Lake Kegonsa Whole House Remodel

Plans for a post-retirement, cross-country move prompted the purchase of this home – for its location near friends and family, and lake views – not for its style! The homeowner wanted to redesign and update both the inside and outside, and needed a design-build contractor who had experience working with clients remotely.

The Vive Home Transformations team completed an extensive whole house remodel, creating a peaceful retreat on the shores of Lake Kegonsa.

Exterior

On the exterior, note new siding, accent shakes and roofing, and a standing seam metal eyebrow roof above the garage that adds interest. A new deck and railings improve the lakeside entertainment space. On the second floor, a dated sunroom enclosure and deck were removed and replaced with a smaller, more practical deck. New doors, stone, driveway, and pavers further enhance the overall curb appeal.

Before – View from the street

After – Updated exterior with eyebrow roof on garage

Before – View from the lake

After – New siding, shakes and decks

Entry, Office, Bathroom and Laundry Room

The entry to the home was updated with a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting on the stairs, and lighting.

Cabinetry was removed from the first-floor bedroom to convert it into a functional home office.

Two small bathrooms were combined to create one large bathroom with a walk-in tile shower. Maple cabinetry in Eagle Rock and quartz counters in Pendle Hill finish the space.

Storage was maximized in the laundry room by stacking the washer and dryer, creating space for additional function as a mudroom off of the garage. Maple cabinetry in Irish Cream and a Classic Linen laminate top and decorative floor tile modernize the space.

Before – View into home

After – Refreshed entry with new flooring

Before – Bedroom with cabinetry

After – Updated office space

Before – First small bathroom

Before – Second small bathroom

After – Large bathroom with tile shower

Before – Laundry room

After – Laundry and mudroom

Great Room, Sunroom and Dining Room

In the great room, a new fireplace was added to create a focal point for the room. The old fireplace was removed and replaced with a dry bar. Maple built-in shelving in a White Icing finish was added to provide display space and storage.

The sunroom was updated with new flooring, and patio doors.

Before – Great room with large window wall

After – Brighter space with new fireplace

Before – Empty wall

After – Cabinetry and fireplace

Before – Fireplace and dated carpet

After – Dry bar and new built-in cabinetry

Before – Sunroom with tile floor

After – New flooring and patio doors

Before – View into the great room

After – Bright and cozy great room

Before – Dining room with angled wall

After – New flooring, lighting and trim

Before – Closets and fireplace

After – New cabinetry and dry bar

Kitchen

An angled wall between the dining area and the kitchen was removed to create a more open floor plan. The kitchen was updated with a large eat-in island and Maple floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in a combination of Biscotti, Perfect Storm and White Icing finishes, and a glossy ceramic tile backsplash. A closet was removed to create a coffee bar with a decorative tile backsplash. Quartz countertops in Shiprock, a Maple hood in White Icing and farmhouse style sink also stand out.

Before – Kitchen

After – Open kitchen with large island

Before – Dated kitchen

After – Bright and modern kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry

Before – View into the dining room and dated tile flooring

After – Improved traffic flow and new LVP flooring

Primary Suite

On the second floor, the primary suite was redesigned to make space for a larger bathroom and walk-in closet. A dated fireplace and awkward opening in the ceiling above the workout room were removed. A sliding barn door leads into the now larger bathroom with a soaking tub, a large, tile shower, Maple cabinetry in an Eagle Rock finish, and Cambria countertop in Colton.

Before – Primary suite

After – Redesigned suite

Before – Walk-in closet

After – Larger more functional walk-in closet

Before – Workout room with open ceiling

After – Seamless ceiling and new frosted doors

Before – Sitting room with sliding door to sunroom and deck

After – Updated space with sliding door to new deck

Before – Sitting area with fireplace

After – Bedroom space

Before – Fireplace, carpet and dark trim

After – New flooring, trim and sliding barn door

Before – View into bathroom

After – New layout and view into bathroom

Before – Vanity and enclosed shower

After – Larger bathroom with shower and soaking tub

After – Walk-in shower and soaking tub

After – New vanity area

Guest Suite

A closet in the guest suite was reworked to create a more functional space for beds. A portion of the nearby primary suite bathroom was used to increase the size of the bathroom and allow for a more functional layout with an open, tile shower.

The project also included new paint, trim and flooring throughout.

Before – Bedroom with large closets

After – Larger guest suite

Before – Dated bathroom with enclosed shower

After – Larger bathroom with open shower