This project involved a complete remodel and expansion of an existing home in Franklin, TN, transforming a compartmentalized and outdated layout into a more open, connected, and functional residence. The existing home had a series of small, separated rooms, with a large fireplace wall immediately visible from the entry that divided the living spaces. Working carefully around the existing load-bearing walls, we removed many of the non-load-bearing walls to create a clearer connection between the entry, kitchen, dining, and living areas.

The main level was reorganized around a larger kitchen with a new island and additional counter space. The kitchen and living room were opened into a more generous shared space and given a vaulted ceiling, making the main living area feel more spacious and open. The dining area was positioned directly behind the kitchen and connected to the front porch through a large folding glass door, creating a stronger relationship between the interior and the front yard. On the opposite side, the new living room opens directly toward a new sunroom addition facing the backyard. Another full-height folding glass door connects the living room to the sunroom, while extensive glazing along two sides of the sunroom brings in natural light and frames views of the backyard. A more controlled opening on the third side helps maintain privacy for the adjacent primary suite. The sunroom also features a vaulted ceiling and a large French door leading directly to a new deck and exterior steps to the backyard.

The primary bedroom was extended toward the backyard, providing enough space for both a generous sleeping area and a separate seating area. An existing exposed beam was retained as part of the structure and became a natural element defining the seating area within the expanded room. Three large windows were added along the backyard-facing wall to bring the outdoor view into this space. The primary bathroom and closet were completely redesigned, with additional storage accessed directly from the bedroom. The remaining bedrooms retained their general footprint while their closets were improved, and the shared bathroom was expanded toward the backyard to provide a more functional WC, larger vanity, and dedicated linen storage.

A major addition was also introduced along the side of the home, measuring approximately 31' × 37'. The addition is accessed from the kitchen through a new pantry and includes a large flexible storage area on the main level intended to accommodate the homeowners' future needs. Taking advantage of the site's changing grade, the lower level of the addition houses a garage with two separate doors—one for a single vehicle and one for two vehicles—along with a dedicated workshop behind it. The existing slope allowed the garage to be integrated into the lower level while keeping the new addition compatible with the original home. The placement and proportions of the new openings were carefully coordinated with the existing home's fenestration.

The basement was further improved with a redesigned stair, a spacious laundry room, and a new half bath. At the front of the home, the existing porch was expanded to provide greater usable depth at both the main entry and dining connection. New exterior steps supported by retaining walls create a more defined approach to the front entrance.

Throughout the remodel and additions, the exterior was carefully developed to maintain continuity with the existing residence. The new facade, siding, roof plane, openings, and other exterior elements were coordinated with the original home's character so that, despite the significant increase in size, the additions feel integrated rather than added onto the house. The result is a more open and connected home that improves circulation, expands usable living space, strengthens the relationship with both the front and backyard, and accommodates the homeowners' current and future needs.