Contemporary Design

Eichler homes are a dime a dozen in this area, so it isn't surprising when the job we are working on ends up being one. What isn't as common is when a client wants a contemporary/modern remodel design. That is exactly what this family wants, and that is exactly what we're giving them.

It's not usually a mystery why someone would want to remodel their Eichler, but this family has at least 2 really good reasons! They just welcomed twins! So, they were looking for more room to expand.

So what are some of their "must haves"?

They want separate bedrooms for their 3 kids.

Generous storage.

An office near their bedroom. As with most designers, it isn't uncommon to work late into the night and having the bedroom nearby is a plus.

A place for a guest to stay. "...not necessarily a guest room, but a place for them to have a little privacy."

Open space. They love high ceilings and a kitchen that opens up into the living room area.

Contemporary design.

There are a few challenges. The first being that there is only so much square footage allowed to expand on their lot. With any good design, it is important to optimize every space so none is wasted. You can never have too much room, it seems.

Then, there is the big one: getting the design passed through the City. Some neighborhoods have restrictions on the type of architecture allowed. Something as contemporary as the design we are proposing needs to go through a review with the city to see if it is acceptable or not. If we did not meet certain architectual guidelines, the design will never happen.

Here are our preliminary sketches of what this home looks like now, and our proposed design.