GoesGoesMOSAIC Indoor Living ecos up this young family’s home
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By Karina Timmel
BungalowAFTER Photos courtesy of MOSAIC Indoor Living; after
photos by Photographer John Umberger
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his 1910 bungalow,
originally 800 square feet, was
remodeled by MOSAIC Indoor
Living using EarthCraft House
certification guidelines to become a
2,000-square-foot dream home for
a young couple and their growing
family. The homeowners loved their
neighborhood, and many other homes
had been remodeled in the area, so they
decided to build an addition instead of
moving out of their cozy little bungalow.
Because MOSAIC Indoor Living is
committed to green building wherever
possible, the experts there suggested
that the homeowners make this an
EarthCraft House remodel. This idea was
in line with the homeowners’ own eco-
friendly philosophy—they felt that by
incorporating green-building initiatives
into the remodel, the big payoff in the
long run wouldn’t just be savings, but an
overall better quality of life and reduced
environmental footprint.
A 2-story addition was planned, which
included a new family room, dining area,
open kitchen, laundry room, mudroom,
master bedroom and bathroom suite.
The large “family-friendly” kitchen was
designed to be the hub of the home.
Also, the addition connected the existing
garage to the original small home. A new
front porch and small, screened porch
were added to the existing structure as
well, tying the old and the new together
in style and scale.
This home’s EarthCraft House
certification means it was built using
green-building standards to improve
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AFTERThis kiTchen feaTures soapstone countertops and a walnut end-grain butcher-block countertop on the island. The island is a custom-painted finish with glazing, while the perimeter cabinetry is a warm craftsman-inspired wood tone. handmade ceramic tile at the backsplash areas and reproduction lighting over the island add to the handcrafted vintage look. appliances from Jenn-air, Bosch and Wolf as well as new craftsman-style windows add beauty and energy-efficiency to this home.
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energy efficiency, indoor air quality and
make use of sustainable, renewable
products. The biggest improvement
was installing a high-efficiency furnace
system in the home. This unit, coupled
with the Icynene insulation, provided
the highest level of energy efficiency to
the home’s systems. Before remodeling
began, the home’s total air-volume
exchange was once every 45 minutes.
This showed that the home was losing
valuable heated or cooled air. After
remodeling was completed, the air-
volume exchange increased to every 3
hours, which is on par with EarthCraft
House standards. Other green initiatives
used during construction included:
• Engineered flooring system made
from recycled materials
• Framing system spaced to
accommodate the maximum
insulation in corners and headers
• Sealed crawl space with built-in
dehumidifier and complete vapor
barrier installed
• Tankless water heater
• Reclaimed pine wood floors
• Low-VOC (volatile organic
compound) paint
The key challenge that MOSAIC Indoor
Living faced with this project was to
ensure the Craftsman-style charm
remained while more than doubling the
living space. To do this, the company’s
interior designer developed pleasing
finish selections that reinforced the
Craftsman detailing. Finishes such as
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BEFOREThe BuTler’s panTry connects the new portion of the home to the original structure. custom cabinetry features seed-glass doors, a wood countertop and a soft white painted finish. oil-rubbed reproduction hardware and furniture-style legs complete the vintage look.
AFTER
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reclaimed pine wood floors, soapstone countertops, custom walnut end-grain
butcher block and handmade tile are reminiscent of another era while fulfilling
the client’s desire to use green products wherever possible.
By adding 1,200 square feet of conditioned space, the family is now enjoying their
home with all the charm and character of the original bungalow while taking
advantage of some green-building initiatives and allowing their growing family to
stay in the neighborhood they love for years to come.
Editorial Resources begin on page 97.
Project cost: Approximately $400,000
Team on the job: William Fadul, owner
of MOSAIC Indoor Living; Catherine
Trugman, interior designer; Charles
Butler, project manager; and Dave Price,
architect with Price Residential Design.
The neW masTer BaThroom feaTures vintage-looking plumbing fixtures and white marble floors. espresso-stained cherry cabinetry complements the traditional honed marble countertop while the matching mirrors make clever use of hidden space—they are actually recessed medicine cabinets. The vintage inspiration is enhanced with retro-inspired vanity lighting, shower subway tile and hexagon-shaped shower floor tile. With a ceiling rain-shower, teak bench, heated floor and steam unit, the homeowner can enjoy a spa getaway without ever leaving home.
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