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Dow’s Lake Addition and Renovation

Adding a new loft to a 1950's dwelling
Objective
Repurpose the cramped attic space from a rarely used storage space to a loft bedroom and bathroom.

 

Dow’s Lake Loft Addition

John and Carolyn came to us with a clear vision: a new bedroom loft with its own bathroom and changing closet, overlooking the beauty of Dow’s Lake.

Our architect’s design delivered an airy, light-filled retreat—rising from 6 feet at the ridge to soaring 12-foot ceilings. Skylights were strategically placed where headroom mattered most, like at the top step and above the toilet, turning potential obstacles into features of natural light.

We layered in thoughtful details to make the space feel both modern and warm: LED strip lighting on pine collar ties, a gable-end window to flood the loft with winter sunlight, triple-glazed windows and a patio door for efficiency, and a custom maple staircase crafted to fit the home.

The transformation is striking. The before-and-after photos capture it best, but standing in the finished loft tells the true story: a bright, comfortable, and timeless new living space.

 

Testimonial

Beginning in 2010, Phil has completed, to our full satisfaction, five major renovations for us which have totally transformed our home: two bathrooms, a kitchen, a family room and, lastly, in 2017, a conversion of our unused attic into an amazing en-suite, master-bedroom. In each of these renovations, Phil and his skilled team accomplished the work with competence and care, determined to derive as much satisfaction from the completed project as we did. The fact that we have entrusted Revision Built with five major renovation projects over several years surely speaks for itself!
John and Carolyn MacDonald
Dow's Lake
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Yes, that’s right – our architect drew these plans by hand!