Castlewood House

Location: Atlanta, GA

Client: Private Family

Size: 4,300 sf

Completed: 2023

Contractor: Feis Construction

Interior Design: Lanier Interiors

Photographer: Fredrik Brauer

The Castlewood House is the childhood home of one of our clients. The house began as a modest ranch and was converted in the 1970s into a two-story home with a less-than-ideal layout. Our clients tasked us with a bold transformation—reimagining both the front façade and the entire interior space plan to create a modern, functional, and visually stunning residence.

The new design plays with massing, adding bump-out additions to the façade and introducing lofty, swooping rooflines and dormers. These interventions add drama and height, transforming the home’s previously linear and squat appearance into a dynamic architectural statement. New, larger windows add natural daylight into previously dark rooms. The painted brick of the new addition’s façade is timeless, and blends with the brick of the existing ranch house.

The completely reconfigured main level now boasts a generous foyer, inviting visitors to flow either into a formal study, or into the stunning linear kitchen, living, and dining area. This space culminates at the dining room, punctuated by a vaulted tray ceiling and surrounded by windows that overlook the lush backyard. The floor-to-ceiling, operable glass wall extends from the dining room to a serene stone patio, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.

At the opposite end of the home, the master suite is a self-contained sanctuary. It features a spacious bathroom with a freestanding tub and glass-enclosed shower, along with a large walk-in closet. The master bedroom is situated in one of the new facade extensions, providing a peaceful retreat and a view of the colorful front yard.

To both simplify the flow of the foyer and to solve code-compliance issues, the stairs were reoriented to become a striking feature at the entry. They lead upstairs where the vaulted dormer additions now house airy, light-filled bedrooms for the children. The unconditioned attic space was converted into a third bedroom and bath. Minor floor plan changes were made at the existing bedrooms to ensure that each room had an ensuite bath, enhancing both comfort and privacy.