Today’s Addition 2007: A Restful Retreat
In these two half-hour episodes, Danny takes viewers through every decision homeowners face when adding on to their home from where to put the addition to how to create a space that has the latest amenities but still blends in with their existing home. This master bedroom addition will not only incorporate the latest design and construction principles, it features all the comforts you’d expect—breakfast bar, private garden, reading nook, personalized electronics, and more—while still keeping to the scale and feel of the ranch home it serves.
View The Floorplan. The interior decorator for the project is Diane Berry of Unique Designs, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama. View the cabinet plan. View the layout of plastic tubing for Uponor radiant floor heating system.
Today’s Addition: A Restful Retreat, is designed not merely for sleeping, but for living well.
Pictures of the Progress:
Progress Report:
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8/09/2007
It’s been over a month now since we started on the project, and as you can see, we’ve made considerable progress. Read More
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8/14/2007
Our Today’s Addition master bedroom project moved one step closer to completion with the installation of the windows and doors. The addition has four large casement windows that crank out to allow plenty of morning light and fresh air into the room while a smaller octagonal window over the breakfast bar provides a design focal point. Double glass doors opening onto the deck will allow the homeowners to step outside and greet the new day. Read More
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8/22/07
As you’ve probably noticed from watching the live feed on our webcam, the Today’s Addition project has really taken off over the past week. Even though we’ve been laboring under a severe heat wave here in Mobile, Alabama, the work has moved at a brisk pace including plumbing, insulation, drywall, and bricking. Read More
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9/7/07
The outside of our master bedroom addition is now almost complete, and much progress has been made on the interior as well. We have now moved the webcam inside so you can continue to follow the project. If you were watching last week, you were treated to a behind the scenes look at Danny filming an upcoming episode of the show. Read More
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9/25/07
Our master bedroom addition is finally finished and will be featured in a special two-part series on Today’s Homeowner® that will air in October. This unique “restful retreat” incorporates some unusual features and products that are sure to set it apart from the run of the mill bedroom. Read More
Today’s Addition Episodes:
Materials used in the project
Jeld-Wen Windows
The Tradition Plus Clad-Wood Casement Windows offer a pure look with simple operation. They are hinged on one side to open outward, for full ventilation, an unobstructed view and ease of cleaning. The windows and french view patio door are built with AuraLast wood, which provides superior protection against wood decay, water absorption and termite infestation. The windows are Energy Star qualified and come standard with insect screens.
Merillat Cabinets
The Merillat Classic® Cherry LaBelle cabinets with their traditional door style provide timeless character and elegance. The furniture-style design of the full overlay doors is made complete with mitered corners. View the cabinet plan.
Nutone Video Door Answering System & Recessed Lighting
The video door answering system (Model VSM4SK Surface Mounted video door system with camera) will provide hands-free security in a compact convenient design and will allow homeowners to see and speak to visitors without having to open the door. Watch Danny install a similar video answering system. The Recessed Fan Light (Model 744) will disappear into the ceiling with the other recessed lights and keep the air fresh and comfortable.
Uponor Radiant Heating
Quik Trak® System is a fast and easy way to install radiant heating in new construction and retrofit remodeling situations. The radiant floor heating system is designed to circulate warm water through PEX tubing embedded in the floor of your home. The heat radiates up through the floor, warming the people, furnishings and air in the room.
Corte-Clean Composite Deck Cleaner
Corte-Clean is the first eco-friendly Composite Deck Cleaner developed specifically for use on composite decking. Corte-Clean does not contain harmful chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach), calcium hypochlorite or oxalic acid. Corte-Clean is the safest eco-friendly choice for cleaning your composite deck. It will remove mold, mildew, tannin stains (blackened wood fiber), dirt, pollen, grease, BBQ stains and common household stains. Your composite deck will always look great after using Corte-Clean Composite Deck Cleaner.
Some other products used in Today’s Addition
Built-in Coffee System: Dacor 24” Automatic Coffee System with Plumbed Option (Stainless Steel Model CM24P-1)
Bar Refrigerator with Icemaker: GE Monogram Model ZIBI240PII (Custom Panel Required)
Vinyl Shakes: Exterior Portfolio by Crane Portsmouth Shake® Cedar Shake in Rye
Undercounter Trough Sink and Prep/Bar Faucet: Kohler Undertone™ 22” Undercounter Trough Sink in Stainless Steel (K-3154), Kohler Evoke™ Single Control Pull-Out Secondary/Prep Faucet (K-6332)
Landscape design and landscaping by Martiniere Landscaping.
Woven wood window shades by Hunter Douglas.
Furniture complements of Barrow Fine Furniture.
We will also be using the following materials: Caesarstone countertops, 3/8″ prefinished wood flooring, stained trim, an iPod station, and a microwave. The paint being used in this project is Benjamin Moore 473 Weekend Getaway for the walls and Benjamin Moore 471 Tea Light for the ceilings.
In addition to our Today’s Addition 2007 project, dannylipford.com has lots of additional information related to home additions. Check out some of the articles and streaming video listed below:
- Fun Room Addition
- Do You Need an Architect or Designer?
- Identifying Property Lines
- Choosing the Right Windows
- Flooring Options
- Keeping the Dust Down
