How We Added a Master Suite & Main-Floor Laundry Without Leaving Royal Oak
Why trade a 3% mortgage rate and a beloved neighborhood for high interest rates and moving stress? Here is how Dinverno Remodeling added 188 sq. ft. of ground-level master luxury, custom walk-in shower, and dedicated first-floor laundry to a classic Royal Oak home.
Inside the Finished Build
Real unedited photos and architectural plans from foundation to completed luxury.
Main-Floor Laundry & Utility Suite
Eliminates walking down to a dark basement. Features high-efficiency matching white Whirlpool washer and dryer, custom white shaker upper cabinets with matte black hardware, black granite countertop with an undermount stainless utility sink, and direct access to the back deck.
Custom Marble Walk-In Shower
Spacious 4'2" × 6'10" walk-in tile shower with polished marble walls, mosaic hexagonal border, non-slip river pebble floor, built-in corner shaving bench, and surface-mounted matte black plumbing controls engineered to prevent exterior wall freeze damage.
Seamless Multi-Function Flow
Direct perspective showing room circulation: laundry and utility cabinetry are consolidated on one wall, while the private powder room and marble vanity occupy the opposite corridor, tied together with large-format porcelain tile and crown molding.
Architectural Addition Blueprint
Permitted and approved through the City of Royal Oak. Clean architectural plan showing the 11'9" × 16'4" addition footprint: dedicated laundry center, 78" × 46" walk-in shower, linen closet, powder bath, and 4' × 7' covered rear porch.
Structural Framing & Roof Tie-In
Engineered to match existing brick architecture and roofline pitch with heavy-duty weather barriers for Michigan seasons.
Finished Composite Deck & Porch
Low-maintenance composite decking with custom architectural black railings and direct private outdoor dining access.
The Move vs. Improve Comparison
Why adding ground-floor space beats moving in today's housing market.
❌ The Cost of Moving in Royal Oak
- • Giving up your 3% mortgage: Refinancing into today's 6.5%–7% rate adds $1,200–$1,800/mo to interest alone.
- • Realtor & Closing Fees: Selling and buying burns $30,000–$45,000 in transaction costs that never return to your pocket.
- • Leaving Your Neighborhood: Uprooting from your tree-lined street and neighbors for a home that still needs remodeling.
✅ The Dinverno Addition Solution
- • Keep Your Low Rate: Maintain your existing mortgage intact and finance the addition through cash or home equity.
- • Designed for How You Live: Exact room dimensions, luxury walk-in shower, and first-floor laundry configured specifically for you.
- • Permanent Resale Equity: Ground-floor master additions consistently deliver the highest return on investment in Oakland County.
See More: Architectural CAD Plans & Jobsite Photos
Clean architectural CAD drawings and real jobsite photos documenting key construction stages.
📐 Architectural CAD Drawings (Clean & Permitted)
Sanitized CAD sheets with private client data and municipal boilerplate removed.
4-Sided Exterior Elevations & Roof Pitch
Detailed 4-sided elevations showing roof pitch transitions, brick-to-siding transitions, window placements, crawlspace grade lines, and the rear covered porch tie-in.
Master Suite, Laundry & Porch Plan
11'9" × 16'4" layout detailing dedicated laundry center with exterior venting, 78" × 46" walk-in shower, linen closet, pocket doors, and covered porch connection.
Crawlspace Foundation & Frost Footings
Engineered foundation plan showing 6" CMU masonry block walls, 10" continuous concrete trench footings 42" below grade, 6-mil vapor barrier, and existing foundation tie-in.
🔨 During the Job Photos (Real Construction Progress)
Unedited progress photos tracking foundation pours, mechanical rough-ins, and finish work.
Porch Slab & Block Steps
4" concrete slab and CMU masonry block steps before decking installation.
A/C Mechanical Pad
Poured concrete equipment pad for exterior condenser alongside crawlspace block.
Plumbing & Rough-Ins
Hallway view during rough plumbing, 20A laundry circuit wiring, and drywall prep.
Built-In Linen Closet
3'2" × 4'0" closet interior with adjustable heavy-duty shelving and pocket door.
Matte Black Shower Trim
Handheld wand, surface valve controls, square drain, and ADA grab bar.
Custom Shaker Vanity
Polished marble countertop, undermount sink, and 3-hole widespread faucet.
Backyard Elevation Connection
Full backyard view showing the brick-to-siding transition and porch tie-in.
Addition Exterior & Yard
Matching siding, roofline overhang, gutters, and paver patio integration.
Ready to Plan Your Addition?
Select a date and time directly on our live calendar for your in-home architectural consultation. We'll inspect your lot, review setbacks, and provide a clear turnkey estimate.
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