Arlington Home Remodel Expands Living Space with Functional Addition and Kitchen Upgrade

This beautiful addition in Arlington aimed to expand living space while enhancing the kitchen’s practicality. The homeowners envisioned an addition that would feel like a natural extension of their home while improving storage, layout, and everyday usability.

With careful planning, clear goals, and the right expertise, they turned their vision into reality, creating a home that better serves their needs while maintaining its warmth and character.

Vision

This homeowner needed more functional space while keeping the integrity of their home intact. Their vision focused on:

• Expanding the home’s footprint to create a more open and livable area
• Removing structural barriers that limited space and natural light
• Improving kitchen storage and layout without unnecessary reconfiguration
• Ensuring the new addition blended naturally with the existing home

Scope of Work

To bring their vision to life, the homeowners needed a well-planned renovation that combined structural updates with interior enhancements. Their project involved:

Home Addition & Exterior Updates

• Removing a window that originally looked into the family room
• Demolishing the lower portion of the exterior chimney to create space for expansion
• Constructing a 22’ x 10’ addition on the crawlspace
• Framing a new roof to integrate with the existing structure
• Installing insulation in exterior walls, floors, and roof for comfort and energy efficiency
• Adding four new windows for increased natural light
• Installing Hardie siding to match the home’s exterior
• Adding a mini-split HVAC system to provide independent climate control in the new space

Kitchen & Interior Enhancements

• Breaking through from the existing living space to the new addition for a natural transition
• Installing tile backsplash where a window previously existed 
• Keeping the kitchen sink and dishwasher in place, but upgrading to a new sink
• Installing new ducting and a vent hood for improved kitchen ventilation
• Removing the peninsula and installing new hardwood floors to match the existing home
• Adding 10 linear feet of base cabinets and countertops for increased prep and storage space
• Installing 5 linear feet of upper cabinets 
• Updating electrical work and adding recessed LED lighting 
• Applying new drywall, primer, and paint 

Budget

Our team helped the homeowners determine a final overall investment and facilitated the financing of the project.  They also determine the final scope for the work to provide the largest impact on living space.    

Timeline

The project was carefully planned to minimize disruption and ensure a smooth transition for the homeowners. By staying on schedule, the homeowners were able to enjoy their newly transformed space without unnecessary delays.

Master Plan

This renovation focused on two primary areas—the kitchen and the exterior addition—to create a more cohesive and livable space.

Kitchen Enhancements

• A more open and functional layout by removing the peninsula
• Upgraded finishes with new cabinetry, countertops, and a backsplash
• Better air circulation with a new vent hood and ducting
• A balanced blend of old and new by maintaining key kitchen elements while enhancing storage and usability

Exterior Addition

• A spacious new living area that improves the home’s flow
• More natural light with the addition of large windows
• Improved climate control with an efficient HVAC system
• An exterior aesthetic with matching siding and roofing

Complexity

The project was completed with minimal issues and followed the agreed upon timeline. 

Interested in a kitchen remodel or exterior addition in the Arlington, VA area?  Reach out to MOSS Building & Design today to inquire!