Making a great home better through modern design..

Overview

2 story home Built in 1985 2734 sq ft 4 BR/2.5 BA (3 BR downstairs, MBR upstairs)
Living space is upstairs due to elevation of road
.45 acre lot

Goals

Tie upcoming maintenance items to a modern home remodel Phased approach - maintenance elements and design elements No square footage change

Maintenance elements

Flooring (upstairs and downstairs) Windows Roof Insulation/siding

Design elements

Entrance from front door unobstructed view to back of house windows (into greenbelt) Two living areas other than kitchen upstairs (currently one living room and dining room) Dining room not required - could combine everyday table with formal table Coffee/bar station (have currently, but relocate?) More windows along back wall

Potential

Upstairs guest bathroom move Master bedroom door move New stairs/stair railing Open up (remove) wall between current TV area and kitchen? Open up (remove) wall by the current bar area?

Dream

3 car garage
Deck (larger + stairs to ground floor)
New front entranceway - incorporate sitting area in rock wall + mini garden