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Many of us are enamored by the nostalgic charm and character of older homes—I’m one of those people; and as a designer, I’m also attracted to the quality construction built into these homes. However, renovation projects in older homes can often times be an adventure, as you never know quite what you’ll find under the skin. The remodel of this brick classic in a quaint west side Cleveland neighborhood was no exception.
When the homeowners purchased the home, they knew they had some work to do: The property had seen a few updates over the years, but most were merely cosmetic changes. They had lived in the home for about a year when they met with us to discuss their vision for the project: Overall, their kitchen and master bathroom spaces lacked function and aesthetic. The homeowners turned to us to remodel the kitchen, master bath and an adjacent sunroom, to help them make better use of the existing space by creating a more livable and functional layout, along with a fresh, updated look.
This is my first blog post in a series that walks through this exciting remodeling project: Initially, the homeowners considered breaking the project up into two remodeling jobs, but with the bathroom located directly across from the kitchen, it made sense to manage it all as one seamless project. When we first bid out the job, the proposal came in a bit higher than the homeowners had expected. So, we made minor adjustments that brought down the cost, yet didn’t sacrifice quality and the upscale look that the homeowners desired. For example, in both the kitchen and bathroom, we went from a 600 series to a 400 series cabinet; we stayed within our $4/sq. ft. tile budget by selecting 18X18 Marazzi Aida tile with diagonal installation; and we used chrome instead of brushed nickel fixtures throughout. In the end, the homeowners were happy to get the budget numbers in check—and the look they wanted—but without compromising the quality and selections that were most important to them.
In my next blog post we’ll dig into this home renovation project, starting with the kitchen transformation…
The best is yet to come,
Beth Orr
