Matching Love of the Neighborhood to a Newly Reimagined Home
When we first met with the homeowners at their King’s Ridge neighborhood house, we knew SoBo would be a good fit. Their home was built in 1989 and was ready for some updates. The kitchen still had the original cabinets and countertops. It had a compartmental floor plan that made them feel isolated from the living room and the dining felt distant during social interactions. The primary bath was also nearing (or had reached) the end of its functional life. Plus the architecture at the time was into angled walls and archways, which made the spaces feel dated.
To move or update?
The owners had explored the option of moving but found little that they liked on the market. It made them realize that they enjoyed their neighborhood, so they didn’t really want to leave. Plus the house had other virtues that were worth keeping. Hence, they decided to invest in their existing home and tailor it to their upcoming needs for the years to come.
The Kitchen
The kitchen became more open and bright and the new island was a game changer for everyday life. During the design phase, we targeted the removal of non-structural walls, saving the owners money in regard to engineering, materials, and labor. The efficiency of the cabinet storage and layout was so much more useful than their old layout. Overall, the kitchen became a great expression of themselves and was nicely balanced for day-to-day living and the occasional social event.
The Bath
The primary bath was another fun transition. Pulling it out of the nineties and into the modern world was very rewarding. We ended up relocating all of the major fixtures – the new layout made so much more sense. In line with the kitchen, they chose modern finishes that expressed their personal style. The bath feels more like a vacation, it truly has an elegant, spa-like feel.
Final Result
The economies of scale were working in their favor when they decided to include a remodel of the hall bathroom. Since we already had plumbers, electricians, tile setters, etc. coming through the house for the kitchen and primary bath, it kept costs down for the extra scope. We combined the projects to best utilize the efficiencies of schedule and budget.
The owners were thrilled with the final results, and we were thrilled to match the love they had for their neighborhood to the love of their newly reimagined home.