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From 'South Minneapolis Tudor' to 'Dream House': A Case Study

  • renae535
  • Jul 4, 2017
  • 2 min read

Updated: 12 hours ago

A journey that started out with just picking out paint has turned into a 10 year journey to transform this turn-of-the-century Tudor into a dream house that is built around function and family. The textured walls and dark stairways are a distant memory (maybe just for me, I wasn’t living there). This classic Tudor has transformed into a home that embodies a coastal refuge with natural fibers and cool hued, washed out colors. Think ‘Coastal Seaside’ over  ‘South Minneapolis Tudor’.

House entrance with arched wooden door, stone frame, and number 4631. Greenery and planters flank the walkway under leafy branches.

A classic threshold to walk into.

When walking into the home, we placed a hand forged ‘H’ right at your feet, the client’s initial. Who doesn’t love a monogram? We love tying our clients ideas and inspirations. It is a great sight to see upon crossing the threshold. An introduction to this welcoming home, and also, a memorable goodbye. Notice that the “H” can be read both ways {intentional!!!!}?   

Mosaic floor with a large black letter "H" inside a circle against a white tile pattern. Wooden floor and rug visible in the background.

Monogramed Tiled ‘H’ Floor Vestibule

At the center of the home is the family and their dear petsalong with the only staircase going up to the second level. Meet Crosby and Harriet. Crosby and Harriet’s claws were kept in mind when selecting the custom made curved stairway runner. The weavers wove the carpet in a “tip shear” construction so that the loops that get caught on their claws were able to be trimmed when snagged. This feature, in addition to the runner’s saturated tones and overall pattern, supports the rigorous use of a high traffic stairway that typically would not survive the daily use of a family house.

Fluffy, tan dog lying on a patterned rug with a calm expression. Soft lighting enhances the cozy, indoor setting.

Crosby the labradoodle

Fluffy cat with green eyes lounging on a light blue cushioned chair, under natural light. Cozy and serene setting.

Harriet the cat

Curved staircase with ornate iron railing. Blue patterned carpet covers steps, framed art on wall. Calm indoor setting.

Custom Stairway Runner

Just like the runner was designed to endure the test of time, we also believe in giving our textiles a rest period. This will make them last longer and gives the fibers time to lay. The transition from season to season in Minnesota is really drastic and frankly requires different materials. Just as perfect as a crisp linen looks in summer it looks the opposite in the winter. These chairs see ‘Winter and Summer Clothes.’ This not only extends the life of the slipcovers but gives the room an updated feel bi-annually. Also our client is such a fabric lover that we are about to embrace the two “other” seasons!

Cozy room with two gray chairs and patterned pillows. Elegant side table with a mirrored top. Wooden floor and window letting in natural light.

Summer Clothes for A Chair

Stay tuned about our newest project. We are painting and glazing the dark wood on this built-in cabinet and crown molding, papering the walls, and adding a little Mother of Pearl luster to the ceiling. Here is a sneak peak of the ‘before’. We can’t wait to share the ‘after’!

-Renae

Wooden cabinet with glass doors holds plates and glasses. Patterned pillows rest on a bench by a window. Bright, cozy atmosphere.

Before shot of our next projectglazing the old woodwork

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