Colorful 2nd Story Addition + Remodel

Albany, CA

Open kitchen and dining area featuring warm wood cabinetry, green tile backsplash, hardwood floors, and a modern stair connection introduced in the major remodel.
Kitchen pantry revealed with open door, displaying organized storage within custom cabinetry that maximizes function while maintaining a clean modern kitchen design.
Kitchen view showing custom wood cabinetry, integrated pantry storage behind a flush door, and green tile backsplash designed for efficiency and visual continuity.
Custom stair railing with wood handrail and steel cable infill, highlighting craftsmanship and providing a modern connection between levels of the remodeled home.
Staircase view showing wood treads and cable railing leading to the second floor, with a bathroom visible beyond as part of the expanded floor plan.
Upper landing with custom stair railing, wood treads, and cable guard, illuminated by two skylights and clerestory windows that bring natural light into the second-story addition.
Primary bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, custom wood window trim, and views to the surrounding landscape, created as part of the second-story addition.
Second-story bedroom with soft green walls, large corner windows, and natural light, creating a calm and comfortable living space, added as part of the home expansion.
Bathtub and shower alcove finished with turquoise tile walls, patterned accent niches, and modern fixtures that reflect the colorful character of the remodel.
Bathroom vanity with bold blue cabinetry, white quartz countertop, and dual mirrors, reflecting the colorful design approach used throughout this second-story addition and remodel.
Exterior view of the completed second story addition with updated siding, modern detailing, and a new entry sequence that integrates the expansion with the original home.

Colorful 2nd Story Addition + Remodel

Albany, CA

  • Year Built: 2023

    Bold colors enliven a remodeled Kitchen and Bathroom and two new Bedrooms at an upper story addition at this family home.

    • Check out the Kitchen backsplash and more functional layout of the Kitchen within its old footprint. There’s even a Pantry between the fridge and the new stairs.

    • The mid-level Bathroom at this split level home features paint and tile colors that brighten up early mornings.

    • Windows and skylights at the stair and two new Bedrooms let in light and views.

  • Ideas, Reliability and Attention to Detail.

    We wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did on our design/build remodel. We’ve been back in the house for nearly a year, and I don’t think a day has passed when we don’t point out something you created that makes us so much happier in our airy, beautiful new home.

    We’re grateful for your clever and appealing architectural ideas, gorgeous execution of them… and awesome team. We’re especially grateful for the efficiency, reliability and impeccable attention to detail with which you carried out the project.

    RL + DL

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