When the owners of this Windemere
home relocated to Central Florida from Atlanta, they retained
the architect who had worked on their Georgia home to draw up
plans for renovating their new Florida home.
The
couple was pleased with the potential of the home and its desirable
location just across from Lake Butler. Yet their vision reached
beyond the present state of the house. Discontent with the home's
uninspiring architectural style and mediocre living areas, the
couple sought out PSG Construction to team up with their Atlanta
architect and help increase the livability and character of their
new home.
PSG
Construction was enthusiastic about working with the couple's
architect. Paul and Stephen found that the house possessed characteristics
typical of many homes built in the 80's-boxy, closed-in and unimpressive.
In particular, the home had a dated elevation, choppy entrance
and staircase, and cavernous family room that was awkwardly dwarfed
by a single sliding glass door. Paul and Stephen knew that simple
but effective modifications could turn the home from weary to
wow. And they had a few of their own ideas on how to compliment
the architect's plans. Now the fifteen-year-old home is something
the couple is eager to show off to new found friends.
Remodeling
work started by enhancing the front elevation with a column entrance
and arched glass door system, new windows and roof, and tiled
portico. The modifications created a more inviting and refreshing
elevation. Beyond the front door, guests are immediately enveloped
in the spaciousness created by the renovation. Contributing to
the overall effect is the widened entry, rebuilt double staircase,
and expansive window and sliding glass door design in the family
room. These components blend harmoniously for an exciting first
impression. Details of the renovation begin with a single expanse
of oak flooring in the entry and living room. Matching oak treads
on the rebuilt double staircase were finished with oak handrails
and iron balusters and posts. PSG Construction is particularly
pleased with the staircase design their master craftsmen hand-engineered.
This was a refreshing replacement to thehome's original and rather
common arrangement.
One
of the most striking details is the half-round configuration
of Palladian-style windows extending above the sliding French
doors in the family room. These successfully and architecturally
enhance the soaring cathedral ceiling while extending the view
onto the pool and patio area located beyond the family room.
Visible from the foyer, guests are drawn into the open, airy
and welcoming home.
Adjacent
to the family room, the kitchen affords a dramatic view of the
unique staircases. The kitchen received its own renovation without
changing the configuration of the cabinetry. Existing doors and
drawer fronts were removed and replaced with new doors and drawer
fronts. Cabinets were re-laminated. Tile was laid on the island
work surface, and Corian® countertops replaced the remaining
countertops. New appliances were also installed. The tile floor
in the family room extends into the kitchen to accentuate the
feeling of spaciousness. An inlay of tumbled marble on the tile
floor surrounds the island for unexpected interest. Multiple
recessed can fixtures bring adequate lighting to the kitchen,
while twin fixtures provide task lighting over the island work
area.
From
the kitchen, three steps lead into the dining room, which also
received renovation attention. The stair treads on the steps
and the dining floor were replaced with oak flooring that matches
the oak floor in the living room and entrance. A new chandelier
and broad transom window naturally lightens the room and offers
a pleasing view.
PSG
Construction successfully carried out the architect's vision
and enhanced the original plans with unique details such as the
iron and oak staircase. The renovation helped the transplanted
Atlanta couple feel at home in their new surroundings and take
full advantage of Florida's relaxed lifestyle. The once boxy,
uninteresting home has been given a new lease in providing livability
and sophisticated details to enrich the way the owners spend
private time and entertain. PSG
