For this project, the client’s growing family needed more space without losing the character and comfort of their existing home. They envisioned a modern extension that blended seamlessly with the original structure while delivering open, functional living areas suited for daily life.
Our team took on the challenge of designing and building a full home addition, managing everything from initial planning approvals to final finishes. The goal was to increase usable space while ensuring structural safety, energy efficiency, and visual harmony with the home’s existing architecture.
The Challenge: More Room Without Compromise
The client required a larger family area, a new master suite, and improved flow throughout the home. Budget and time efficiency were important, but so was maintaining curb appeal. The challenge was not just to add square footage, but to design it in a way that felt integrated, not “tacked on.”
We approached the project with careful coordination—balancing engineering requirements with aesthetic details. This meant working closely with structural teams, suppliers, and the client to ensure that every element met both functional and design goals.
Results Revealed: A Unified Living Space
The extension added over 800 square feet of usable space, including a spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a new primary suite, and improved storage solutions. The open-plan layout now creates an inviting flow between kitchen, dining, and living spaces—perfect for both daily family life and entertaining.
Energy-efficient materials and smart insulation ensured that the addition not only looks great but also performs well in terms of sustainability and long-term cost savings. What was once a cramped home is now a spacious, future-ready environment designed around the client’s evolving needs.
Initial Concepts: Balancing Vision and Practicality
Early design sketches explored both bold modern contrasts and subtle, seamless integration. Ultimately, the client favored a design that echoed the original style while introducing modern finishes for a refreshed look. Throughout the process, our project management team coordinated schedules, budgets, and subcontractors to keep everything moving smoothly.
"Partnering with Optivest Build was the best decision we made for our home. The team managed every detail with precision and kept us informed at every stage. The finished extension feels natural, functional, and beautifully crafted—we finally have the space we always needed."
Blending Function with Style
The absence of excessive styling is noticeable. Plants are minimal, bookshelves are not overfilled with relaxing room decor. In addition, the present decorative objects are kept geometric and low-gloss. The room isn’t trying to suggest a lifestyle; it’s built to support it. What the designer achieved here is a quiet, functioning system disguised as a bedroom. And that’s what makes it work. Throughout the process, Sharné provided alternate directions and ideas for the client to consider. One proposal leaned more tonal. Another brought in different light fixtures and a stronger contrast. These variations refined the client’s sense of what a relaxing bedroom design meant to them personally as much as stylistically. Ultimately, the chosen scheme found its strength in grounded accents— oversized artwork, sculptural side tables, and a mix of tactile finishes that feel both current and low-pressure.
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