This home was built in 2004 in Carmel’s Valleybrook neighborhood. Beautifully situated on over an acre of land, the owners fell in love with the generously sized backyard, lined with a small creek and lush trees. Before moving in, they had several areas in the house they wanted to remodel, including the kitchen, master bath, fireplace and basement bar. A master plan for their backyard was also created to incorporate a new pool, outdoor kitchen and gathering areas. Other areas that were remodeled (not shown) include the laundry, powder room and two guest bathrooms. This whole house remodel was planned and then executed in phases. Once the interior was complete, the homeowners moved in and the exterior phase began.
The Kitchen & Wet Bar
In the kitchen, removal of the bulkheads immediately updated the overall feel of the space. Appliances were relocated to allow for larger windows and more light. The island was extended to provide additional storage, seating and prep space. Cabinetry in two finishes is a popular choice with today’s homeowners and lends visual interest to the kitchen. Granite countertops, a custom range hood, cabinets with wave-patterned glass inserts and a textured tile backsplash complete the stunning updates to this kitchen. The homeowners made their selections with the design team at our Carmel Remodeling Showroom.
While remodeling the whole house, the homeowners also wanted to complete a minimal update to the basement bar, including repainting of the existing cabinetry and new flooring and countertops.
The Primary Bathroom
The master bathroom had great space but hadn’t seen any updates in several years. The homeowners decided to update the look and layout to create a space they could truly enjoy. The existing linen closet was removed to allow space for a second master closet, accessed from the bedroom. The bathtub was removed to make way for a larger walk-in shower with two heads. The toilet was relocated to its own room.
The Living Room
In the living room, the existing fireplace mantel was removed, and the fireplace was refinished with stacked stone and a rough-hewn wood mantel. Built-in shelving and a storage cabinet were added to the right of the fireplace, providing display space and concealed storage.
The Backyard
A pool framed by an entirely new outdoor living area creates a breathtaking backyard. A covered porch and storage building were constructed in an L-shaped layout just off the existing sunroom. Stacked stone accents define the seating and entertaining area, while gray pavers visually connect the pool deck and patio. Repainting the exterior completed the phased whole-house remodel and gave the property a cohesive, polished finish.
A Cohesive Whole-Home Transformation
This Valleybrook project demonstrates the value of planning connected interior and exterior improvements through one master plan, then completing the work in manageable phases. Homeowners considering whole-home remodeling in Carmel can work with Worthington to coordinate kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and outdoor areas so each phase contributes to one cohesive finished home.
