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Home renovations are not for everyone. I personally, love hunting down tile, selecting vanity pulls, and deciding between brushed nickel and oiled rubbed bronze faucet finishes. This would be some people’s nightmare. I am also ok with having my life temporarily disrupted for over a month when having a bathroom gutted. Are you?

Think about this when searching for a home. You might be better off buying a home that is newer or that has already had updates made to it. You will pay more, but that might be the right choice for you.

We bought a 1960’s split level in a great Raleigh location that we’re slowing bringing up to date. This means we live with rooms that are a bit of a time warp for years at a time. If you are up for buying a home needing updates, do you have the money to renovate all at…

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Architecture, Cape, Construction, Fairfield, Real estate, Renovation, Residential

Adam Klyver Architect

Existing Conditions

This Cape style home located in Fairfield Connecticut was built in the late 1900’s. The 975 sf first floor consists of a dining room, Living room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Hall bath. The 417 sf second floor consists of two bedrooms and a hall bath.

Scope of Work

The renovation and additions will expand the home by 545 sf.

The first floor will be reconfigured to provide a Family room with fireplace, Dining room, Office, Mudroom Powder room, Kitchen and covered porch with fireplace.

The second floor will have three bedrooms with three full baths and a laundry room.