Project Spotlight: A Custom A-Frame Garage Addition Designed for Family and Function 

Why the Homeowners Wanted a Garage Addition

The homeowners needed their home to work better for everyday life and family gatherings. Their priorities included:

• Expanding a garage that was too small
• Adding another garage bay for improved function
• Creating more room for holiday guests
• Designing a private bonus space for visiting family
• Maintaining the cabin-inspired character of the home

Through our garage addition design process, the team developed a plan that addressed storage, parking, and guest accommodations while keeping the home’s A-frame architecture front and center.

Project Highlights

This design-build garage addition included several major updates to the home’s exterior and layout:

• Demolition of the existing garage
• A widened garage footprint with an added bay
• A redesigned roofline to match the home’s A-frame style
• A bonus room above the garage
• A full bathroom and closet in the upper-level guest suite
• Pella Windows
• Diamond Kote Prefinished Siding

The result is a strong example of custom garage design that feels intentional, cohesive, and true to the original home.

Solving Unexpected Challenges

During the residing portion of the project, our team uncovered water damage behind the existing siding. The damage affected the exterior sheathing and wall framing near the first-floor deck connection.

As an experienced remodeling company, S. Brown Construction developed a careful repair plan that included:

• Temporarily supporting the deck
• Disconnecting the deck from the house
• Removing the damaged siding and framing
• Repairing the affected structure
• Reattaching the deck
• Installing proper flashing materials
• Completing the new siding installation

This level of construction planning helped protect the home from future water damage and reinforced the value of working with a professional design-build contractor.

The Design-Build Advantage

This project shows how design-build remodeling can simplify a complex Lafayette home addition. With design and construction working together from the beginning, the homeowners had a clear path from concept to completion.

As a residential design-build firm, S. Brown Construction provided:

• Project planning and design
• Material guidance
• Construction coordination
• Problem-solving when hidden damage was discovered

For homeowners planning a Lafayette garage addition, this approach helps keep the design, budget, and build process aligned.

A Garage Addition That Fits the Home

The completed project gave the homeowners the extra space they needed while preserving the home’s distinctive style. The new garage and bonus room now support everyday living, holiday gatherings, and visits from family.

For homeowners considering Greater Lafayette remodeling, a thoughtfully planned garage addition can do more than add square footage. It can improve how the home functions, create room for guests, and enhance the overall character of the property.

The Finished Result

What started as an undersized garage became a seamless extension of the home, providing additional storage, a dedicated guest suite, and space for family to gather for years to come.

By combining thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and solutions to unexpected challenges along the way, S. Brown Construction delivered a garage addition that enhances both the function and character of this unique A-frame home.