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The family previously shared one relatively small upstairs bathroom. Its hexagonal floor tiles became a motif in the remodel that followed.
The family previously shared one relatively small upstairs bathroom. Its hexagonal floor tiles became a motif in the remodel that followed.
The new upstairs bathroom, inspired by a 1992 Robin Williams movie, juxtaposes hexagonal and rectangular white tiles, as well as blue grout with four pops of yellow metal (matching the color of the original house's front door).
The new upstairs bathroom, inspired by a 1992 Robin Williams movie, juxtaposes hexagonal and rectangular white tiles, as well as blue grout with four pops of yellow metal (matching the color of the original house's front door).
The relocated master bedroom, in the annex above the new kitchen, enjoys natural light from three sides.
The relocated master bedroom, in the annex above the new kitchen, enjoys natural light from three sides.
The original house's upstairs master bedroom was small, but the homeowners enjoyed the partially vaulted ceiling, which influenced the annex design.
The original house's upstairs master bedroom was small, but the homeowners enjoyed the partially vaulted ceiling, which influenced the annex design.
Studio Bower's design uses the glass hallway not only to add natural light but to clafify the annex as separate from the original house.
Studio Bower's design uses the glass hallway not only to add natural light but to clafify the annex as separate from the original house.
The homeowners have come to appreciate as its own space the hallway connecting the main house with the annex .
The homeowners have come to appreciate as its own space the hallway connecting the main house with the annex .
Limestone floors and cherry wood countertops give the kitchen warmth and texture.
Limestone floors and cherry wood countertops give the kitchen warmth and texture.
In the relocated kitchen, on the annex's ground floor, a whole wall, from cabinets to backsplashes (as well as the adjacent island), was painted green, as if they're single pieces of furniture.
In the relocated kitchen, on the annex's ground floor, a whole wall, from cabinets to backsplashes (as well as the adjacent island), was painted green, as if they're single pieces of furniture.
The original 1936 house's galley kitchen was small and lacked visual connections to the adjacent dining room.
The original 1936 house's galley kitchen was small and lacked visual connections to the adjacent dining room.
The new annex's kitchen is around the corner from the dining room (its French doors are on the far right) if you're traveling inside, but just steps away via the outdoor patio.
The new annex's kitchen is around the corner from the dining room (its French doors are on the far right) if you're traveling inside, but just steps away via the outdoor patio.
With walls of glass on two sides, being in the breakfast nook feels almost like being outside.
With walls of glass on two sides, being in the breakfast nook feels almost like being outside.
The annex mimics the roofline, scale and proportions of the original house, but it offers more natural light with larger expanses of glass.
The annex mimics the roofline, scale and proportions of the original house, but it offers more natural light with larger expanses of glass.
The original Cape Cod-style house featured an ample backyard, leaving room for expansion without losing its leafy ambiance.
The original Cape Cod-style house featured an ample backyard, leaving room for expansion without losing its leafy ambiance.
An upstairs window in the new master bedroom helps ventilate the house naturally and add natural light.
An upstairs window in the new master bedroom helps ventilate the house naturally and add natural light.
The Solit-Garreau residence's annex was designed as a separate contemporary wing that nevertheless seeks harmony with the original 1936 house.
The Solit-Garreau residence's annex was designed as a separate contemporary wing that nevertheless seeks harmony with the original 1936 house.
In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.
In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.
Floor Plan of Solit-Garreau Residence by Studio Bower
Floor Plan of Solit-Garreau Residence by Studio Bower