The homeowners’ challenge was to transform this dated 1986 Golden Valley home using a clean, modern aesthetic. During several phases spanning more than a decade, spaces were remodeled and furniture were updated to create a dramatically different house without moving walls.
The front door was replaced with a glass door that is a bright pink color to contrast with the modern gray palette. The sleek house numbers conceal the mailbox.
Borrowing from a loft aesthetic, the owner wanted to pursue pouring a new concrete slab floor in the foyer, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Rather than costly floor removal and installation, we proposed a vinyl flooring which closely resembles the appearance of concrete and gives the space a fresh look.
The remodeled and expanded kitchen takes space from an underutilized informal eating area. Gone is the awkward island with range turned at a 45 degree angle and high stool seating. The new island improves storage and function while utilizing the same downdraft duct for the new cooktop. The opening between kitchen and dining was enlarged to better connect the rooms. The pantry was converted from a shallow-depth closet into a practical walk-in pantry.
Remodeled to become a serene getaway, the owners’ bath has now has sunlight from the skylights trickle down the wavy tile to calm the senses. The neo-angle shower was replaced with a larger doorless glass shower. A pair of wall-hung cabinets topped with back-painted glass sinks/counters, and taller linen cabinets floating on the opposite wall make the room feel bigger.