Back elevation before addition -

Back elevation after addition - The old back corner of the house was about at the center of the entry door to the left of the chimney in the above photo. 

Custom brackets to match the old -

Custom corner blocks, baseboard, and window trim to match the old -

After putting a 2-story addition on the historic home next door [on the right in these photos], the homeowners of this 1905 Queen Anne decided to hire us in 1995 to do a similar but larger project.  The old 1-story section and deck were removed and 1100 square feet of space were added along with a full basement under the new section. The deck was also part of the job.  The 1st story work included a new kitchen, pantry, mudroom, bathroom, and family room with masonry fireplace.   The 2nd story work included a master bedroom with masonry fireplace, bedroom closets, and bathroom. 

Box bay windows flank the family room fireplace -

Family room - Custom fireplace mantel with red oak columns and trim -

Custom details match the old on every opening -

After pricing the quarter-round beaded trim above from other sources we decided to make the turnings ourselves.  We bought a lathe and turned all the bead, baseboard corner blocks, fireplace columns, and corner guards.  The lathe is a unique woodworking tool because it takes quite a bit of skill, but is also very satisfying when you see the results. 

Custom mantel and trim for master bedroom fireplace –

Kitchen before -

Kitchen after -