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Forever Home

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Location
Houston, Texas
Year
1920
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Traditional
While the house was raised to bring it off the ground, a new entrance was built with brick walkways, brick steps, custom handrails and railings to give his old bungalow a majestic feel. A new parking pad in this cramped area gave guests designated parking when visiting.
While the house was raised to bring it off the ground, a new entrance was built with brick walkways, brick steps, custom handrails and railings to give his old bungalow a majestic feel. A new parking pad in this cramped area gave guests designated parking when visiting.
A new parking pad in this cramped area gave guests designated parking when visiting. The antique chicago brick was laid in a framed herringbone pattern to provide more visual interest and to set the tone for the home.
A new parking pad in this cramped area gave guests designated parking when visiting. The antique chicago brick was laid in a framed herringbone pattern to provide more visual interest and to set the tone for the home.
A new walkway with the antique Chicago brick in the framed herringbone layout provided a lush entrance through the gate.
A new walkway with the antique Chicago brick in the framed herringbone layout provided a lush entrance through the gate.
A new walkway with the antique Chicago brick in the framed herringbone layout provided a lush entrance through the gate.
A new walkway with the antique Chicago brick in the framed herringbone layout provided a lush entrance through the gate.
Beams were added to the large living room to give a majestic feel for the home. Each room had it's own beam & crown configuration to provide visual interest throughout the home.
Beams were added to the large living room to give a majestic feel for the home. Each room had it's own beam & crown configuration to provide visual interest throughout the home.
Beams were added to the large living room to give a majestic feel for the home. Each room had it's own beam & crown configuration to provide visual interest throughout the home. Walls were resurfaced to a museum quality to add elegance to this home.
Beams were added to the large living room to give a majestic feel for the home. Each room had it's own beam & crown configuration to provide visual interest throughout the home. Walls were resurfaced to a museum quality to add elegance to this home.
The dining room was renovated by fixing the floors, adding trim to the pillars and updating the seating at the dining room to provide better flow throughout the house.
The dining room was renovated by fixing the floors, adding trim to the pillars and updating the seating at the dining room to provide better flow throughout the house.
The old kitchen space was renovated to include pantry storage for the new kitchen, a wine bar for entertaining, a desk for the homeowners and laundry facilities / additional storage.
The old kitchen space was renovated to include pantry storage for the new kitchen, a wine bar for entertaining, a desk for the homeowners and laundry facilities / additional storage.
The old kitchen space was renovated to include pantry storage for the new kitchen, a wine bar for entertaining, a desk for the homeowners and laundry facilities / additional storage. The image behind the desk was taken by the homeowner and reproduced as wallpaper to add a personal touch to the desk.
The old kitchen space was renovated to include pantry storage for the new kitchen, a wine bar for entertaining, a desk for the homeowners and laundry facilities / additional storage. The image behind the desk was taken by the homeowner and reproduced as wallpaper to add a personal touch to the desk.
The kitchen in the new addition included high-end appliances, a seating area for everyday use, custom made 10' doors and custom beam work to tie the new addition to the older home.
The kitchen in the new addition included high-end appliances, a seating area for everyday use, custom made 10' doors and custom beam work to tie the new addition to the older home.
The kitchen in the new addition included high-end appliances, a seating area for everyday use, custom made 10' doors and custom beam work to tie the new addition to the older home. A large window was placed over the sink to allow natural light to permeate the space throughout the day.
The kitchen in the new addition included high-end appliances, a seating area for everyday use, custom made 10' doors and custom beam work to tie the new addition to the older home. A large window was placed over the sink to allow natural light to permeate the space throughout the day.
The hallway was updated with stained headboard ceiling and crown as well as antique light fixtures to accentuate the heritage of the home.
The hallway was updated with stained headboard ceiling and crown as well as antique light fixtures to accentuate the heritage of the home.
The master suite was updated with custom wall paper, new lighting, and furnishings that brought elegance to the homeowners favorite space. Beams were added to "hide" the different ceiling heights in this section of the house.
The master suite was updated with custom wall paper, new lighting, and furnishings that brought elegance to the homeowners favorite space. Beams were added to "hide" the different ceiling heights in this section of the house.
The master suite was updated with custom wall paper, new lighting, and furnishings that brought elegance to the homeowners favorite space. Beams were added to "hide" the different ceiling heights in this section of the house.
The master suite was updated with custom wall paper, new lighting, and furnishings that brought elegance to the homeowners favorite space. Beams were added to "hide" the different ceiling heights in this section of the house.
The entrance to the new ensuite incorporated pocket doors to maximize floor space. 2 new closets with french pocket doors created a dressing area for the homeowners who previously had 2 small closets flanking the windows in the bedroom.
The entrance to the new ensuite incorporated pocket doors to maximize floor space. 2 new closets with french pocket doors created a dressing area for the homeowners who previously had 2 small closets flanking the windows in the bedroom.
The new master bath featured custom cabinetry, an antique clawfoot tub, a walk-in shower and his and hers vanities as well as a water closet with opaque glass doors to allow light to flood the bathroom and dressing area in the mornings.
The new master bath featured custom cabinetry, an antique clawfoot tub, a walk-in shower and his and hers vanities as well as a water closet with opaque glass doors to allow light to flood the bathroom and dressing area in the mornings.
A new deck was built on the back of the house at the same height as the interior floors. This become one of the favorite areas of the homeowners as it gave them a birds eye view of the large side yard.
A new deck was built on the back of the house at the same height as the interior floors. This become one of the favorite areas of the homeowners as it gave them a birds eye view of the large side yard.
A little nook on the side of the garage offered a quiet getaway when needed.
A little nook on the side of the garage offered a quiet getaway when needed.

Details

Square Feet
2450
Lot Size
7800
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2

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From LeavittHaas

Updated a craftsman bungalow for the evolving need of this family, we added an addition to the back of the house to give the homeowners a new kitchen / great room as well as a new master ensuite. Renovating the existing house gave them the updated look with historic elements they wanted to make the house flow. The exterior was renovated with hardscaping, landscaping and new paint for the home.