1980s ranch nestled within the tall native oak trees
Beautiful blueprint for an open concept. My mission was to allow for as much natural light to enter the space as possible. To achieve this, I also needed to eliminate any design elements that absorbed light such as the wood panel wall and popcorn ceiling.
Open, bright and clean. The original cedar beams in the vaulted ceiling are now the showcase of this 1980 ranch. 2 tons of limestone removed, popcorn ceiling, wood paneling and linoleum floor were just a few of the items that were replaced with more modern finishes.
Laminate flooring and dated light fixtures. The limestone wall is blocking the view into the kitchen.
The addition of modern fixtures, white oak flooring and the removal of the limestone wall makes this space feel open and luxurious.
The cedar wood paneling on the fireplace, skylights and bookshelf are making this living room feel like a dark cabin.
Limestone now replaces the wood paneling that existed above the fireplace, giving the fireplace a stoic presence in this living space. Skylights painted to allow more for more sunlight. Wood paneling removed from the bookshelf and replaced with custom beams.
Another shot of the limestone wall as well as the drop ceiling in the kitchen. A popular design choice in the 70s/80s, the drop ceiling served no purpose other than aesthetics.
Custom tile work outlines where the limestone wall once existed. Recessed lighting covers the new custom island and quartz countertops. An intentional and thoughtful kitchen remodel.
A close up of the original kitchen. Particle board countertops, electric appliances and fluorescent light bulbs above in the drop ceiling.
Custom pantry above the refrigerator. Custom island counter with room for seating. Refaced and painted cabinets. Gas line installed for modern oven/cooktop with a matching hood range. New backsplash and teak floating shelves tie everything together.
Cramped and dark corner of the original kitchen
Replacing the upper cabinets with the custom open pantry. Black appliances were chosen to play off of the custom tile work installed by the original owner.
Beautiful blueprint for a vanity area outside of the main bath. Carpet, wallpaper, drop ceilings and popcorn textures are all consuming natural light from the large window
Tasteful and modern finishes throughout
1980s wallpaper, drop ceilings, old light fixtures etc.
Small toilet/shower area was made even smaller by a swinging door. The frosted glass barn door solved for space conservation as well as allowing light to transfer into and out of this small space, creating the illusion of a larger bathroom
Partition wall separating the toilet/bath from the vanity was restricting natural light from entering the home.
Removal of the partition wall was exactly what this bathroom remodel needed
Philips hue lights in action during the evening