A bow-shaped breakfast bar rises 4 inches above the level of the granite-topped work space that flanks the kitchen’s large stainless steel undermount sink.
Except for the granite-topped breakfast bar, which rises a few inches above the counter, the kitchen is open to the adjacent dining room. The colorful backsplash is glass tile.
Most important, a wing was added to each end of the house. One replaced the old single-car garage with a two-car version, behind which were three storage bays; the other wing contained a new master bedroom, a bathroom, and a private outdoor deck. What had been 1,650 square feet, including the attached garage, was expanded to just over 2,500 square feet. “We wanted the house to be focused on the backyard, where previous owners had installed a pool,” said Mark. “So Darren not only added new pergola, placed behind the garage, defines a gracious entertaining area only a few steps from the kitchen. A 5-foot band of new mahogany decking, built low to the ground, frames the pool.
Despite changes that widened the footprint substantially, Mark and Stuart were relieved that the house maintained its original character yet had a seamless transition to the backyard. The redesign makes the most of available space indoors and out. It has become a sunny, airy house that feels quite spacious, with exterior spaces ideal for seasonal entertaining. “Our house is laid out very comfortably,” said Mark. “Now, when we have guests, our friends can come and go freely without interrupting the cook.”
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