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Renovations to a Victoria Layout

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Renovations to a Victoria Layout

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This brick cottage in Holston Hills is positioned This brick cottage in Holston Hills is positioned in the middle of a rolling green lawn stretching over 2.5 acres, an uncommon amount of yard for a historic neighborhood. Because of the hillside, the family always comes and goes through the back door, which spurred the client to request their kitchen addition be planned for the front of the house. To pull this off gracefully, we created a front entry stoop with wrought iron railings that leads up to an arched alcove porch, providing a buffer so that anyone entering through the front door doesn’t land directly in the kitchen. Putting the kitchen in an addition also meant the homeowners could keep using their existing kitchen during construction, making it much easier to live through the renovation. The new kitchen is spacious and practical with beautiful touches of the homeowner’s artistic style. A hand-rubbed, plaster surround hides a wide, range hood over the stove. The island is made of stained walnut, which adds a rich, deep brown to an otherwise light, airy palette. 👉 Find more examples of kitchen additions we’ve created at opendoorarchitecture.com
Signing your design contract is an exciting step i Signing your design contract is an exciting step in your home’s renovation journey. The wait until your project actually begins? Not quite as much. Historic, character-driven renovations often come with some buffer time in between signing your contract and seeing the tape measures come out. Though it may feel anticlimactic, that waiting time isn’t a waste. By establishing clear priorities, shaping your vision, and planning financially, you can make the most of your time, decreasing your stress during the renovation and allowing yourself to truly enjoy the process.
Open shelves in the kitchen are a common request w Open shelves in the kitchen are a common request we hear from homeowners. How we incorporate those into a design varies from house to house. In this particular kitchen, we opted for a floating shelf that would easily hide its own mounting hardware instead of a more traditional shelf with visible brackets. Great for covering up the edge of your tile backsplash or creating more space for decor options, floating shelves are the perfect touch to a sleek, modern kitchen. 👉 Learn more about how we approach strategic design choices like these at opendoorarchitecture.com
Our advice: don't overthink it. There's plenty of Our advice: don't overthink it. There's plenty of beauty in exposed brick, and we understand why you'd want to keep it just the way it is! That said, if you're feeling like it doesn't fit into the overall color scheme of your forever home, you'll likely love it a lot more if you gave it a new look. If you're considering a home makeover but struggling with how to navigate your house's historic character, we can help you think through the details. 👉 Learn how at opendoorarchitecture.com
An open floor plan might not be the solution to al An open floor plan might not be the solution to all of your problems. Before you start knocking down walls, take some time to consider what you’re truly wanting out of your space. How does your home make you feel? What do you love about it? What do you not love about it? You may come to realize that your structured floor plan isn’t the issue. Don’t sacrifice your home’s history for needless demolition. We’re here to help you preserve the character of your current space while making improvements that work for you. 👉 Learn how we can do this at opendoorarchitecture.com

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We’re a boutique architecture firm located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We specialize in renovating historic homes for modern lifestyles.

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