A modest one- or two-bedroom apartment measures approximately 750 square
feet—the same size of the classic Craftsman home shared by Cliff Williams and Ashley
Turner. Cozy but doable, that is, until baby came along. It was then that Williams,
a digital designer, and Turner, an architect, embarked on a quest to expand their home
while keeping its facade faithfully intact. "We basically gutted and reorganized the
interior," says Turner. This included adding just under 300 square feet inside with a
smartly reconfigured floor plan.
The new scheme? Create two halves. One section includes two bedrooms and
a living room; the other a big pantry and a laundry room, plus an expanded kitchen
and dining area. "The original kitchen and bath were the same size," recalls Turner,
"About 6 by 8 feet!" Additionally, a 260-square-foot redwood deck was added. "About
100 square feet of the deck is under a roof between the kitchen and yard. We call it
'The Outdoor Living Room.'" Lastly, special attention was given to landscaping, with
stone pathways and discrete sitting areas fashioned throughout the backyard, which is
relatively large thanks to the modest footprint of the house.
The remodel has worked well for the family, with memories of their shared design
project a bonus for Williams and Turner. "We are both designers, so designing
a home together will always be special to us as a couple," says Turner.
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WHERE Berkeley, CA
WHO Workshop 30
PHOTOS BY Ramona d'Viola, ilumus photography & marketing
