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Empty Nester Main Floor Remodel in Vienna, VA

Reconfigured for the way they live now, with room for everyone they love.

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A 1,200 Square Foot Reset for the Next Chapter of Home

With their kids in college or already graduated, this busy professional couple was ready for a main floor that matched how they live now: hosting family, welcoming guests, and gathering in spaces that finally flow harmoniously.

Learn more about our whole home remodeling in Vienna, VA.

Investment

$325,000

Timeline

4–5 months

Location

Vienna, VA

They shared a Thanksgiving message and photo expressing how much they enjoy gathering in the new space.

Too Many Walls Between Them & the People They Love to Host

Open Enough to Gather, Defined Enough to Feel Like Home

We removed two load-bearing walls, dropped in LVL beams, and carried the new structural loads down into the basement so the main floor could breathe without losing the sense of distinct rooms. From there, we relocated exterior windows and doors, refreshed the staircase with new balusters and railing, and added a second HVAC system to keep the upper level comfortable year-round.

The Pieces That Brought the Main Floor Back to Life

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A Kitchen Built to Pull Everyone In

A new island, quartz countertops, smarter cabinetry, and improved lighting turned the kitchen into the natural meeting spot for the family and their guests.

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A Reimagined Fireplace as the Family Room Anchor

The existing fireplace was brought back to life with an updated surround, a new hearth, and built-in cabinetry and shelving, giving the family room a true centerpiece.

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A Sunroom Reborn as a Main-Floor Guest Bedroom

The former sunroom was reframed, insulated, ducted, and finished with a closet and exterior door, finally giving overnight guests a real room to stay in.

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Full Bathroom on the Main Floor

The old half bath was relocated and expanded into a full bath with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and decorative shiplap.

More Project Features

New Dining Area

A defined dining space connected to the kitchen and family room without losing its own identity.

Convenient Mudroom

The relocated garage entry now opens into a proper drop zone with storage and a water line ready for a second refrigerator.

Updated Staircase

New balusters and a new railing system gave the original stairs a fresh, modern look.

Future-Ready Fireplace

A gas line was run during construction so the wood-burning fireplace can be converted to gas down the road.

Mechanical Upgrades

A second HVAC system and new ductwork were added to keep the new spaces, including the converted bedroom, comfortable in every season.

Basement Reinforcement

New posts were installed in the basement to carry the loads from the main floor, with related basement repairs handled in stride.

Exterior Refresh

A full siding replacement was completed as a separate scope of work alongside the interior transformation.

From Sectioned-Off to Sunday-Dinner Ready

The main floor that once kept this family apart now pulls them together. They host their kids, their parents, and their friends in spaces that finally connect. They loved the new layout so much that they refurnished the entire floor to match the way they use it now.

Have a Main Floor That No Longer Fits Your Life?

Let’s reconfigure your space into a home that fits the next chapter.