Hope Valley Residence

A white house with gable roofs overlooks a garden and terraced patio. The new addition feels contemporary yet matches the character of the existing house.
A minimal and elegant mudroom with built-in bench seating, shoe storage and hooks for hanging items
Renovated kitchen with exposed wooden beams, stone and butcher-block countertops, white cabinets, open shelves, and a breakfast corner surrounded by windows.
Windows over the kitchen sink and counters bring ample light into the space, highlighting the textures and colors of the tile backsplash, stone counters, exposed wood beams, and hardwood floors.
Primary suite with exposed wood beams and warm hardwood floors is illuminated by beams of sunlight through large windows
Laundry room with sink, closet storage, and wood countertops.
Glamorous primary bathroom with freestanding tub, walk-in closet, and large glassy shower.

Durham, NC

General Contractor: Riverbank Custom Home Builder

Photos: Marilyn Peryer

This handsome home was ready for an update to better serve a young and growing family. Reconfigured spaces create a generous light-filled kitchen with convenient breakfast corner for informal family gathering. The adjacent family room overlooks a new screen porch, part of the addition to the back of the house. The main level of the addition also includes a mudroom and a laundry room with a laundry chute from the upstairs bedrooms. The second level of the addition is a generous primary suite. The bedroom feels more like a treehouse overlooking the backyard. The glamorous bathroom and walk-in closet complete the private enclave. The basement makeover provides a workshop and an office, plus a recreation space for years of family fun. The owners were active participants in the renovation process, making the home they had dreamed of a reality by putting their personal style on the project.

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A minimal and elegant mudroom with built-in bench seating, shoe storage and hooks for hanging items
Windows over the kitchen sink and counters bring ample light into the space, highlighting the textures and colors of the tile backsplash, stone counters, exposed wood beams, and hardwood floors.