Home Additions & New Homes
Make Room for What's Next
Whether your family is growing, you need more living space, or you're ready to build your dream home, thoughtful architectural design helps you create a home that fits your life today—and tomorrow.
Serving Bay Area homeowners since 2000.
Why Expand or Build?
- Add bedrooms or living space
- Create an open, modern floor plan
- Stay in the neighborhood you love
- Build a custom home designed around your lifestyle
- Increase your home's long-term value
Why work with Andrea
Thoughtful Design, Careful Planning, Experienced Guidance
Expanding or building a home is a major investment. Success comes from thoughtful design, careful planning, and experience navigating city approvals.
Since 2000, Andrea has helped homeowners throughout the Peninsula design additions and new homes that balance functionality, aesthetics, and local building requirements.
- 25+ years of experience
- Expertise in residential additions and new homes
- Local planning and permitting knowledge
- Design through construction support
Featured Projects
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Second Story Addition · San Carlos, CA — Added two bedrooms and a primary suite while blending seamlessly with the original home.
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Our process
Our Process
- 01
Consultation
Discuss your goals, property, and vision.
- 02
Design
Develop plans tailored to your family, budget, and site.
- 03
Permits
Coordinate with local planning and building departments.
- 04
Construction Support
Provide guidance throughout construction to help ensure your vision becomes reality.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I build an addition or rebuild my home?
That depends on your goals, your property, and your budget. Andrea starts every project with a consultation to discuss your goals, property, and vision before recommending a direction.
Do I need permits for an addition?
Additions generally require city review. Andrea coordinates with local planning and building departments and prepares the plans needed for approval.
Can you design second-story additions?
Yes. Second story additions are a common way to add bedrooms and a primary suite while blending with the original home.
Do you design custom homes?
Yes. Andrea designs new homes tailored to the family's lifestyle, property, and long-term vision.
Which cities do you serve?
Andrea serves homeowners across the Peninsula, including San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, South San Francisco, Belmont, San Carlos, Hillsborough, Foster City, Redwood City, and nearby communities.
Ready to start?
Ready to Create More Space?
Whether you're planning an addition or building a new home from the ground up, Andrea can help bring your vision to life with thoughtful design and experienced guidance every step of the way.