Remodeling Projects

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

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

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

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.

Mid-Mod(est) Powder Room

This powder room redo was part of a larger laundry room/powder room renovation.
Not much was needed to update this builder-grade powder room into a mid-century throwback that will be used for both house guests and the homeowners.

New LVP flooring was installed overtop an intact-but-dated linoleum sheet floor.  The existing single vanity was replaced by a "home decor boutique" offering, and the angular Moen Genta fixtures play well off of the wall-mounted oval framed mirror.  The walls were painted a sage green to complete this small-space spruce-up.


Ground Level Deck with Bench Seating

These clients contracted Hillcrest Construction to replace their deteriorating hardscape patio with an expansive deck to enjoy both relaxing evenings and gatherings with friends and family.  Hillcrest Construction guided the clients through the decking/railing selections process, and presented a plan with features that fit their wants and needs including bench seating and a wide walk-off step to blend the deck and the yard seamlessly.

Small Footprint & Big Storage - Contemporary Bath

Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom.  The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. 

The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. 

Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tone wall tile and floor tile. 

The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. 

The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access.  The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing.  Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. 

Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both.  And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options  to complete their tailor-made sanctuary. 

Contemporary Bathroom Remodel

Master Bedroom Suite Addition

This hall bathroom project pulled inspiration from across the globe to create an old-world one-of-a-kind escape from the day-to-day.  The floor tile selection originates from Tunisia, and the hand-cut Morrocan zellige tile completes the North African motif.  The plumbing fixtures were selected from the Kallista Belis product line and feature an unlacquered brass finish that will patina with time.  The custom vanity with Pietra Di Cordosa marble countertop is proportionate to the small footprint of the bathroom yet offers the function and storage needed by the client.  The heated bubble-massage tub by Kohler completes the spa-like experience.

Old-World Hall Bath

New Fireplace and TV Mantle

Wrap-Around Deck

Past Projects

These clients knew they wanted to renovate their poorly designed three seasons room upon moving into their Phoenixville area home just a few years ago.  After a comprehensive planning stage, Hillcrest Construction took the old structure down to the existing foundation and built a functional and enjoyable new three seasons room that features a rooftop deck and convenient access to the backyard, both on the upper level and lower level.  Perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a relaxing indoor/outdoor retreat.


If you have ideas about how you would like to improve your home, or would like to chat about what options exist, contact Hillcrest Construction to start the conversation!

Three Seasons Room Addition

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