Chesapeake Residence - Los Angeles, CA
Sometimes, a small addition and reconfiguration can make a big impact on a house, and this was one of those times. The Chesapeake Residence was a maze of small rooms separated by way too many walls and small pockets of unusable space. By demolishing the existing kitchen, a much larger open space was created in the heart of this home, combining the living room, dining room and kitchen into one large, open space. A new deck and front door changed the entry sequence and improved circulation across both the front yard and the interior foyer.
The kitchen is the bright and playful centerpiece, with plenty of workspace and room to socialize at the same time at the large island in the middle of the room. The house was further opened through new, large, glass doors and a covered, outdoor deck that created better connection to the back yard.
A small addition of 125 sf was made on the rear of the home in order to create a true master bedroom suite with a large bathroom and his/her closets. Both this bathroom and the existing bathroom are lit by new skylights and are adorned with brass fixtures and classic black and white tile.
Floor Area: 1,600 sf
Construction Budget: $125/sf
Completion Date: 2019
Photos by Creative Vision Studios