Alameda Waterfront Addition + Remodel

Alameda, CA

Modern Alameda home entry with a blue front door, warm wood siding, a stone accent column, and a covered porch that brings natural light into the remodeled interior.
Covered front entry detail showing the blue front door, wood ceiling, modern exterior lighting, and durable finishes that complement the updated facade.
Bright kitchen view showing a large island, stone countertops, skylight, stainless appliances, and improved circulation created by expanding into the former nook.
Open living and kitchen area with wide plank wood floors, large island seating, custom cabinetry, and a gas fireplace that connects living and dining spaces.
Living room with sliding glass doors opening to the waterfront yard, allowing natural light and views while maintaining an open layout for daily living.
Multipurpose room used as a sitting area and guest space, featuring large windows, light wood floors, and views toward the water and backyard.
Accessible shower with glass enclosure, built in niche, linear drain, and safety grab bars that support aging in place while maintaining a modern design.
Double vanity in the primary bathroom with marble countertop, modern fixtures, soft blue walls, and integrated lighting for a clean and updated look.
Primary bathroom with a curb-less walk-in shower, mosaic tile accent wall, grab bars, and improved accessibility designed for aging in place.

Alameda Waterfront Addition & Remodel

Alameda, CA

  • Year Built: 2018

    This Alameda addition and remodel maximizes light and balances an open layout with privacy, while eliminating dated interior and exterior finishes. The Owners wanted to expand their home and create a more open plan to take advantage of their water views. The remodel includes additions at the water side of the home and entry, and revamp of public and private spaces: Entry, Living and Kitchen areas, Bedrooms and Bathrooms.

    Facade/Entry:

    With a small addition, the new entry has sidelights and a transom window to bring natural light into the home, with modern materials that complement the new interior.

    Living Room/Dining Room:

    The previous spaces were cold, dark and enclosed whereas the Owners wanted warmth and light.

    Adding more windows brings brilliant light into the room and captures beautiful water views.

    By installing custom cabinetry on both sides of a new gas fireplace, the rooms flow together with a new focal point.

    Kitchen:

    The old Kitchen was compact and difficult to maneuver around, and the Owners felt it lacked storage and functionality.

    By annexing the former Nook space we created a more generously sized and workable Kitchen.

    A larger new T-shaped plan with pantry, coffee area and large island makes the most of the space while offering additional work and storage space, plus informal seating.

    Primary Bedroom and Bathroom:

    It was time for the old Bathroom’s vintage pink fixtures and tile to go. With brighter, newer finishes and considerations for the ageing in place, the Bathroom now feels fresh and clean.

    Expanding the previous Bathroom made room for a shower with a curbless entry that facilitates ageing in place, and an elegant linear drain. Other safety improvements include grab bars and a new toilet.

    Second Bedroom/Guest Suite:

    Although the Second Bedroom is not often occupied, the Owners wanted to make the room more comfortable and private for their guests.

    Now, this Bedroom has a small sitting area with room for a TV.

    The Guest Suite also got new fixtures and finishes to modernize the Bathroom, which connects directly to the Bedroom while also serving the living spaces.

    Office/Third Bedroom:

    The third Bedroom became a multipurpose space according to the Owner’s wishes. With new cabinetry and shelving, the room poses as a pristine Office.

    There’s also room for a sofabed, allowing for multiple uses in this room that offers light and water views to the living spaces as well as the adjacent Bedroom.

    Photography by Treve Johnson

  • See how things looked before we started, below.

  • You want to hire this firm for your design/build project.

    Honest, fast, uses high-quality materials, attention to detail, accurate and fair pricing, excellent customer service, and superb sub-contractor relationship management. Levitch exceeds expectations. Choosing the right architect and builder is critical when you are entrusting your home to someone for a major remodel / renovation. Levitch is the right choice and we would select them again for any project.

    We tell everyone how much we love our builder – how many people say that at the end of a construction project? The Levitch team delivered on all of its promises and built us a beautiful home. In fact, during our final inspection to close permits, the Inspector declared the workmanship “the best he had seen in his 20-year career.” Our thanks to Maurice, Susan (architect), Vuk (project manager), and the entire Levitch team.

    L. and C. W. J.

Process

Street facing view of the original Alameda waterfront home showing dated exterior finishes and entry configuration prior to the addition and exterior updates.
Finished open living area with sliding glass doors opening to the waterfront, showcasing improved flow, light, and connection to outdoor spaces.
Framing and formwork for the Alameda addition showing the expanded footprint near the water side of the home prior to pouring the new foundation slab.
Interior framing during the Alameda remodel showing new wall layout, mechanical runs, and structural upgrades before finishes were installed.
Original kitchen showing older appliances, tight work areas, and cluttered counters, highlighting functional challenges addressed in the Alameda renovation.
Existing primary bathroom showing a narrow shower stall with sliding glass door, dated fixtures, limited clearance, and low natural light prior to the Alameda waterfront remodel.
Exterior view of the Alameda waterfront addition under construction with new wall framing and window openings positioned to capture water views.
Completed bedroom with new wide plank flooring and large windows bringing natural light into the remodeled Alameda waterfront home.
Exposed plumbing trenches during the Alameda waterfront remodel showing new drain and vent lines installed as part of the bathroom and kitchen reconfiguration.
New interior wall framing during the Alameda remodel showing updated room layout and electrical rough ins before drywall installation.
Original kitchen and dining connection showing a compact peninsula, low ceiling opening, and visual separation prior to reconfiguration for a more open plan.
Interior view of the addition framing showing vaulted ceiling structure and large window openings designed to maximize daylight and views.
Existing living room with brick fireplace, enclosed layout, heavy furnishings, and limited daylight before the Alameda waterfront addition improved light and flow.
Installation of wide plank wood flooring during the Alameda remodel as part of the transition from construction to finished living spaces.
Existing kitchen upper cabinets with basic white doors, limited storage, and dated lighting before the Alameda remodel expanded and modernized the kitchen.
Original bathroom vanity with pink sink, laminate countertop, basic cabinetry, and outdated finishes that were replaced during the Alameda home renovation.
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