“This Spanish style home in Winnetka had a beautiful foundation but, as with all things, needed some restoring after time had taken a toll,” says Normandy Designer Vince Weber. “The homeowners were adamant about staying true to the style of this Spanish home, because it made the project so unique and interesting.” It’s best to become as familiar as possible with styles of homes, so you can make appropriate updates that complement the existing features. “For this home renovation, the homeowners wanted the original, wearing stucco replaced with a yellow stucco,” says Vince, “From a design standpoint, it was a perfect idea to complement the home’s unique style.”

“Once the exterior was wrapping up, we moved to the kitchen, which needed a complete update,” commented Vince. “The homeowners wanted an open layout, which is a huge kitchen trend right now.” A new scheme was created for the kitchen. One of the main features of the kitchen was the stucco hood, which complemented the home’s history and the stucco on the exterior of the house. The range hood also created visual interest in the kitchen and a centering focal point. “After finishing the kitchen, powder room and other miscellaneous updates, we focused on the second floor to update the master bedroom and master bath,” says Vince. “The entire home now functions to meet the homeowners’ everyday needs and still boasts the rich heritage of the home, which was the overall goal.”

The home received a Remodeling Excellence Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Chicagoland and is admired by industry peers for Vince's ability to restore this Spanish style home.

To learn more about Normandy Designer Vince Weber, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/team/vince-weber/