This 1924 Bungalow had been gutted and parts of it had been framed. The wiring had been completed and batt insulation placed in the walls, but it had cabin feel as it lacked drywall and finishes. As the story unfolded, we learned that the client’s husband, a self-taught carpenter, had been doing the work over a number of years. He died suddenly and she needed to complete the project. It was a whole-house renovation—exterior and interior. • FIRST FLOOR: Our client wanted an open floorplan to connect the living room, dining room, and kitchen. She also wanted a new powder room and a more modern fireplace surround.
• SECOND FLOOR. She wanted to finish the master bedroom and convert a walk-in closet into a bath to create a true master suite. We moved the laundry from the basement to a closet outside the master bedroom.
• ATTIC. She wanted a cool studio space in the unfinished attic. We reconfigured the stairs her husband had built to access the space.
• EXTERIOR. New siding, roofing and windows.
The owner, a graphic artist, describes her style as “transitional, but leaning toward contemporary” and “warm an inviting, but calming at the same time.” With her background, she also has an eye for detail and color. Our designer worked closely with her to make sure the renovation reflects her personal style.