Bethesda Bungalows will be starting a new whole house transformation project on McKinley Street in Bethesda. The original home, built in the 30's, is a 2 bedroom brick cottage, just blocks from Suburban Hospital. Like most homes of this era, it has no insulation.
The renovated home will draw upon Prairie-style design cues, with a large overhanging eaves, a shallow pitched roof, and groups of large windows.
A full second story will be added, with the finished home having 4 bedrooms upstairs, along with the laundry room.
On the main floor, the living space will be completely renovated, and will include a new chef's kitchen and eating area, living room, and combo playroom/extra bedroom.
On the energy side, the project qualifies as a "high performance retrofit". We will bring the thermal and air envelope up to current standards, and install a high efficiency HVAC unit. EnergyStar lighting and appliances, along with water saving plumbing fixtures are slated for the finishes.
5511 McKinley St., Bethesda - Before
Click here to download a pdf copy of the plans.
