, but want every bit of the space to be comfortable,
even luxurious. So many people look at this project and say,
'I can do that with my house!'" PSG
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