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title: "Before & After: The Kiddo Suite"
description: "Discover how intentional remodeling can create better functional space without adding square footage. Explore our Lexington, SC \"Kiddo Suite\" project!"
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# [Before & After: The Kiddo Suite](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/blog/before-after-the-kiddo-suite-lexington-sc)

 Written by [Bald Cypress Builders LLC](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/blog/author/bald-cypress-builders-llc) | May. 27, 2026

When a family grows, the immediate instinct is often to add square footage. But sometimes, the secret to a better home isn’t expanding outward—it’s optimizing inward.

For this project, our clients didn’t need a massive addition. They simply needed their existing footprint to work harder, smarter, and better for their two young kids.

## What Sparked the Remodel

We took an underutilized quadrant of the home—previously a mismatched puzzle of one bedroom, an oversized bathroom with a funky layout, and a random flex space—and reimagined it entirely. The goal? Create a dedicated, functional kids' wing featuring two distinct bedrooms and a kid-friendly bath.

 

Using our [design-build approach](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/blog/the-bald-cypress-design-build-method-1), and through partnering with one of our awesome Design Partners ([House of Dreams Design](https://houseofdreamsdesign.com/)), we carefully incorporated our clients' biggest goals into a feasible game plan for rebuilding this area of the home.

Design Insight: Take a look at the **BEFORE (first layout) and AFTER (second layout)** construction plans below. On the top is the original "as-built" floor plan; on the bottom is the new layout. Notice those old French doors on the original plan? We replaced that awkward transition with a clever architectural feature: a custom, double-sided bookshelf that serves as both a structural wall divider and built-in storage for both bedrooms.

 

 

 

### Challenges in the Original Layout

Every great remodel starts by solving a pain point. For this home, we were tackling two major design flaws:

- The Bedroom Deficit: One bedroom and a massive, poorly utilized bathroom meant the kids didn't have functional spaces. They needed dedicated areas to grow into, along with a bathroom tailored to their routines.
- The Privacy Problem: In the original layout, stepping into the front parlor/entryway meant looking straight into the kids' main living area. By closing off this access point, we insulated the new kids' wing from the busiest parts of the house.
- The Bonus Win: Closing that doorway also freed up valuable wall space in the front parlor, making the entryway significantly more functional and easier to furnish.

### Design Changes That Made the Biggest Impact

The best design-build projects don't just modernize a home—they honor its history. Because this property boasts incredible character, we were hyper-intentional about ensuring our updates didn't stick out like a sore thumb.

- Preserving the Character: We saved and restored the home’s original doors, hardware, and hardwood flooring wherever possible.
- Intentional Trim Carpentry: New architectural details and trim profiles were meticulously matched to the existing historic craftsmanship so the transition from old to new is seamless.
- Invisible Exterior Updates: Reworking the interior footprint required shifting windows and removing an old exterior door. We repaired the exterior facade so you can't tell a remodel even took place.

Now, the home boasts a cohesive, historically respectful exterior, an optimized parlor, and a private kiddo suite that is ready to handle the beautiful chaos of family life for decades to come.

## BEFORE PHOTOS

## AFTER PHOTOS

#### PHOTOGRAPHY BY [ROGUE SKY MEDIA](https://www.rogueskymedia.com/services)

 

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