Hillcrest Construction

First Floor Remodel + Addition+ Revival

These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home.  Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house.  

All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth.  In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store.  The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items.

Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry.

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The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room.  The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen.  The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard.  Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. 

The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items.  The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub.  The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop.

The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout.

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Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry.

The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment.  With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom.  The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately.  A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center.  The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete.  A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window.

A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry.  The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch.  Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes.  A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth.  The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway.

With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

First Floor Remodel + Addition + Revival

First Floor Remodel with Kitchen and Hall Bath

This client, an interior design professional, approached Hillcrest Construction to execute a project design at their rental property in Delaware County.  Acting as a phase 1 to a multi-phase project that will end up being the client's primary home in the future, this project included a small addition to make room for the expanded kitchen, structural rework through to abandon the 1950s segmented floor plan in exchange for a contemporary open floor plan, an expanded full bath off the hallway, and new finishes throughout.

First Floor Addition and Remodel with Kitchen and Hall Bath

Collegeville Master Bedroom Suite Addition

The homeowners approached Hillcrest Construction with a goal to add a master bedroom suite and to fulfill their long-term vision dating back to when the home was purchased five years previously.  Hillcrest Construction worked cooperatively with the clients to develop a floor plan that included a large master bedroom, walk-in closet, and master bath.  The new master bedroom stretched overtop the existing first-floor family room with the master bath reaching laterally overtop an existing laundry room.  The clients were offered multiple rooflines to consider, and the double gable was the best choice both architecturally and for a matter of taste.  Large windows on three sides of the bedroom offer panoramic views of the clients' wooded backyard.  Automated blinds offer the ability to temper the natural light pouring in through the southern-facing wall of windows.  The bathroom features both a tiled walk-in shower and a clawfoot soaking tub.  A custom vanity with a quartz top, marble herringbone floor tile, and polished chrome Kohler Artifacts fixtures complete the throwback feel of this classic bathroom sanctuary.  Second-floor interior walls were addressed to open up the labyrinth-style hallways and carve-out a spot for a functional walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry.  As part of a long-term plan, the house was fully re-sided with premium vinyl siding in a Rugged Canyon color with white trim elements.

Master Bedroom Suite Addition and Whole Exterior

Fresh and Clean Hall Bath

These clients looked to Hillcrest Construction to design and remodel three bathrooms at their West Chester, Pa home.  This part of the remodel included all fixtures and finishes in the hall bath being replaced and a custom vanity being designed, constructed, and finished to better suit the updated storage needs of their family.  The original 1980s acrylic tub was replaced by a classic cast iron alcove tub and the shower niche layout was designed to facilitate both a quick morning rinse or a long evening soak.  The original mosaic floor tile and plastic tub surround were supplanted by large format tile on the floor and walls with an eye-catching sea-green listello wrapping the shower area.  This hall bath project offered the perfect update to the bathroom shared by guests, grown kids returning home from a college break, and all others enjoying a fresh start to their day.

Art Deco Guest Bath

This guest bathroom project served as a past-due update to a 1920s Art Deco single in the East Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.  After a century's time, the original finishes were past their prime of function and form, and that said, the original Art Deco style remains timeless. A floor mosaic of china black, thassos, and statuary marble sets the tone immediately. The walls are clad with a ceramic tile ensemble that wraps the whole room, and an existing arch over the bathtub was rebuilt at a higher elevation and with a more gentle curve to eliminate the cave-like feel and to house shower lighting and a much-needed exhaust fan.  Rohl and Kohler fixtures with thassos marble ledges and tops add another level of luxury for any house guest staying the night, or month...   Behind the beautiful finishes, the electrical and plumbing systems were reworked to ensure 100 more years of service.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodel

Master Bedroom Suite Addition

Wrap-Around Deck

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With over 15 years of experience in the remodeling industry, we provide an organized, detail-oriented process to help clients realize their remodeling goals and succeed in the remodeling experience

Comprehesive Project Management - Pursuit of the Highest Level of Craftsmanship and Client Experience - Crystal Clear Communication

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Kitchens  // Baths  // Additions // Exteriors // Custom Carpentry​We happily serve Chester County and all areas throughout the Greater Philadelphia area

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