A lower level 1 bedroom suite was added to this 1970s home, with an interior door inside the main entrance. This made the original entrance to the home very crowded and cluttered, but the budget did not allow for a more creative solution at that time.
I built a small addition to accomodate a new foyer just for the lower level suite with a separate entrance door. A grab rail was added by the door to ensure the step is comfortable and safe for the parents. The new foyer has a closet and a bench.
Two separate entrances add a new level of privacy to both the lower level suite and the upper level home.
exterior front before addition
exterior side view before addition
original crowded entrance
foyer interior progress
exterior addition
second door with grab rail
Helmer Bjørn Renovations 