Herm's Inn
Herm’s Inn was originally built in the 20’s. It operated for a few years housing a service station and was then abandoned. In architecture, the history and craftsmanship of a space are important to retain. With Herm’s Inn being a historic building, it was important for me to re-evaluate how the space was originally and to work hard to preserve the old building.
I started by updating the structural integrity of the old building. Extra height was added to the foundation to make the lower level more usable. I used a unique mix of materials throughout the interior and exterior of the building to preserve its historic integrity. I wanted the overall feel of the building to be harmonious between the use of new materials and the historic features. The flooring that you’ll see throughout the main dining area is actually tile that I had laid to look like wood flooring. I also selected aged reclaimed wood in the space to look like it had been there since day one. I used limestone walls in the lower level (where you will find private dining and reception rooms) to give a nod to the historic stone walls that were used in the foundation of the original building. The doors were made in white oak and distressed to look like they could be the original doors.
In the dining area hang the original signs that once hung under the porte-cochere. Herm’s Inn is located in Logan on Canyon Road just before you enter Logan Canyon so it was once the “first and last chance for lunch”!
The client for whom I was doing the renovation owns Cache Valley Electric so I incorporated an electrical aesthetic. I custom designed metal brackets for the lighting behind the bar and in each booth. If you notice, the light fixtures over the booths look like utility lights that have been strung. The booths have dimmers for each light, outlets for electronics and wi-fi capability. Perfect for a college town! I had the tables custom designed to have an industrial French look. The table legs are made of real industrial valves and pluming parts.
There is a seasonal dining room that I designed to look like an outdoor patio using limestone pavers and timber. The windows stack and slide open completely, opening the patio to the beautiful outdoors.
Another unique feature I created was the concrete trough sink that sits in between the men’s and women’s restroom. It is not behind doors but out in a common area. I wanted to create a space where customers could come and wash-up before lunch.
After the renovation was complete I received many comments from people with ties to the original structure, and family of Herm that were nostalgic, amazed and excited about the buildings transformation. Herm’s Inn is now not only a delightfully renovated space but a delicious eatery! The experience is well worth a trip to Logan.
I started by updating the structural integrity of the old building. Extra height was added to the foundation to make the lower level more usable. I used a unique mix of materials throughout the interior and exterior of the building to preserve its historic integrity. I wanted the overall feel of the building to be harmonious between the use of new materials and the historic features. The flooring that you’ll see throughout the main dining area is actually tile that I had laid to look like wood flooring. I also selected aged reclaimed wood in the space to look like it had been there since day one. I used limestone walls in the lower level (where you will find private dining and reception rooms) to give a nod to the historic stone walls that were used in the foundation of the original building. The doors were made in white oak and distressed to look like they could be the original doors.
In the dining area hang the original signs that once hung under the porte-cochere. Herm’s Inn is located in Logan on Canyon Road just before you enter Logan Canyon so it was once the “first and last chance for lunch”!
The client for whom I was doing the renovation owns Cache Valley Electric so I incorporated an electrical aesthetic. I custom designed metal brackets for the lighting behind the bar and in each booth. If you notice, the light fixtures over the booths look like utility lights that have been strung. The booths have dimmers for each light, outlets for electronics and wi-fi capability. Perfect for a college town! I had the tables custom designed to have an industrial French look. The table legs are made of real industrial valves and pluming parts.
There is a seasonal dining room that I designed to look like an outdoor patio using limestone pavers and timber. The windows stack and slide open completely, opening the patio to the beautiful outdoors.
Another unique feature I created was the concrete trough sink that sits in between the men’s and women’s restroom. It is not behind doors but out in a common area. I wanted to create a space where customers could come and wash-up before lunch.
After the renovation was complete I received many comments from people with ties to the original structure, and family of Herm that were nostalgic, amazed and excited about the buildings transformation. Herm’s Inn is now not only a delightfully renovated space but a delicious eatery! The experience is well worth a trip to Logan.
