Dubbed “The Caribbean”, this project emerged from the homeowners’ pressing need for change. The project was a living space that suffered from relentless sunlight streaming through the kitchen windows inflicting damage upon their furniture and carpets, while soaring temperatures made it impossible to enjoy the space. Determined to reclaim their home’s tranquility and restore its livability, our clients partnered with us and embarked on a journey of renovation.
Their goal was clear: to temper the sun’s harsh glare without sacrificing the inviting atmosphere they cherished. We envisioned a sheltered retreat outdoors, where they could bask in the light without enduring its scorching intensity, and that would re-direct the light entering the room. We needed a solution that didn’t completely cancel the natural light. To accomplish that, we put a pent-style, or shed-style, roof over the concrete patio outside of the kitchen windows. We gave them a vaulted ceiling and trimmed out the inside with beaded plywood and 1×4 trim, and picture-framed the vaulted ceiling. A ceiling fan with a light kit promised comfort and relief, and we added recessed lighting for a softer glow. To support the roof, we used 6×6 fluted columns, hand-milled on-site, with double stacked top and base capitals, and placed elliptical arches between them. We knew the porch roof would block the direct sunlight, but we didn’t want the natural light entirely eliminated. Our solution was to use a bright white semi-gloss paint on the porch’s ceiling, columns, and trim. The radiant bounce diffused the direct sunlight while “bouncing” softened light around the interior of the porch and in through the windows. The play of light transformed the space, the bright white paint bathing the ceiling, columns, and trim in a radiant glow. 40-year dimensional shingles were the perfect finish to this part of the build.
The yellow Hardi plank siding on the gable with white trim, the vented Hardi soffit, the fluted columns, and the elliptical arches combined to give the finished project a look and feel reminiscent of structures popular during the European colonization of the Caribbean. Looking at the completed project, we knew we had achieved more than a mere renovation: we had created a sanctuary for our clients – diffusing harsh sunlight and capturing cool breezes. “The Caribbean” is a testament to the collaborative vision between builder and client, as well as to the transformative power of excellent design.
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