Dean Lake
Addition/Renovation
Completion Spring 10

Our clients for this premier project including an addition and whole house renovation knew that they had a home in a great location when they purchased it several years ago.  Located on Dean Lake, a rare all sports lake located right in the city, the home meets the client’s desire to live close to their business yet gives them the feel of a cottage retreat.  Although the location is great, the look was not what they desired.  The architecture was 1960s Mediterranean style and we converted it to craftsman style.

The project started with demolition of an obsolete deck and four season room.  A 660 square foot addition which will be used as a great room was then constructed in its place to provide a panoramic view of the lake through a wall of windows.  The project included replacing all windows and exterior doors, adding a new deck, installing new shake and board and batten siding, and re-roofing the entire house.  The front underwent dramatic changes including the addition of a third stall garage door and creation of a cottage style front porch.  Many of the interior doors and much of the trim on the first floor was replaced with craftsman style cherry trim.

As part of the extensive project, we also constructed a 16’x32’ boat and storage building down by the lake.  This structure is not only functional but complements the architecture of the home.

Now that we have completed the first phase of this project we are beginning the next phases which includes a new kitchen and stairways in the home.  In the final phase we will renovate the home's shared bath and the entire master suite, at which time the entire home will have been renovated.

Our clients chose Cutting Edge Builders because of our high quality trim carpentry and creative design expertise in architectural details.  Our clients are looking forward to many years of enjoyment in their newly expanded and remodeled home on the lake.

Lowell Area Addition/Renovation
Completion Fall 09

Our clients for this 1,120 two level addition came to us with a very specific list of needs for their growing family.  They wanted a mix of family space and private space for themselves.  For their family space, we are creating a playroom for the children including a recessed niche for the flat screen TV above the fireplace as well as a separate exercise room with interlocking foam flooring.  For their private area we are creating a sprawling 660 square foot master bedroom retreat including a sitting room with built-in cabinetry, a large bedroom with fireplace and tray ceiling and a spa like bathroom with tiled walk-in shower, separate toilet room and a furniture piece vanity with a solid surface countertop.

Ensuring that the addition looked like it belonged to the original home was also a high priority for our clients.  Our client worked with our designer to ensure that the addition was aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional.  As part of this project we are also changing the flow of the existing house floor plan to better meet their needs.  This includes an entire rebuild of the existing stairway in a different configuration and the enlargement of the existing kitchen including the addition of a walk-in pantry.  Original architectural details such as trim and arched pass-throughs will be carefully replicated.
Our clients contracted with Cutting Edge Builders based on our design expertise and unmatched craftsmanship.  Our clients are looking forward to enjoying this upcoming Holiday season in their newly expanded and renovated home.