Additions Before & After Photos

Loving their cozy home, Family in Columbia Maryland had aging parents who began visiting more often, the house started feeling uncomfortably tight. What had once been the perfect starter home no longer met their needs. They dreamed of a spacious bedroom for a ground floor In-law Suite, bedroom, and a dedicated master bathroom—places that would give everyone privacy and room to breathe. Unsure how to make it all fit without sacrificing the charm of their home, they turned to Starcom Design Build for help.

After assessing the property, Starcom quickly realized that expanding into the backyard was the most practical solution. Fortunately, the lot offered generous space, allowing the design team to add the much‑needed rooms without overwhelming the outdoor area the family loved. The new addition extended farther back than the original home ever had, threatening at first to overshadow the existing screened‑in porch. But with careful planning, Starcom aligned the new structure so that it sat nearly with the porch, creating a clean, cohesive flow from the main house to the outdoor living space.

As construction wrapped up, the transformation felt seamless—almost as if the home had always been meant for this expansion. The family gained a sprawling master bedroom and spa‑like bathroom, plus the extra bedroom they desperately needed, all while preserving a good portion of their backyard for play and relaxation. Thanks to Starcom Design Build, their once‑limited home now fit their lives beautifully, restoring both comfort and balance.

Our clients came to us looking to update the look of the front of their house. They decided that the addition of a portico would be just what their home needed to give it a fresh new look.

The family owned a traditional style home and wanted elements that were keeping with that particular style. Above the front door, at the top of the portico, they added a railing that fit right in with the style the home already had. The new railing framed the beautiful arched transom window they had above their front door. They also wanted large columns for a grand and opulent look. The portico was all white and really stood out amongst the brick exterior of the home.

For the porch below the portico and for the walkway we installed beautiful bluestone pavers that were keeping with the style of the home; and also offset the blue shutters the family already had. As the final touch the family switched out their old blue door for a beautiful wooden door with decorative glass. It was the perfect addition to this upgrade that punched up the look of the home.

Now that the family’s home has a ton of curb appeal they are in love with the look of their home. They said, “The front porch set our home off. We wish we did this project 15 years ago!”

This client for Starcom needed more space for their expanding family. Starcom was able to build them more space with a room, closet, and bathroom! Not taking up much more space in the back yard, the project seamlessly was added to the home to accommodate the family's need for more room.

With customed color styles for the rooms, materials picked out by the client with help from the designer, this expansion to the home added more modern elements while giving the family more room to spread out. The materials used were up to date matched the home. With the home matching well with the original, the homeowner was pleased to see everything coming into focus. 

The client was able to enjoy their new space with no issue. The quality of the materials used will last a lifetime and will forever be a focal point for the new expansion. 

Transforming this home from outdated and dingy, to new and contemporary. We added stonework to the front of the home to draw the eye in and give some visual interest. The porch was updated and redone, and the entire house was given all new siding in a new color to really change the whole look of the home. That's curb appeal!

Home Additions can offer many valuable opportunities for expanding a living space. Whether to enhance comfort, accommodate growing families or to meet specific lifestyle changes. The Homeowners required a dedicated space to provide specialized care for their daughter. Their home is already crowded and needing more space; they turned to Starcom Design & Build for answers. 

Our Team responded promptly initiating the project. With a comprehensive planning phase led by our experienced Designer & Project Manager, the project would be underway shortly after. Together, with the family, our Team developed a customized design that seamlessly blended with the original home's style. Every detail, including the Bathroom, was carefully selected based on the family's preferences. 

Features of the completed Addition was the bedroom, Bathroom with Bath/Shower, ample Storage space, and a small cozy Sunroom overlooking the backyard. With the final punch list completed, the family now enjoys the space peacefully. The space is not only for looks that work well matching with the original design of their home but also functionality of the space for the Family's needs.