But after searching for new homes and lots, nothing matched the beauty of their wooded property, so they decided to reimagine their existing home. Meetings with the architect, landscape architect, and builder sparked an exciting whole-house renovation focused on creating more beauty, comfort, efficiency, and functionality. 

Design goals included capturing natural light and scenic views, reorienting the front entry, creating a new attached garage, and transforming the old garage into a pool courtyard with a guest casita. The primary suite was reimagined to include a vaulted ceiling, pool views, a spa-like bath, sauna, and larger closet. To meet these goals, the architect introduced a welcoming front porch and a stone-clad addition for a skylit office and cozy den. A strategic excavation under the family room allowed for a new lower-level garage, freeing space above for a light-filled kitchen and walk-out patio. By bringing the land up to the level of the old garage, the architect was able to design a new swimming pool and a comfortable guest casita. A breezeway of sliding glass doors connects the casita to the main house, framing views of the pool and woods beyond.