The Watchung, New Jersey homeowners were looking to make major changes. Specifically, they wanted changes to their basement, master suite, family room, and the exterior. They hired Design Build Planners to create their home remodeling and home addition plan.

First and foremost, the project called for a detached, front facing garage addition. Another major component was adding extra space to the back of the home in order to create a master suite with a large bathroom, private sleeping area, dressing area, and two walk in closets. In the family room, more space was added; specifically for a built in wall TV, wet bar, and pool table.

Below you can find a complete overview of the design build remodeling scope for a home addition and remodel.

Basement

• Garage addition (detached) facing the street
• Side door as additional exit
• Garage door and opener to match existing as close as possible
• Garage shown on first floor plans
• Remodel family room as drawn
  • Engineered flooring
  • Upgraded trim package with large base, crown, and chair rail moldings
  • Add vertical trim to create shadow boxes
  • Upgrade lighting per plan
  • New stone on fireplace front and new mantle
  • Finish column with stone base and wood top
  • New railing for stairs

Master Suite

• Add space onto the rear of the home to create a master suite with a large bathroom, private sleeping area, dressing area, and two walk in closets (larger than plan 1)
• Trey ceiling in master bedroom with double crown molding
• Engineered flooring throughout suite (except bathroom)
• Lighting per plan
• Build balcony with composite decking and vinyl railing
• Master bath to include
  • Private water closet
  • Double vanity with custom mirror and lighting design
  • Freestanding air tub
  • Large double shower with dual benches
  • Shower includes two rain heads, and handhelds
  • Tile package with 4’ tile in main area, tile to the ceiling in the shower

Family Room

• Add new space to the rear of the family and dining rooms to create a new family room (larger than plan 1)
• Family room includes a built in for the TV wall and a wet bar and space for a 3’6” x 7’ pool table
• 8’ patio door to new deck and stairs to the rear (composite deck and vinyl rail)
• Reconfigure the existing kitchen to move the refrigerator on the same wall as the range
• Ass cabinetry including wet bar design from plan 1 family room
• Open wall from kitchen to the dining room and family room (existing)
• Add structural columns
• Extend existing tile flooring and backsplash—match as close as possible
• New counter top
• Lighting per plan
• New stone on the great room fireplace

Exterior

• New vinyl siding on the rear and sides of home
• Match roofing to existing as close as possible
• New stucco and stone on the front of the home (match great room fireplace)
• New stone on the front of the new garage
• Stucco exposed foundation on the front of the home

The homeowners style preferences were for a timeless look and finishes. They drew their inspiration from remodeling projects featured on Houzz.com. The design options are a result of homeowners online research combined with an in-home consultation with Design Build Planners. There is also a proprietary profile checklist that homeowners fill out that depicts their lifestyle and room usage. After compiling this information, Design Build Planners incorporates their construction knowledge and design creativity for the space with a focus on the budget and overall investment.

Below are a couple of before photos of the existing space. Also below are the final computer designs created by Jason Parsons, a Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler.