Tag Archive: home addition
Stick with Stucco
Posted on July 15, 2019One of the best things about an existing stucco exterior is that it’s somewhat uncommon in Chicagoland, making your home unique. It can be tempting to second guess the use of stucco on your home renovations, but don’t. “When adding on to your home, you might consider cladding the addition in siding to save money,… more
Garage Gains New Design and Storage
Posted on February 3, 2017Back when this La Grange Park family remodeled their kitchen, they worked with Normandy Designer Ann Stockard. So when it was time to renovate their garage, they knew that she was the right designer for the job. As it stood, their two-car garage was undersized and lacked any sort of suitable storage space. Ann’s creative… more
Whole Home Transformation: From Split Level to Arts and Crafts
Posted on April 6, 2016The owners of this Palatine split-level preferred the look of an Arts and Crafts style home and were looking for an addition that would result in some traditional curb appeal. However, outward appearance was not the only priority. Additional garage space, a walk-in closet addition for the master suite, family room, mud room and screened-in… more
A Better Quality of Life during a Home Remodeling Project
Posted on December 17, 2015Here at Normandy, we understand that initial feelings towards living through a home renovation can be described as overwhelming and intrusive. However, as experts in home remodeling, we are here to tell you that this doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, we go to great lengths to make the remodeling process is as… more
The Key to Choosing an Exterior Door
Posted on September 24, 2015Knock, knock. We have some big news for you. When completing a home addition or major remodel, the type of door you select is just as important as what lies behind it. “Exterior doors are an opportunity to reinforce the style of the home,” says Normandy Designer Gary Cerek. “You need to work with your… more
The Formation of a Home Elevator Installation
Posted on December 16, 2014 These Northbrook residents, who have worked closely with Normandy Designer Vince Weber over the years for prior renovations, love their house and wanted to be sure they could stay in their home as long as possible as they aged. “One of the challenges they were concerned about for the… more
Brick Match Basics
Posted on August 26, 2014Adding on to your home can pose a myriad of otherwise forgotten challenges in creating a cohesive look between the old and new spaces. Depending on how these challenges are handled, the result can either diminish the look of your new room addition or, if done properly, can make the new addition look like it’s… more
