Kitchen & Mudroom Addition: Eberwhite
Completed December 2025
At Rochman Design Build, we believe a successful addition should look like it has always been there. Located in Ann Arbor’s historic Old West Side, this Eberwhite neighborhood transformation focused on the delicate balance between 1930s charm and 21st-century livability. Our design-build team reimagined the rear of this 1936 home, creating a purposeful kitchen expansion, a high-functioning mudroom, and a refreshed bathroom that feels original to the house.
By utilizing sustainable, eco-friendly materials and period-accurate details—like Motawi accent tiles and cherry cabinetry with delicate details—we didn't just add space; we elevated the home’s character. This project serves as a reflection in how thoughtful architecture can streamline a modern family’s daily life without sacrificing the timeless appeal of a historic neighborhood.
Enjoy the After photos below.
Design Highlights:
Two-Tone Artistry: A harmonious blend of Sage Green and Nutmeg-stained Cherry cabinetry.
Artisan Details: Hand-crafted Motawi "Story Ice" backsplash accents paired with classic white subway tile.
Functional Entry: A dedicated mudroom addition featuring custom maple cabinetry, cubbies, and integrated storage to manage the transition from outdoors to in.
Historic Continuity: Reeded glass cabinet doors and deco-style hardware that echo the home’s 1930s roots.
August 9, 2025
Starting with dust protection and demolition, the only part of the job where the change is immediate and drastic :-)
August 15, 2025
Excavated area for the new space.
The trench footing going in for what will be the new space.
A concrete floor is poured for the new crawl space beneath the future kitchen.
August 25, 2025
Floor joists are going in. And the new addition is starting to be framed.
The new covered porch area will be here.
September 1, 2025
Building the roof structure.
September 12, 2025
New HVAC supplies for the 1st floor.
We had to reroute the HVAC supply to the 2nd floor due to a removal of an existing wall.
And a new supply trunk in the basement to provide for the new addition.
September 25, 2025
Rough framing for the new bay window in the kitchen.
Diagonal rafters and ceiling joists with the new fan above the future shower.
Tyveking the exterior in preparation for siding.
Time for the windows
And insulation 😊
October 6, 2025
The new cedar back porch and railing.
October 14, 2025
Drywall time in the kitchen and the mudroom.
October 21, 2025
Its cabinet installation time in the kitchen…
Marking out the base cabinets on the floor, the cabinets remain packed until needed to ensure protection.
The lower cabinets go in followed by the upper cabinets.
October 30, 2025
Leaving an opening for the range and the fridge, the installation continues.
With a gorgeous farmhouse sink and cool opaque glass cabinet doors.
November 6, 2025
Meanwhile, in the bathroom…
The shower is waterproofed before the 3x6 subway tiles are installed.
November 11, 2025
The details keep coming, this is a beautiful crown moulding on the cabinets.
And pantry cabinets are being installed.
November 19, 2025
The front face of the pantry cabinets is installed, we well as the rest of the kitchen cabinets and the countertops. Next up… backsplash
December 02, 2025
The backsplash has white subway tiles with 3 floral Motawi tiles for accent.
Meanwhile, outside, the cedar porch is done and the 9 pane Thermatru door is in.
December 10, 2025
Appliances are in… you know what that means – it’s clean up time and we’re done here 😊
