Category: Remodeling

This Seattle, Washington home, whose project name became The Black Sheep Remodel when Seattle-based design studio SHED Architecture and Design took on the challenge, dates back to 1921. The clapboard bungalow was originally designed to house the area’s burgeoning workforce, equipped with a compact, rectangular floorplan broken up into smaller rooms that aren’t conducive to today’s modern living. SHED undertook the project to integrate the home’s 2,380 square feet of living spaces to establish an open-flow interior while also overhauling the property’s exterior to create a visual connection from the…

The 2,301-square-foot single-family home, which dates to 1897, blends historic charm with coveted modern upgrades. The home, now equipped with a farmhouse-style kitchen, was renovated with timeless design in mind. The highly-anticipated 182-square-foot renovated kitchen features checked floors, stainless steel appliances and two-tone solid wood cabinetry. Additanlloy, the island countertop tastefully matches the backsplash material. “They bought this as a fixer-upper in 2019, and put blood, sweat, and tears into this thing for the last five years,” said Sam Reifman-Packett of the RP Group at Compass, who has the listing.…

In September 2019, Emlen Fischer and Ayla Christman saw a listing for a 1966 modernist home with a low roofline in Palo Alto, California that they couldn’t ignore. The couple had been recreationally looking at houses on weekends simply out of curiosity and activity. Designed by Aaron Green, an architect who was a close associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, and built by Eichler Homes, the 1,590-square-foot house was found to essentially be a time capsule. The home retained most of its original finishes and fixtures, including custom furniture Mr. Green…

A Palm Beach, Florida house, originally built in 1952 was recently renovated under the town’s preservation program for “historically significant” homes and has changed hands in Midtown for a recorded $15.9 million sale. The Georgian-style house was sold by Sotheby’ International Realty agent Elizabeth “Betsy” Sorrel who has renovated and sold six other Palm Beach homes since 2000. The property was purchased by a Florida limited liability company named after the property’s address. That entity is managed by Vernon Nicholas Leopard, as state business records show. A man by that…

A 1960s ranch house located in San Mateo, California, was thought to be a complete tear-down renovation by its owners. “The house lacked flooring, raising concerns about its “livability.’ Wallpaper covered every possible surface, and the bathrooms were original—complete with blue oval tubs and linoleum. Asbestos lurked in the tiles, and the electrical system was outdated knob and tube,” explained Feldman Architecture Owner and Managing Partner Steven Stept who acted as the project principal who oversaw the remodel. In addition to the dated and unfinished attributes, the home also lacked…

Forbes predicts the “Great Renovation” from 2025 to 2035 will transform America’s residential landscape, as 50 million homes change hands, driving over $3 trillion in renovation needs. Fueled by aging housing stock, low new construction rates, and a wave of older homeowners selling, this movement presents immense opportunities for real estate professionals, home service companies, and innovative, eco-friendly, and smart home solutions to thrive. Forbes talks about the dawn of the Great Renovation, a transformative decade set to redefine America’s residential landscape from 2025 to 2035. This movement isn’t a…

A new study finds home remodeling is a hot topic in Florida right now. According to Fort Myers News-Press, new research has revealed the states most eager to fix up their homes, with Florida ranked fourth for biggest desire to revamp their properties.  The study, conducted by real estate company New Jersey Real Estate Network, analyzed 50 different search terms related to remodels, such as ‘bathroom remodel’ and ‘kitchen remodel’ over the last 12 months.  These searches were then scaled against local populations to determine which states are the keenest to…

2023 Remodeler of the Year Elliot Pike provides his design philosophy insights. According to Over the Mountain Journal, when Elliott Pike, owner of ELM Construction, was named 2023 Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Homebuilders at its annual awards event in February, the honor was the culmination of hard work, dedication to quality and an overall commitment to excellence. In other words, Pike said in a half-serious, half-tongue-in-cheek tone of voice, “My goal is to be the Chick-fil-A of remodeling. You can go to Chick-fil-A on any…