TYRREL

Contractor: A.D. General Contracting

Structural: Kieffer Structural Engineering

Photos: Nanne Springer

Word to Your Mother: Updating a home for the next generation

This bungalow was originally owned by two sisters and divided into two separate units. When one sister moved out, the other sold the home to her son, who asked us for help. The young family needed space and the original owner wanted privacy and a dedicated art studio. For the young family, we created a small pop-up addition set back from the road to create two bedrooms and a new bathroom—all without negatively impacting the streetscape or the mid-century curb appeal. A bright new eat-in kitchen became the family hub for meals, after-school snacks, and homework sessions. With grandma’s private apartment and art studio downstairs, the girls could now grow up close to their grandmother…without getting on her nerves. 

Modern two-story house with black and white exterior, front yard, large window, and attached garage, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble island, wooden chairs, a window showing a brick wall outside, and a bowl of lemons on the counter.
Modern kitchen with white marble countertops, pastel green lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a large island with lemons and limes, three globe pendant lights, a window with a brick wall outside, and small decorative items on a shelf.
Modern dining nook with a wooden corner bench, white circular table, potted plant, colorful mugs, and small dishes, next to a staircase with wooden steps and black railing.
Modern kitchen with white marble island, wooden bar stools, pendant lights, and a window showing a brick wall outside.
View of a modern interior staircase with wooden steps and black metal railings leading to the upper floor, white walls, and a plant in a pot at the top of the stairs.
A white rectangular sink with brass fixtures in front of a black wallpaper with a tropical animals and plants pattern, featuring a mirror reflective of the wallpaper, and a black towel hanging on a brass towel bar.
Home office with a white desk, potted plant, iMac computer, and beige chair.
Modern interior with staircase, dining nook, and light wood flooring.
Minimalist staircase landing with wooden floor, white walls, a small window, skylight, and a green potted plant.
Modern house with white and black brick exterior, large windows, and warm interior lighting, with the house number 159 on the wall.
Modern two-story house with white and black brick exterior, large front window, front door, garage, small front garden, girl in blue dress with black dog outside.