A family ditched their dining room and added a primary suite above the garage in a $1 million renovation of their home

"From her open-concept living area to the butler's pantry that serves as a perfect food-prep spot, her home is designed for parties where cousins run amok in the backyard, their parents have one too many glasses of wine, and everyone talks late into the night."

"And if you knew what Martino's home looked like before her over $1 million renovation of the space, you might not even recognize it as the same house."

DeAnna Martino and her partner purchased their forever home in New Jersey in October 2022 and undertook a comprehensive over $1 million renovation project. The transformation was dramatic, involving significant layout changes including the addition of a new primary suite and a high-end kitchen. The redesigned home features an open-concept living area and a butler's pantry, creating an ideal space for entertaining and hosting family gatherings. The renovation was so extensive that the property is virtually unrecognizable compared to its original condition.

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