Sunroom and kitchen renovation into a craftsman masterpiece

The existing Sun Porch and wrap-around deck spanned across the driveway, tottering on three posts and a beam. In the transformation from Sun Porch to Sunroom, a window bay was added in the front, replacing the narrow deck area. The support beam was relocated and strengthened by the addition of two sheer wall panels below. Sunlight pours into the bay windows and the new sliding glass door that accesses the remaining deck.

Exterior of Sunroom. Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography.

Dark paneling and old sliding glass doors were removed, and the bay window with broad casement windows were added to fill the space with sunshine. The walls,ceiling and floor were insulated with spray foam insulation, which makes the Sunroom a cozy space even in the winter. Warm colors and light painted trim brighten the room.

Sunroom. Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography.

At the new stairway and alcove between the Sunroom and the Kitchen, we mixed stained trim with painted trim, to make a transition from the stained cabinetry of the Kitchen to the painted walls and trim of the Sunroom.

View from Sunroom toward Kitchen. Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography.

We opened the Kitchen up to the Sunroom beyond, allowing a connection between the cook and the family. We re-located, re-purposed and added cabinetry to transform the KItchen while keeping its craftsman character.

Kitchen. Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography.

This corner of the Kitchen was formerly the doorway to the Back Hall and Sunroom. The wine rack in the upper cabinet was made from the old microwave cabinet.

Wine bar. Photo by Maggie Cole Architectural Photography.

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Sunroom and Kitchen Renovation

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