‘‘Once the sheet rock was taken off this house, we realized how structurally sound it was,” Steve says. “It was too nice to tear down.” At this point, the Malones switched gears, realizing they could start turning this into what they wanted for the future, Steve says. On site from the beginning of the planning stages, architect, builder and furniture designer Bryan Humphrey was the lead visionary for the next phase of the redesign and subsequent reconstruction. “We were absolutely thrilled working with Bryan,” Lee says. “It’s the first time I have worked with a builder who also is an architect. His creativity has been amazing. His attention to details really made all the difference.” Early in Humphrey’s creative space planning was his solution to the setback restric-tions and easement regulations that prohibited the construction of a 20-foot by 30-foot standalone garage. Humphrey simply raised the roof. The outcome resulted in a 1,892-square-foot garage beneath the house along with an additional fifth guest bed-room and full bath. Likewise, a portion of the home’s unused second-floor bonus area was converted from an empty storage space into an extended master suite, equipped with full-service coffee and wet bars. Across the hall from the master, a retro game room — finished with psychedelic wallpaper and a vintage Pac Man machine — offers a sentimental throwback to 80s arcades. With a full bath and sectional sofas and chairs, the room can also serve as both a fun and functional guest room. Top: The original Bald Eagle Lane home, modest with lackluster curb appeal, failed to measure up to the grandeur of its setting. Bottom: Currently, the home boasts a strikingly more sleek and modern look and offers additional ample living spaces both inside and out, including a screened porch, pool, pool house and spacious garage. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN HUMPHREY 42 WBM november 2014
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