West Thirteenth

This property was renovated to continue as a rental. However, the owner wanted it to be more functional and keep its original 20's look and feel. This home sat empty for many years and had fallen into major disrepair. The walls were plaster and cracked beyond repair, the ceilings were acoustical tile, the furnace was in the living room, the kitchen was large, void of cabinets and had no access to the back yard. The only access to the second bedroom and bath was through one bedroom.

What was done.

• Floor Plan: In the living room we removed the furnace and relocated it by the kitchen. We opened the wall up between the bath room and the two bedrooms, thus creating a hallway and making access to these rooms from the main part of the house. The owner had the second bedroom made larger by enclosing a back porch area. In this room we built the interior walls creating a walk-in closet and a laundry area. In the other bedroom we built a closet and closed it off from the living room, giving it new access from the new hallway.  

• Kitchen: We built an area to house the furnace and took the bump-out pantry and turned it into an entryway for access to the back yard. We installed new white kitchen cabinets, counter tops, sink and faucet and new vinyl flooring.

• Whole house changes. We capped all walls and ceilings with drywall. We blew insulation into exterior walls and attic. We Installed new interior doors and trim to match existing. 

• Utilities: All plumbing, electrical and furnace were replaced with new.