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1908 Overlook Shingle Style

This 1908 Shingle Style duplex in the Overlook neighborhood was a whole house remodel, completed in phases.

Restoring Original Finishes and Flow in a Thoughfully Renovated 1908 Home

WHOLE HOUSE

The walls throughout the home have tinted, skim-coated plaster. Original woodwork was restored, & paint was stripped off the doors. We restored the original finish of japanned hardware throughout the house, & paint was removed with baking soda.


FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN

The light-filled kitchen feels fresh with original skip sheathing floors, custom-hued walls, glass tile backsplash, marble & stainless-steel countertops. New walnut lower cabinets & two custom islands with end grain butcher block counters were made by Versatile Wood Products. A 1940’s antique stove & sink add charm & function & sit across from the commercial refrigerator with glass front doors. New doors to the conservatory & clerestory windows at the WC let in natural light.


WC

Off of the kitchen, the WC boasts a hexagonal marble tiled floor, vintage light fixtures & hardware, salvaged sink & toilet & a collection of vintage mirrors.


LIVING & DINING ROOM

In the dining room, we altered the ceiling by adding a dome, restored the built-in buffet & removed a wall, adding instead an archway partition with shelving between the living & dining rooms. A 1939’s stove was shipped from Denmark & warms the room. Beautiful custom stained glass provides privacy.


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