DECISION TO ADD ON
As the Thomases family grew, Greg
and Jess contemplated moving, but
neither of them wanted to leave the
neighborhood, and economically it made
sense to stay put, so they decided to see
what could be done with their existing
space. They met with the late
Maplewood architect Bob Miller in 2011
and hashed out some ideas. Bob
designed an addition for them that is
approximately 800-square-feet and
includes a new family room and master
bedroom. The difference it makes is
startling, Jess says. “We always liked our
house, but now we absolutely love it.”
The new family room opens up to the
kitchen as well as the backyard. Greg,
who works in the textile business, has a
discerning eye and partners with Jess on
major decorating decisions including
fabric choices like those on the sofa and
the chairs. The pillows? That’s all Jess.
“I have an addiction,” she says with a
huge laugh. Pictured with their parents
are Emma, 9, Jax, 7, and Zeke, 4. ➤