Before & After: New Life for a Narrow Extension

The primary goal of this Prospect Heights brownstone renovation was to connect the existing, narrow rear addition to the rest of the home and to the uniquely large rear yard. This common extension configuration not only restricts light to the rear of the home, but very often creates rooms that are difficult to use.

The Solar Innovations folding glass wall was instrumental in reaching our two goals. The door system uses only a fraction of the wall thickness, which allowed us to increase the interior width of the extension to use as a dining area. The two sets of folding doors open fully to create an outdoor living area between the dining room and kitchen. A glass rail at the deck removes any visual obstruction from the kitchen to the yard.