Whole house remodel
58 Taylor Street, a historic row house built in 1890. When the homeowner purchased the building, it was in serious disrepair; the building was literally condemned by the City and not habitable by humans. The water and power were off. The roof was collapsing. The pipes had frozen at some point, burst, and the basement floor was partially demolished.
Condemned by the City
Water damage, abandoned items, dead animals, bees, partially demolished rooms, and a collapsing fence–there was no issues not present at the Taylor Street property.
Completely gutted
Even though much of the house was stripped, ultimately we needed to gut the entire structure before we could fully assess what needed repair, decide on an updated floor plan, and begin work in earnest.
Updated floor plan
Our final layout:
basement with laundry
first floor with an open floor plan, galley kitchen, and large living space
second floor with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
updated backyard space
Notable features
Since we were essentially starting from scratch, we were able to make a lot of decisions that might not have been available to us were we doing a less substantial renovation project. In addition to updating every major system (plumbing, electrical, etc.) we also replaced the roof and added new front & back porches.
Inside we decided to leave the interior shared wall exposed, adding a warm brick feature that highlighted the history and architectural uniqueness of the building.
Be bold
Our interior designer will tell you not to be afraid of color–instead, be intentional with it.
A fresh start for a historic building
The final renovation represents a true labor of love and our first large-scale project. We learned so much working on this house and we’re incredibly proud of the work we did.
