Home Additions, Extensions & Renovations

Adding to your home is a significant step, and at drinkwineDESIGNS, we make it seamless and rewarding. Our process is built on flexibility and collaboration, ensuring your preferences guide every decision while we maintain a professional, cohesive design standard. Here’s how we bring your Denver home addition plans to life:

Client Onboarding: Starting with Your Vision

Everything begins with a conversation. In our initial consultation, we dive into your goals, budget, and timeline. We listen to understand your lifestyle—do you need space for a growing family or perhaps you are expanding for a lifestyle change that brings your work home? We draft a proposal, align on scope, and establish a partnership built on trust and shared excitement.

Pre-Design and Conceptual Assessment: Evaluating Your Home

Every addition starts with your existing home. We assess your property’s structure, zoning, and aesthetic to ensure the extension integrates seamlessly. For Denver locals, this might mean navigating urban lot constraints; for suburban clients in Golden, it might be about maximizing views or yard space. This phase ensures your addition enhances your home’s character and functionality.

Schematic Design: Crafting the Big Picture

Here, we sketch the layout of your addition—whether it’s a new wing, a second story, or a pop-top. We collaborate to align the design with your lifestyle, like creating an open-concept kitchen for entertaining or a quiet home office. This phase shapes the personality of your architectural home expansion, blending it with your home’s existing style. At the end of this phase the goal is to have a set of drawings that we can solicit contractor bids to assemble the rest of the team. We incorporate details, material concepts and overall structural, mechanical and electrical through lines so that early pricing estimates can be assembled.

Design Development: Refining the Details

We refine the schematics and continue to work out the details. In this phase we work closely with your selected GC to ensure that we are maximizing all cost saving measures possible in accomplishing the desired design goals. We work through compromises as necessary to bring our design ideas in line with your budget goals. Working with contractors, we verify feasibility to keep your design on budget without compromising quality. This phase is where your vision becomes tangible, as we select finishes like reclaimed wood or sleek metal accents that nod to Colorado’s mountain modern aesthetic, ensuring every detail feels intentional.

Construction Documents: Permit-Ready Plans

We prepare comprehensive, permit-ready drawings that cover structural, architectural, and code-compliant details. Our expertise in Denver’s permitting and zoning requirements ensures a smooth approval process, whether you’re in the urban core or a suburb like Lakewood.

Construction Observation: Bringing Your Addition to Life

As your owner’s representative, we observe construction to ensure the design is executed flawlessly. We coordinate with contractors, address challenges, and keep you informed, minimizing disruptions—especially if you’re living in the home during the project. Our goal is a stress-free experience and a result that exceeds expectations.

We know embarking on a home addition can feel daunting, especially if you’re unclear about an architect’s role or the costs involved. Let’s tackle some common misconceptions:

Some assume architects only draw plans, but at drinkwineDESIGNS, we’re your partners from start to finish, managing complexities and bringing your vision to life. Others worry a smaller firm like ours can’t handle large projects, but our experience proves we deliver high-end results with the personalized care larger firms often lack.

By educating you early and maintaining open, approachable communication, we ensure you feel confident, informed, and excited throughout the journey.

Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods, from Capitol Hill to Golden, are filled with homeowners who love their location but need more space. Our clients—whether proud Denver natives or newcomers embracing Colorado’s lifestyle—value additions that enhance their homes and uplift their communities.

Our designs, rooted in mountain modern aesthetics with clean lines and natural materials, resonate with Denverites who want additions that feel contemporary yet timeless. We create spaces that blend with your home’s character while increasing its value, whether in the bustling Denver Metro or serene suburbs like Lakewood. Our collaborative approach ensures your addition is uniquely yours, contributing to the area’s reputation for thoughtful, beautiful architecture.

A well-designed home addition does more than add square footage—it transforms how you live. For growing families, it means space for kids to play or relatives to visit. For professionals, it’s a home office that boosts productivity. For entertainers, it’s an open-concept layout that makes hosting effortless. At drinkwineDESIGNS, we focus on adaptability, tailoring each project to your taste and needs. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy attic conversion or a bold second-story addition, we ensure the result feels personal, intentional, and perfectly suited to your Denver lifestyle.

Our expertise in navigating Denver’s unique challenges—like tight urban lots or mountain town zoning—sets us apart. We also prioritize sustainability, incorporating energy-efficient materials and designs that reduce your home’s environmental footprint while enhancing comfort. This commitment to quality and care makes your addition a lasting investment in your home and community.