Garage Primary Suite Dormer Addition
  • Additions, Bedrooms, Remodeling, Second-story

Full House – Hinsdale Primary Suite Addition & Exterior Transformation

With a need for more bedroom space, these wonderful clients came to us looking to build on top of their existing garage in Hinsdale, Illinois. Recognizing the long and boxy nature of the existing home, they engaged LivCo to design and build something special – an addition that felt like it was part of the original home that could provide the roadmap for an entirely new exterior aesthetic.

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Garage Primary Suite Dormer Addition
primary suite addition with dark tray ceilings and four windows
primary suite addition with dark tray ceilings
primary suite addition with dark tray ceilings
primary suite addition with dark tray ceilings and tv wall
built-in makeup desk in large luxury closet
built-in makeup desk in large luxury closet
built-in makeup desk in large luxury closet with washer dryer
built-in makeup desk in large luxury closet
built-in makeup desk in large luxury closet
looking out windows of remodeled kids bedroom
view of two cribs in remodeled bedroom
looking down the hall with a barn door
exterior view of primary suite addition with gray and wood siding
exterior view of primary suite addition with gray and wood siding
exterior view of primary suite addition with gray and wood siding
Looking down the hall to a new primary suite addition

Through numerous design studies, our team discovered the best proportioned design was to make the primary suite addition read as a similar size to the existing cantilevered gable on the opposite side. By creating a post, frame, mass, and window composition we were able to create complementary second floor focal points with gabled roofs and expansive bays of four large windows. The material pallet used varying textures of grey Hardieboard lap siding and horizontal shiplap contrasted by rich and dark wood composite siding.

On the interior, the expansive primary suite features abundant sunlight and views through the front windows, a dramatic tray ceiling, and a massive separate closet space complete with organization, make-up area, laundry, and beverage fridge. On the opposite end the kids’ bedroom now has abundant sunlight through four windows and an updated luxury feel.

Knowing that building up was going to be a significant investment, these clients worked with LivCo to maximize the value of the investment through inspiring interior spaces, maximized functionality, and a completely new and updated exterior aesthetic.

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