Vintage Deerfield Home Renovation Wins Award

Homes built in the first half of the 20th century frequently have compartmentalized layouts that can make rooms feel cramped and disconnected from the rest of the house.  Today’s homeowners prefer open floor plans and highly functional spaces to meet the needs of a modern lifestyle. Vince Weber, a designer for Normandy Remodeling, recently completed a first floor redesign for Deerfield homeowners who were facing precisely that issue.

“Homeowners function differently now than they did in the 1930s,” says Weber. “In that time period it was common to have a very large living room in addition to a family room, but that’s not the direction homeowners are going anymore. We were able to create a butler pantry, storage closet and coat closet with the former large living room area. The first floor was really transformed to fit the needs of the homeowners and incorporate what had previously been lacking, such as the kitchen size, storage and a smooth, open flow.”

The new layout achieved several things for the homeowners, but most importantly, they were able to stay in a home and neighborhood they’d grown to love over the years. “You put so much into your home, and if its not meeting your needs anymore, I recommend looking into its potential before looking to get out altogether,” commented Weber. Industry peers were impressed with Vince’s flawless ability to rework the floor plan in this home renovation into a more open layout that had such a big impact on the flow of the entire space, and it received a Remodeling Excellence Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

About Normandy Remodeling

Normandy Remodeling is a Design/Build remodeling firm that develops plans and designs and then executes those plans to create a single point of contact for a homeowner’s remodeling project.  Normandy Remodeling has been providing award winning kitchens, baths, renovations and additions to Chicago area clients for over 30 years.  Normandy is known for great service, high ethical standards, and exceptional quality of work.  Their dedication to their clients has previously earned them the title of Remodeler of the Year by Professional Remodeler Magazine, as well as the distinction of GuildQuality Guildmaster Award from 2008 through 2012.  Centrally located in Hinsdale, Normandy Remodeling services the entire Chicago Metro area.  Normandy’s headquarters also features an 8,000 sq ft showroom that allows prospective clients to learn more about the renovation process and makes the selections process for existing clients quick and convenient.  More information is available at http://www.NormandyRemodeling.com

About Vince Weber

Vince received his Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies from Southern Illinois University and holds a Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  He is an award-winning architectural designer with Normandy Remodeling where he manages and oversees the design and construction of various home remodeling projects. Vince has spent the past twelve years with Normandy, helping families create highly functional and creative spaces in their homes using a collaborative design and selection process.