21st Street Cottage Remodel

By SF Design Build
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SF Design Build was hired to remodel this 1800's cottage in the Mission District of San Francisco. The entire structure was re-built from foundation to roof.

The exterior respects the original structure, with modern and refined updates. Inside the concrete and pine floors, white cabinets and walls with carefully placed dark accent paint, combine to create a spacious yet cozy feeling which is unexpected given the small footprint!

Worth noting is the beautiful original window we brought back to life, as seen in the bedroom photos.

Photos: Ana Kamin
Styling: Sarah Owen

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Modern home with Exterior, Wood Siding Material, House, and Shingles Roof Material. The existing cottage was so run down and neglected it was not livable. The new exterior follows the existing form of the structure with all new building materials for a fresh and timeless look. Photo of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

The existing cottage was so run down and neglected it was not livable. The new exterior follows the existing form of the structure with all new building materials for a fresh and timeless look.

Modern home with Kitchen, White Cabinet, Range, Refrigerator, Ceiling Lighting, Dishwasher, Concrete Floor, Range Hood, Engineered Quartz Counter, and Undermount Sink. The functional one-wall kitchen is open to the first floor dining and living area. Photo 2 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

The functional one-wall kitchen is open to the first floor dining and living area.

Modern home with Kitchen, Undermount Sink, White Cabinet, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range, Engineered Quartz Counter, Ceiling Lighting, Concrete Floor, and Range Hood. A built-in Liebherr refrigerator pairs well with the bright white cabinets and concrete floors. Photo 3 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

A built-in Liebherr refrigerator pairs well with the bright white cabinets and concrete floors.

Modern home with Kitchen, Range Hood, Range, Ceiling Lighting, White Cabinet, Undermount Sink, Concrete Floor, and Engineered Quartz Counter. Photo 4 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos
Modern home with Dining Room, Chair, Table, and Concrete Floor. Photo 5 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos
Modern home with Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Chair, Table, Accent Lighting, Bench, and Concrete Floor. The built-in window seat can double as a guest bed. Photo 6 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

The built-in window seat can double as a guest bed.

Modern home with Staircase and Wood Tread. Pine stairs lead to the second floor bathroom and bedroom. Photo 7 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

Pine stairs lead to the second floor bathroom and bedroom.

Modern home with Staircase and Wood Tread. Photo 8 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos
Modern home with Bedroom, Bed, Wall Lighting, Accent Lighting, and Light Hardwood Floor. Most of the windows and doors needed to be replaced with new, but luckily we were able to salvage and re-use this beautiful arch-top window. Photo 9 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

Most of the windows and doors needed to be replaced with new, but luckily we were able to salvage and re-use this beautiful arch-top window.

Modern home with Bedroom, Wall Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Light Hardwood Floor, Bed, and Accent Lighting. A cozy and private sleeping nook with beautiful natural light. Photo 10 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

A cozy and private sleeping nook with beautiful natural light.

Modern home with Storage Room and Shelves Storage Type. Pine wood shelves that match the flooring with a painted back wall add contrast to the other end of the bedroom. Photo 11 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

Pine wood shelves that match the flooring with a painted back wall add contrast to the other end of the bedroom.

Modern home with Bath Room, Enclosed Shower, Wall Lighting, Accent Lighting, Ceramic Tile Wall, Undermount Sink, Ceramic Tile Floor, Wall Mount Sink, Engineered Quartz Counter, and One Piece Toilet. The full bathroom includes Ann Sacks tiles, a wall-hung toilet and a black and white color scheme. Photo 12 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

The full bathroom includes Ann Sacks tiles, a wall-hung toilet and a black and white color scheme.

Modern home with Bath Room, Enclosed Shower, Ceramic Tile Wall, Accent Lighting, One Piece Toilet, Ceramic Tile Floor, and Wall Lighting. A skylight brings in natural light and creates the feeling of a higher ceiling in the shower. Photo 13 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

A skylight brings in natural light and creates the feeling of a higher ceiling in the shower.

Modern home with Storage Room and Shelves Storage Type. Photo 14 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos
Modern home with Hallway and Light Hardwood Floor. Photo 15 of 21st Street Cottage RemodelView Photos

Credits

Posted By
SF Design Build
@sfdesignbuild
Photographer
  • Ana Kamin
Bedrooms
  • 1
    • Full Baths
  • 1
    • Structure
  • House (Single Residence)
    • Year
  • 2017

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