This historic Tudor-style home in Washington DC was in need of an update. Its 1920s design had period charm in abundance but the home had its share of aesthetic and practical challenges too, that owners Lauren and Josh were more than ready to take on. They wanted to extend the footprint, increase the light levels across the living space, and improve the way the house design worked on a practical level for a family of four.
Lauren Sparber, an interior designer and co-owner of Jodi Macklin Interior Design, has redesigned numerous living spaces for other people so when it came to renovating her own family home she had some specific goals in mind. To create extra space she knew they would have to extend the existing footprint, but on a relatively narrow plot with neighboring properties close by building an addition that also improved light levels was a big ask.
