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The run of stairs from deck to the yard seemed like a journey more than a connection.
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The porch felt confining and didn’t flow well to the outside—even though it was outside.
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The deck wasn’t large enough for a grill and guests. One of them had to go.
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The deck railings and porch’s low walls obstructed the view to the yard, yet neither feature obstructed the neighbors’ view of the owners on their porch.
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The sight of a big old grill cover from the kitchen island (often Robyn’s office space when she works from home) was neither attractive nor inspiring.
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Porch season was too short; screens make its use highly dependent upon the weather.
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The whole of these problems certainly imposed on the fun and convenience of spending time outdoors, as well as entertaining friends and family. And this was going to call for a combination of landscaping and carpentry work.
Undeterred, this homeowner sought the counsel of Mom’s Design Build and worked with Senior Designer, Becca Bastyr (who happens to be a math whiz as well as an award-winning designer). She knew there had to be an alternate plan—a creative solution that respected even the toughest of restrictions, yet provided a happy ending to the dream. Ms. Bastyr dug into the specifics of Edina’s stringent codes, measured twice and designed once. Problems solved! Check out the fabulous, functional outcome!
THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS
AN ULTIMATE TRANSITION FROM SHELTER TO NATURE
NONSTOP FLIGHT FROM PORCH TO DECK
MAXED OUT NUMBERS THAT STAY WITHIN LIMITS
RAMPED UP PRIVACY, COMFORT AND STYLE
To sum up, it was a combination of clever design, innovative materials and products and a smart designer’s sharp pencil, that led these happy homeowners to say that they never could have imagined how much better their outdoor living environments would become. In total, this remodeled space exceeds the sum of its very cool parts. It’s a dream home come true! Click below to schedule an appointment with our award-winning designer and read more about this space in Edina Magazine!