At Neitzey Place in Virginia, the homeowners planned an expansion to turn their traditional suburban home into a more stylish and comfortable living space.

Initially, the project focused on enlarging the existing garage. However, the design grew into a broader plan that combined luxury, comfort, and a more distinctive architectural style.

First, the new three-car garage became the main feature of the project, improving both the home’s appearance and function. With its larger footprint, the garage provided space for additional vehicles while also improving movement, storage, and daily convenience. In turn, this expansion created the foundation for further changes to the home.

Next, the design reworked the existing laundry room into a larger, high-end utility suite that better suited the needs of a modern family. Along with more space for organization and amenities, the room included upgraded finishes. As a result, this everyday service area became both more practical and more comfortable to use.

Above the new garage, the design added a spacious upper-level room to expand the home’s interior living space. Furthermore, this room connected directly to a new exterior porch designed as a private lounge. With this connection, the homeowners gained an outdoor retreat for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or quiet moments overlooking the property. At the same time, the porch created an outdoor living area that combined comfort with an open feel.

Together, these improvements expanded the home in both size and function. More importantly, the project at Neitzey Place combined practical upgrades with luxury features to create a more distinctive, functional home that better suited the owners’ lifestyle.

Project Location:
Alexandria, VA

Project Type:
Residential: 1 Family House

Project Valuation:
2,015,848.00 USD

Built-Up Area:
7,363 SF

Construction Type:
Type V-B

Project Zoning:
R-2

Number of Floors:
3 Stories + Full basement

Building Code:
2021 Virginia Building Code