PARK CITIEs flip house

This 1920’s home was renovated in 2000 and operated as a rental home for twelve years. Everything that was still original needed to be replaced, and there was a lot of wear and tear from renters. Along be looking worn down, and the finishes were inexpensive, not well thought out, and did not compliment the character of the original architecture.

The challenge was to combine the modern updates with the original character, all while staying within a reasonable budget. The fireplace in the entry was no longer in working condition, and the front door had cracked window panes and wood rot. The kitchen was not well planned, and the counters were laminate sheets that were chipping and pulling apart. The master bedroom, bathroom, and closet were all very small. There was also a smsall, unusable room connected to it that looked like a sunroom that was enclosed at one point. The backyard was essentially a pile of dirt, and all the plants were dead.

We did not have a budget to pick out expensive materials, so we had to come up with creative solutions to use basic materials in an elevated way. Shiplap and white subway tile help to create clean lines, and the walls in the house were painted either grey or blue. We chose a pretty wallpaper for the dining area to elevate this small, central space. The biggest project was opening up the master bedroom and expanding both the closet and the bathroom in there. We saved money by not changing anything to the exterior and did not completely remove the load-bearing wall in the space. Curtains were hung to create a warm, soothing environment, and helped to create a tranquil space to place the bed. We also scraped up the backyard and laid down turf to better utilize this space - simple yet effective!