“Interior doors connect the new family room to the family room in the existing home, and the new basement to the existing basement” noted Maury. “The doors can remain closed for privacy or open for blending of the families.”

The second floor of the addition includes a master suite, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom.

In order to truly blend this addition with the existing exterior of the home, care was taken to match the masonry detail, wood siding and windows. The rooflines are also seamless, which adds to the exterior aesthetics.

Lastly, it was important to update the existing home. Improvements were made to the kitchen, dining room, first floor hall bath and master bath. Additionally, the flooring was changed to match the new addition. “These renovations allowed for a smooth transition from the new addition to the existing home,” said Maury. “Now, the addition and existing home seem like they were built at the same time.”

In the end, this design not only worked for the blended families, but for a panel of industry experts too. It was awarded a Remodeling Excellence Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry within the home addition category. Overall, this award recognizes the top remodeling projects in the Chicagoland-area.

Set up a time with Maury to create a seamless addition for your home. Or, learn more about home additions by attending an upcoming seminar. You can also visit the Normandy photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more design ideas and inspiration.