Courtney Rombough Architecture

This garage transformation completely changed the way these homeowners use their property.

The original garage was so small that it couldn’t fit a modern-day car, making it more of a storage shed than a functional garage. Working with the local Historic Preservation Commission, we received approval to rebuild it with a larger footprint while maintaining a design that feels appropriate for the historic character of the property.

The new structure comfortably fits two cars, provides space for workouts and hobbies, and opens directly to the backyard, creating a connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Sometimes the most impactful additions aren’t attached to the house at all. By reimagining this underutilized garage, these homeowners gained what feels like an entirely new room and a much more functional property.

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A few years ago, during the pandemic, I helped a family remodel their attic in Montclair. I was sad when they decided to move, so it felt very full circle when the new homeowners reached out about remodeling the second floor and kitchen.

Attics are always one of the trickiest parts of a house to design because you’re constantly dealing with ceiling slopes and head height at every turn. It’s one of those projects where the 3D model really becomes invaluable because you can actually understand how the spaces will feel before construction starts. in this project, we removed the small dormer on the back of the house and added a bigger one so we could get a larger bag with a tub in front of windows looking into the backyard.

Swipe to see how the house is evolving over time.

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Before & after of a first floor renovation we recently wrapped up with Elemental Interiors and Gary Stoddart’s team 🤍

This one was less about adding square footage and more about rethinking how everything connects. We opened up the kitchen, brought in more light, added a pantry + work zone, and created better flow to the backyard with a new deck and doors.

A lot of small moves that really add up:
• relocating windows to work better with the kitchen
• carving out a coffee bar that can be closed away behind retractable cabinet doors
• adding a mudroom + powder room
• turning leftover space into a little workstation nook

The goal was to make the house feel calmer, brighter, and easier to live in day to day.

Grateful for great clients who trusted the process and an awesome team who brought it to life 🤍

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