A special Historic Prescott home Remodel
When we received the phone call about a remodeling project on a home built in the 1920’s we were thrilled to see what we had to work with! The homeowners reside in the Pacific Northwest, however, they were hoping to restore and remodel their childhood Prescott home. Making this project that much more special.
As older homes go, this home was not built for functionality by today’s standards. Older houses usually have more separation to all rooms instead of an open floor plan. This home had several walls and hallways taking up unnecessary square footage. The original kitchen was extremely small and the washer and dryer were in separate places of the home. In the original master there was no private bath, which was something the homeowners had on their “must have” list. We knew we had our work cut out for us in this Historic Prescott Home Remodel.
How to update an older home?
The homeowners wanted a more modern look, without losing the charm of the 1920s era. They also wanted to updated functionality and add plenty of space to entertain both indoors and outdoors. This was definitely going to be a challenge, however, our team was exited to accept it.
Our first objective was to create a more functional indoor living space. We gutted everything back to the studs and down to the sub-floor. Next we knocked down all the walls that made up two bathrooms, a bedroom, the kitchen and utility space. Now we were ready to rebuild!
We started by creating a real master suite featuring a private bathroom that included a double vanity and a luxury custom shower. The master bedroom now features its own stunning and functional walk in closet. We then turned the original bathroom into a gorgeous guest bathroom. The kitchen is now spacious with plenty of storage. Then by opening up the living room into the kitchen, the home now offers plenty of space to entertain guests.
Fixing the lack of storage
Throughout the entire house, one thing was missing – sufficient storage space. We added Wellborn Cabinetry throughout the home to give the homeowners plenty of room to keep their house organized, while maintaining a cohesive appealing design throughout.
Restoring what we could
Though we overhauled most of the house, it was important to restore what we could. When we pulled up the old carpeting we found sturdy, gorgeous hardwood floors. Jackpot! We opted to repair and refinish the floors, rather than cover them up. Additionally, there was a fireplace that was made of stone and a historic centerpiece of the home; we found it essential to keep.
Don’t forget the outdoor space
Initially, there was little
functional outdoor living space. We changed that by building a rather large redwood deck to give the homeowners some space for outdoor entertaining. We also added a brand new paver patio for additional outdoor living. The combination of pavers, wood, and stone added depth and texture to create a marriage between the old and new of the structure.
If you’re looking to remodel your older home, give our team a call! We would be happy to help review your needs and make recommendations to match your budget. See our post on historic homes here.
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