These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home. Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house. All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth. In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store. The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items. Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry. - The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room. The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen. The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard. Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items. The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub. The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop. The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout. - Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry. The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment. With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom. The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately. A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center. The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete. A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window. A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry. The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch. Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes. A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth. The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway. With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ホール (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いドア、ベージュの床、板張り天井、パネル壁、白い天井) の写真

Front entry to a custom modern farmhouse with LED lighting
ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (淡色無垢フローリング、赤いドア、パネル壁) の写真

The Madrid's mudroom is designed for practicality and style. Light hardwood flooring adds a warm and inviting touch, while white walls create a clean and bright atmosphere. The mudroom features golden hooks, providing a convenient and stylish place to hang coats, bags, and other items. A light hardwood bench offers a comfortable seating area for putting on or taking off shoes. The mudroom is thoughtfully connected to the kitchen, allowing for easy access and seamless transition between the two spaces. With its functional design and attractive finishes, the Madrid's mudroom is a practical and welcoming entry point to the home.

The 8-foot tall front doors are balanced inside a formal foyer, complete with paneled columns and wall details.
シカゴにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いドア、茶色い床、パネル壁) の写真

ミラノにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、パネル壁) の写真

ダラスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いドア、ベージュの床、パネル壁) の写真

シカゴにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、スレートの床、ガラスドア、グレーの床、パネル壁) の写真

グランドラピッズにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、マルチカラーの床、パネル壁) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ホール (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いドア、ベージュの床、板張り天井、パネル壁、白い天井) の写真

Rustic mudroom in an otherwise modern house.
ワシントンD.C.にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、パネル壁) の写真

Mudroom with Lockers / Cubbies
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、木目調のドア、茶色い床、パネル壁) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーのドア、グレーの床、パネル壁) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床、三角天井、パネル壁、白い天井) の写真

ニューヨークにある小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、黒い床、折り上げ天井、パネル壁) の写真

シカゴにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、スレートの床、青いドア、グレーの床、パネル壁) の写真

Boot room of Cotswold country house
グロスタシャーにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (緑の壁、ライムストーンの床、ベージュの床、パネル壁) の写真

This is an example of a grand entry.
ナッシュビルにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、木目調のドア、三角天井、パネル壁) の写真

ニューヨークにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (青い壁、レンガの床、白いドア、黒い床、パネル壁) の写真