2&8 - Hauerbuilt

This 1970s home worked well for the two of them, but their blended family of eight needed something more thoughtful. The catch? They didn’t want to expand the footprint of the house. Instead, the goal was to rework what was already there, making the space feel bigger, more functional, and better suited to everyday life with six kids.

There was also a tight timeline. The renovation and outdoor space needed to come together quickly, with a big focus on creating a home that could better support gathering, hosting, and day-to-day family life. A big part of the solution came down to creative space planning. The existing carport was transformed into two new bedrooms, turning a three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom home without adding square footage. Inside, custom millwork helped keep everything organized, including a pull-out table and built-in lockers so everyone had their own place to land.

The backyard became its own project. The deck was designed as a social hub for future gatherings, with room for a huge swim spa and a layout that could eventually support a covered roof. Getting the hot tub into place even required craning it over the house, one of those moments that reminds you every project has its own unique logistics.

Along the way there were smaller design puzzles to solve too. The glass millwork around the staircase, for example, needed to be removable so furniture could still move between floors. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference over time. By the time the work wrapped up, the house felt completely transformed. More bedrooms, better flow, and spaces that work for a busy household without losing the character of the original home. Now it’s a place where the kids want to hang out.