Ragland Residence

The owner’s family grew from the two of them to five within a few short years. They were at a crossroads: either move a considerable distance or do an extensive remodel to stay in the neighborhood they love. They choose to remodel. At first, they wanted an addition. However, after studying the house, all that was needed was to reconfigure the existing spaces. Thereby saving money on an addition.

The first floor is an open floor plan with the stairs in the center of the house. The stairs have open treads with windows at the landings allowing light to filter into the middle of the home. The open layout provides a visual relation to the rear yard, creating the sensation of a bigger interior space. A screen porch was added to the rear of the house while the attic space was converted to a habitable area. The house that was once to small is now the right size for many years to come.