Serving Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania

Home Office Additions in Pittsburgh, PA

A well-designed home office can boost your productivity by a startling 47%.

Even without a dedicated workspace, remote work has a powerful effect on morale. An organized workstation can reduce repetitive strain injuries, create work/family boundaries, and turn you into a creative pro. There’s a home office design for every problem.

Do you lack the space for your own office? Remodel your kitchen to create a working nook. Is your office feeling drab? Try adding windows or a skylight. Are you searching for silence? Build a stand-alone office shed in the quietest part of your yard. The better you understand your work needs, the more clarity you’ll bring to your remodeling project.

Factors to Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen

Careful planning is the cornerstone of a successful kitchen remodel.

At Marvista, we help guide homeowners through every step of the process, ensuring we take all of their wants and needs into consideration. When planning your kitchen remodel, it’s essential to keep these factors in mind:

Layout & Functionality

Whether you want an open-concept or traditional kitchen layout, it’s important to develop a plan that maximizes workflow by adhering to the kitchen work triangle concept that keeps equal space between your sink, stove, and fridge.

Cabinetry & Storage

From custom cabinetry to pre-fabricated options, choosing smart storage solutions like pull-out shelves and built-in organizers can make all the difference in your kitchen’s functionality.

Countertops & Surfaces

Our team offers a wide range of popular materials for countertops and surfaces, such as quartz, granite, and butcher block, each of which boasts different advantages in terms of durability and maintenance requirements.

Appliances & Fixtures

Choosing energy-efficient appliances and integrating smart technologies into your culinary space can help lower utility bills and create a modernized workspace that enhances your home value.

Lighting & Aesthetics

It’s important to consider the role of task, ambient, and accent lighting, selecting finishes and color schemes that match your style while enhancing visibility throughout your culinary workspace.

Budgeting & Financing

When planning for your kitchen remodel, be sure to set realistic expectations for costs and set aside extra finances for contingencies. Marvista offers plenty of financing options to help minimize stress during the remodeling process.

The Value of Building a Home Office

Remote work is becoming the norm more and more every year.

Sixty-five percent of workers say they achieve more when working from home. Home offices also cut out commute time and offer unparalleled comfort. Your new workspace can be as quiet as you need it to be. There are no water station conversations or your co-workers’ perpetually ringing phones to block out — only you, your computer, and the birds outside your window.

Your new room will affect your wallet and practical work needs. Home offices offer an 87% return on investment, so when you’re ready to sell your home, your renovation will pay for itself. It’ll affect your wallet in the short term, too. If your home is your main place of business or used exclusively for work, you’re probably eligible for a tax deduction. Your materials, furniture, insurance, and property taxes can all take a large chunk out of your IRS contributions. Add running costs, and your office can earn you more than you spend on renovation.

Contact Marvista Design + Build today to start your home office renovation. We proudly serve homeowners in the Pittsburgh and Squirrel Hill areas.

Things to Consider for Your Home Office Addition

If you’re building a new room, you’ll probably want to choose a quiet space away from your kitchen and street.

If you’re seeing clients from home, a separate outdoor entryway will keep your home/work boundaries in place. Your new home office should reflect your practical needs, so build it around your work habits and preferences. The better you understand your organizational and aesthetic needs, the better your results will be.

The Different Types of Additions We Do

At Marvista Design + Build, we offer expert remodeling for every room in the home, from blissful bathrooms to upgraded kitchens. Unlike traditional remodeling companies, we build design into the process. Our creative talent will see you through every phase of your office additions, from construction to the finishing touches. We work with a huge array of styles and trends. We do:

  • Custom cabinets and countertops
  • Lighting, including task and toe-kick options
  • Office expansions
  • Full-service renovations
  • Storage solutions
  • Appliance installations
  • Small office bathroom remodeling

With so many services available, you’ll soon have a home office you’ll never want to leave.

Why Choose Marvista For Your Office Addition?

Marvista goes beyond traditional renovations.

Our design + build service structure gives you access to professional home stylists. Aesthetics should never be an afterthought, particularly when you’re working with a room that has such a powerful impact on your occupational health. Our full-service renovations and expansions will fulfill your aesthetic goals as much as they do your practical needs.

We’ll work side by side with you in every phase of your project. Our 3D software will show you your results long before we arrive on-site. We’re always in touch with décor trends, but we also keep a close eye on the aesthetics of your existing architecture and interior. Renovations should blend seamlessly with your existing home, after all.

Home Additions

If you’ve outgrown your home but love where you live, a well-planned addition can change everything. Whether it’s a larger kitchen, a new primary suite, a second story, or space for extended family, we handle everything from zoning and permitting to final punch list.

Our design-build model means we look at the big picture—how the addition will tie into your existing home, what systems need to be updated, and how to make the space feel like it’s always been there. No handoffs between designer and builder, and no surprises halfway through.

New Home Construction

Over the last 15+ years, our team has built dozens of homes from the ground up across Pittsburgh—from infill lots in tight city neighborhoods to new builds on wide-open land. If you’ve got a lot and a big idea, we know how to take it from dirt to done.

Our design + build process keeps everything under one roof: we handle the architecture, permitting, selections, materials, and construction—no bouncing between firms or chasing down answers. You get a clear plan, one point of contact, and a home that’s built to work beautifully for how you live.

Second Story Additions

Expand upward without compromise. Whether adding bedrooms, a private retreat, or a complete second level, our second-story additions maximize space without sacrificing design cohesion.

Thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed, these additions feel like they were always meant to be, enhancing both function and architectural elegance.

Kitchens

The kitchen does a lot of heavy lifting in your home—it’s where people gather, where meals happen, and where the day starts and ends. We’ve remodeled everything from compact galley kitchens to wide-open spaces with massive islands and hidden storage.

Our design-build team will help you figure out what actually works for your family—whether it’s better lighting, more prep space, smarter appliance placement, or adding a pantry. We’ll walk you through layout options, cabinetry styles, and finishes that make sense for your lifestyle.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms should work well and look good—but they also need to hold up to daily life. Whether you're dealing with poor layout, dated fixtures, or lack of storage, we’ll help you reimagine the space with better function and smarter design.

We’ve built everything from sleek powder rooms to spa-style primary bathrooms. We’ll guide you through materials that hold up to moisture and wear, storage solutions that actually work, and layout changes that make a big difference. We also flag issues like water pressure, ventilation, and code—before you even start.

Primary Suites

Your private retreat should feel effortless, elegant, and entirely your own.

From reimagining layouts to creating spa-inspired baths and tailored dressing spaces, Marvista provides custom home remodeling solutions that transform primary suites into tranquil sanctuaries designed for comfort, luxury, and seamless living.

Whole Home Remodeling

Sometimes it’s not one room—it’s the whole house. Whether you’ve just bought a fixer-upper or your current home needs a serious update, we can rework your entire space to better suit how you live today.

We’ll help you figure out what stays, what changes, and how to prioritize your investment. From structural updates and layout changes to finishes and fixture selections, our team keeps the process clear and on track—so you're not managing ten different players or chasing down details.

Older Homes

Pittsburgh has no shortage of charm—and no shortage of surprises hiding behind the walls. We’ve spent the last 15+ years remodeling older homes all over the city, from century-old brick houses to post-war ranches.

That means we know how to work with plaster, knob-and-tube, sagging floors, oddball additions, and all the other quirks that come with age. Our goal isn’t to erase the character—it’s to make the home work better for how you live now, without losing what makes it special.

Basements

Basements can be a lot more than storage space. Whether you want a guest suite, a media room, a home gym, or a quiet place to work, we’ll help you get the most out of the square footage you already have.

We consider moisture control, ceiling height, egress, lighting, and sound—all the stuff that makes a basement feel finished and comfortable, not just renovated. And, because we handle everything from layout to construction, you don’t need to worry about chasing permits or coordinating trades.

Decks

A deck is an extension of your home, not just something tacked on. We design decks that actually work for your lifestyle—multi-levels, built-in seating, space for a grill or fire pit, whatever makes sense for how you entertain or relax.

We use durable materials and think through all the details (like lighting, drainage, or storage), and we make sure it ties into your home both structurally and visually. We also take care of permits and make sure everything is built to code, so you don’t have to second-guess anything down the line.

Aging-in-Place

A home should support every stage of life. Our aging-in-place renovations prioritize accessibility without compromising style.

Thoughtful updates—such as barrier-free showers, wider doorways, and discreet safety enhancements, as well as modern amenities such as home elevators—ensure your home remains as beautiful as it is functional, allowing you to continue living comfortably in the home you love.