Craftsman Recrafted
When Craftsman detailing leaves the scene, the scene opens up.
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Before - Entry with Columns & Closet
After - Entry Visually Expanded, Sidelights Longer
After - Expansive Work Flow, Views Opened
Before - Awkward Elevated Bar Seating
Divided Room, Dark & Choppy
Before - Half Walls Enclosed Rooms
After - Island Seating, Upgraded Finishes & Appliances
After - Non-Structural Walls Out
Before - Contrived Room Divisions, Formica Counters
Before - Dropped Doorways, Cutesy Fireplace, Carpeting
After - Doorway Gone, FP Proportioned, Hardwood Floors, Full Window Wall
Before - Entry Closet & Dining Half-Walls
After - Entry Closet Out, Grid Dining Divider
Craftsman Recrafted
This Craftsman wannabe had 10 kitschy columns that topped half-wall room dividers, awkward hallways angled off toward bedrooms, doors & windows sized too small and set too low. The finishing included pressed crown molding & chair rails in the dining area, an off-the-shelf fireplace surround in the living room, purple & white tiles, blue Formica, & under-sized appliances. A pot-belly stove was scrunched into a corner, mock river rock pasted on the entry columns. Maybe the original designer felt these contrivances would resonate authentic character….since they don’t, why not mix in contemporary?
Project Profile
Knock out the half-walls, the columns, the moldings, the low entry doorways, the fireplaces. Patch walls & ceilings as necessary.
Improve floor plan without moving structural walls or plumbing.
Gut the kitchen & master bath. Upgrade cabinets, appliances, fixtures, lighting, all surfaces. Redesign fireplace. Replace doors.
Hardwood floors, new bedroom carpet. Paint inside & out.
Expand views with larger windows but gain privacy from neighboring homes.
Stick to the tight budget buck! (Compromise, compromise...)