Two-Bedroom Home Addition & Primary Suite in Amesbury, MA

As the family grew, the homeowners needed more bedrooms and a private primary suite, and they wanted to stay in a neighborhood and house they loved. The addition gave them two new bedrooms, the primary suite and its bathroom, and more living space, while keeping the character of the original home. It is the main example on our home additions page; this page has the full detail and photo set.

The new wing was designed so it reads as part of the original house. We matched the rooflines, the siding details and the window proportions, using horizontal lap siding, a PVC trim package, architectural asphalt shingles, energy-efficient windows and composite exterior trim details. A new covered entry was part of the work, and the job finished with professional site restoration around the house.

The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed reclaimed wood beams, decorative wall panel moulding, large windows for natural light, hardwood floors and designer light fixtures. The addition has a custom trim and millwork package, including a reclaimed wood beam at the stair.

The bath centers on a custom double maple vanity with quartz countertops, brushed brass fixtures and hardware, and arched mirrors. The walk-in shower has full-height ceramic wall tile, a built-in bench, a custom recessed niche, a herringbone tile floor and a frameless glass enclosure, and the main floor is porcelain tile.

Behind the matched exterior, the addition has new energy-efficient windows, insulation and building envelope, finished with premium paint inside. Our home additions page covers how we plan, permit and price an addition.