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Though this 1920's bungalow had been neglected for years, my team and I could spot its potential! Besides the usual "fixer-upper" chores (replacing rotten wood, updating the systems, correcting drainage issues, etc.) we were faced with an unusually small house and lot. To make the whole property feel larger, we maximized outdoor space by building a new deck off the back of the house, re-designing the front steps to accommodate a front yard sitting garden, and creating a path of recycled concrete along the side of the house to unite the two spaces. Additionally, a new color scheme, picket fence, and landscaping really boosted the home's curb appeal and established our "Cozy Cottage" theme.
To make the interior feel more spacious, we uncovered and refinished the hardwood floors in the living and dining room and painted the walls the same shade of sage green. Since these rooms were open to one another, the continuity of color and flooring materials established an easy transition from one to the other. The rest of the home's colors shared a similar tonal intensity, from the sunny yellow kitchen to the tawny and taupe bedrooms, which resulted in visual interest as well as overall interior unity.
