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At first glance, the family’s goals seemed straightforward. They needed more space and better functionality.
The existing layout created several challenges:
Rather than simply adding rooms where possible, H&H Builders evaluated the entire structure and developed a comprehensive remodeling strategy.
The result was a structural remodeling plan that transformed the functionality of the entire home.
One of the biggest advantages of a design-build remodeling process is the ability to explore options homeowners may not realize are possible.
Instead of limiting the project to a bathroom addition and kitchen enlargement, H&H identified an opportunity to build upward through a pop-top addition.
This solution allowed the family to gain significantly more living space while preserving their existing lot and neighborhood location.
The new plan included:
By integrating structural engineering, design, and construction from the beginning, the team was able to maximize the home’s potential.
The most dramatic transformation came from adding a new upper-level primary suite.
The original primary bedroom was repurposed as Nora’s new bedroom, giving her a more appropriate space as the family evolved.
The daughter’s former bedroom was converted into a dedicated office, providing valuable work-from-home functionality.
Meanwhile, the new second-story addition created a spacious primary suite that simply would not have been possible within the constraints of the existing floor plan.
This type of pop-top home addition is increasingly popular among Denver homeowners who want to expand their living space without moving.
The kitchen was another major focus of the project.
Like many older Denver homes, the existing kitchen was limited by the original floor plan and by spaces that no longer reflected how modern families live.
The laundry area was located directly within the kitchen, reducing usable workspace and limiting opportunities for expansion.
To create a larger and more functional kitchen, H&H Builders:
The transformation illustrates a key principle of structural kitchen remodeling:
The best kitchen remodels often involve changing the structure and layout of a home—not simply replacing cabinets and finishes.
Several structural and layout changes helped improve the overall flow of the home.
A half wall that previously divided living spaces was removed, creating a more open and connected environment.
These structural modifications improved:
The result is a home that feels significantly larger and more open without requiring a complete rebuild.
Because of the scope of construction, Brandon, Carlos, and Nora chose to move out during the remodeling process and stay with family.
For major structural remodeling projects, temporary relocation often allows construction to proceed more efficiently while minimizing disruption to daily life.
The family remained closely involved throughout the design-build process and watched their home transform over the course of eight months.
Start: June 2024
Completion: February 2025
Many Denver homeowners love their neighborhood but have outgrown their home’s original layout.
A pop-top addition, structural remodel, or whole-house renovation may provide the space and functionality you need without the expense and disruption of moving.
H&H Builders specializes in structural remodeling, home additions, kitchen expansions, and whole-house transformations throughout the Denver area, helping homeowners reimagine what’s possible within the home they already own.
