Proven Methods to Bring Modern Conveniences to Classic Homes

June 19, 2024

From Tudors to Georgian Revivals, we expertly remodel homes filled with character, enhancing their existing charm while embracing the conveniences of modern living. We tackle a diverse array of projects, each as sophisticated as the homes themselves. These are the common requests we receive from our homeowners.

Reimagine Your Floor Plan

Many homeowners need more space and functionality in their kitchens, primary suites, or bathrooms. Depending on your needs, this could mean expanding the kitchen, adding a mudroom, or converting your attic into a livable space. Adapting the floor plan of your home can significantly enhance its functionality.

For the homeowners of our Tangletown Untangled remodel, we relocated a powder room and removed two hall closets. This new floor plan allowed us to expand the kitchen layout and add an expansive island within the existing footprint.

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Widen Your Doorways

Older homes often have defined rooms with limited movement and standard-width doorways that block sightlines, conversation, and flow. Our homeowners donโ€™t always want to create an open floor plan, they often wish to widen doorways to foster better connections within the home while retaining the comfort of defined spaces.

With the Tangletown Transformation homeowners, we designed an arched opening between the kitchen and dining room adding personality and character to the space as well as functionality and flow.

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Smarter Storage Solutions

Walk-in closets, mudrooms, and pantries are frequently lacking in homes built before 1980. We maximize space with full-height custom cabinetry, hidden storage, and a blend of closed and open storage options to maintain optimal character, charm, and increased functionality. The residents of our Linden Hills Tudor home desired a pantry and mudroom to accommodate their young family.

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Building an Addition

If you require more space than your home currently has, several options exist to expand your home while preserving character. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach, we tailor design concepts to complement and enhance your homeโ€™s existing character.

When building an addition, you can match the original style of the home through flooring, custom cabinetry, and millwork. For theย Artful Additionย project in Lynnhurst, the homeowners desired an addition that honored the existing character.

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Weโ€™ve also worked with homeowners who want to take a different approach. You can create a transitional space that harmonizes the old with the new. Or, you can follow the lead of our Embracing Contrast homeowners who decided to make a splash with their cantilevered addition.  

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Revitalizing Character

As homes age, rich architectural details can lose their luster due to neglect, age, or other circumstances. These imperfections provide an opportunity to reinvent and restore your home. Meticulous carpentry and quality craftsmanship are essential to preserving and expanding the character of your home for years to come.

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In every home remodel, our goal is to maintain the unique charm of your home while enhancing its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether preserving historical elements or incorporating new design features that complement the original style, we are dedicated to bringing out the best in your home. Speak to a project advisor today to begin your homeโ€™s transformation.