Original Floor Plan |
Can you see the feature that stayed the same? The doorway on the right! |
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Original Floor Plan |
Can you see the feature that stayed the same? The doorway on the right! |
Typically, when you think about a room that takes a lot of wear and tear like a foyer/mudroom and laundry room, you think about utilitarian surfaces and finishes. But we wanted to do just the opposite to Romance the Ranch. We wanted these spaces to be beautiful, so we created custom built ins and added antique elements for a bit of a WOW!
Opening up wall from garage to kitchen |
But we didn't want it to be a blank boring space, so we planned lots of special finishes. We started with a tile that would mimic terrazzo and wood. It has a slightly rough finish, so it won't be slippery when wet. So important when you're coming in the door with ice and snow on your boots!
And I wanted to add some antique elements, to give the room some more character. So I spent weeks stripping layer upon layer of paint from an antique newel post and balusters - what a difference that made!
Rarely has the exterior of a house that we've done changed so much! This 1950's ranch had a cobbled together appearance, with a garage that appeared larger than the house. Plus with its mismatched siding, mismatched roofing and a never used front door, it was time for a change.
How did we do it? We had big plans, but it was a lot of work. First step was enclosing the odd alcove and making it interior space (a brand new ensuite bathroom!!).