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The renovation opened the kitchen to the living space and added an island for increased prep and storage space.
The renovation opened the kitchen to the living space and added an island for increased prep and storage space.
French doors, exposed timber, and an organic palette transformed the living room, bringing in tons of light and a warming atmosphere.
French doors, exposed timber, and an organic palette transformed the living room, bringing in tons of light and a warming atmosphere.
The front door’s glass opening is accentuated by narrow extruded aluminum frames. The muntin bars are finished in an rich onyx shade to match the framing, and the pattern of the performance divided lites complements the rest of the custom Kolbe Ultra Series windows and doors throughout the house.
The front door’s glass opening is accentuated by narrow extruded aluminum frames. The muntin bars are finished in an rich onyx shade to match the framing, and the pattern of the performance divided lites complements the rest of the custom Kolbe Ultra Series windows and doors throughout the house.
The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.
The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.
In the primary bath, marble tile and accents along with brass fixtures lends an elevated touch.
In the primary bath, marble tile and accents along with brass fixtures lends an elevated touch.
By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.
By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.
Introducing a new gable over the entry and lifting the roof line created a new view corridor towards Pike's Peak, and helped draw more daylight inside.
Introducing a new gable over the entry and lifting the roof line created a new view corridor towards Pike's Peak, and helped draw more daylight inside.
The couple completed their restoration in 2022. They repointed the original brick, which was in good shape.
The couple completed their restoration in 2022. They repointed the original brick, which was in good shape.
The windows were replaced with new, larger units on the lakeside wall, as well as sliding glass doors, and a slat detail added to the space between the headers and the ceiling. The back wall now has rift-sawn red oak cabinetry and paneling.
The windows were replaced with new, larger units on the lakeside wall, as well as sliding glass doors, and a slat detail added to the space between the headers and the ceiling. The back wall now has rift-sawn red oak cabinetry and paneling.
When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.
When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.