Winner of the Bucks-Mont NARI 2004 Award for Residential Additions Under $100K

The homeowners approached us in 2003 with a desire to design and build a sunroom with a second floor walkout sundeck.

After listening to their wants and needs, we provided a design incorporating 6' sliders and matching circletops on the southern wall, 6' mulled windows on the east facing wall, and reusing their 6' box window on the west wall.

A triple slider would provide access upstairs to the sundeck.

With a project cost of under $80,000, construction began in July 2003.

The homeowners are thrilled with the finished product, calling the room the "best room in the house."

Bucks County Sunroom
A gorgeous 15' x 18' sunroom is surrounded by glass on all walls, which opened up the first floor by allowing natural light indoors and by providing a panoramic view of the surrounding beauty.

Windows and Doors
Anderson sliders and circle tops were used to match the existing windows and doors. A triple slider provides access from the master bedroom to the sundeck. We recreated the existing box window to allow the homeowner to reuse a recently purchased pillow. A pair of mulled windows finish off the other wall.

Archways
The existing 6' slider and the box window were removed and saved for a future addition. The openings were then encased as archways leading to the living room and nook.

Steps
Overcoming the 32" difference in elevation from first floor to grade was instrumental to making this project a success. Two interior steps were built out of oak and stained to match the existing hardwood floor. An EP Henry paver patio with two sets of steps was constructed outside to finish the transition.

Walkout Sundeck
The homeowners were looking for a maintenance-free sundeck that looked great. We recommended Certainteed Boardwalk in a newly-offered tan color along with Fairway white vinyl railings and turned balusters. A gothic cap put the finishing touch on the railing.

Safety First
We suggested using an overheight 42" vinyl railing for the sundeck in lieu of the standard 36" rail. The addition 6" of height helped ease the homeowners' concerns for their young children's safety.

Elevated Paver Patio
The EP Henry Coventry patio provided a graceful transition from the sunroom to the existing walkway to the pool and driveway.

Flooring
The homeowners chose to use a porcelain tile with a stone cut look in lieu of flagstone. This flooring offered the look they were after at half the price and is much easier to clean than flagstone.

Architectural Features
An ornate architectural medallion above the Casablanca fan is consistent with the rest of the house.

Lighting
Exterior lighting was chosen by the homeowner in a black cast iron and handblown glass look. Dimmers were used in the recessed lights and second floor exterior lights to provide low-level ambiance for the homeowners.