Originally built over 100 years ago, this 1916 home located in the Lynnhurst neighborhood of Minneapolis was more than ready for a makeover. With uneven floors, rotten windows and stucco, and a non-functional fireplace that ran from the basement through the attic, there were several major structural issues that needed to be addressed, and the homeowners were also looking for more storage and entertaining solutions as well.
All four levels of the house were completely gutted and remodeled, showcasing the design-build team’s ability to utilize existing square feet to encompass five bedrooms and bathrooms without the need for an addition.
Floors were reframed to be level, windows replaced, and new roofing and vertical panel James Hardie siding installed. The woodburning fireplace was obsolete and removed to create space for a modern-day HVAC system. The house was updated with all new mechanicals, electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and spray foam insulation.
The formal dining room was transformed into a larger kitchen space, while the previous kitchen was converted into a mudroom and powder room. The existing attached single-car garage was also removed, and a new detached garage built in its stead, which provides space for two cars plus additional storage.
New millwork was designed to resemble the original but with a more interesting shape, and the home’s original beveled glass doors were also renewed and reused to further preserve the home’s historic character.
Organic elements such as solid white oak floors, custom birch cabinetry, and custom concrete — found in the fireplace surround, kitchen backsplash and countertops, and bathroom floor tiles — create a timeless sense of sophistication, while a sauna and cold plunge room are the perfect modern-day additions to this historic renovation.
