Greg Grupenhof

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald

Matching sofas in Performance Fabric accented with lavender and eggplant Ikat pillows emphasize the symmetry of the fireplace and two arched openings to the connected Family Room. Alabaster finish stone-like coffee tables on casters make them easy to move around when entertaining and relate to the outdoors. The taupe animal print rug repeats the tones of the stacked stone fireplace( not shown). A glazed cafe table with upholstered chairs provides the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening nightcap.

Beth Abel

Our team helped a growing family transform their recent house purchase into a home they love. Working with architect Tom Downer of Downer Associates, we opened up a dark Cape filled with small rooms and heavy paneling to create a free-flowing, airy living space. The “new” home features a relocated and updated kitchen, additional baths, a master suite, mudroom and first floor laundry – all within the original footprint. Photo: Mary Prince Photography

Photo Credit: Michael Lee

Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors

One small skylight brightens the sun room on the grayest of days. The radiator is covered with custom wooden grills.

Trevor Tondro

This stunning sunroom features a light and airy breakfast nook with built-in banquette seating against a farmhouse-style industrial table for family seating. It is open to the brand new kitchen remodeled for this client.

James Gallacher - photographer

Multi-purpose sunroom with space to entertain, dine, and house guests

JDBG is wrapping up work on an expansive 2-story sunroom addition that also included modifications to the existing home’s interior and significant exterior improvements as well. The original project brief was to provide a conditioned 4-season sunroom addition where the homeowners could relax and enjoy their wooded views. As we delved deeper into our client’s overall objectives, it became clear that this would be no ordinary sunroom addition. The resulting 16’x25’ sunroom is a showstopper with 10’ high ceilings and wall to wall windows offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. As we recommend with most addition projects, the process started with our Preliminary Design Study to determine project goals, design concepts, project feasibility and associated budget estimates. During this process, our design team worked to ensure that both interior and exterior were fully integrated. We conducted in-depth programming to identify key goals and needs which would inform the design and performed a field survey and zoning analysis to identify any constraints that could impact the plans. The next step was to develop conceptual designs that addressed the program requirements. Using a combination of 3-D massing, interior/exterior renderings, precedent imaging and space planning, the design concept was revised and refined. At the end of the study we had an approved schematic design and comprehensive budget estimates for the 2-story addition and were ready to move into design development, construction documentation, trade coordination, and final pricing. A complex project such as this involves architectural and interior design, structural and civil engineering, landscape design and environmental considerations. Multiple trades and subs are engaged during construction, from HVAC to electrical and plumbing, framers, carpenters and masons, roofers and painters just to name a few. JDBG was there every step of the way to ensure quality construction. Other notable features of the renovation included expanding the home’s existing dining room, incorporating a custom ‘dish room,’ and providing fully conditioned storage and his & her workrooms on the lower level. A new front portico will visually connect the old and new structures and a brand new roof, shutters and paint will further transform the exterior. Thoughtful planning was also given to the landscape, including a back deck, stone patio and walkways, plantings and exterior lighting. Stay tuned for more photos as this sunroom addition nears completion.

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. Summer House Remodel of Screened-in Sun Porch. Wood plank floors, wood panel ceiling, large windows with views, lighting, The architecture of this addition blends seamlessly with the original Mid Century modern look of the home. CB Wilson Interiors Victoria McHugh Photography