A special Historic Prescott Home Remodel
When we received the phone call about a remodeling project on a home built in the 1920’s we were
thrilled to see what we had to work with! The homeowner’s primary residence is in the Pacific
Northwest, however, they were hoping to restore and remodel their childhood Prescott home. Making
this project that much more special.
As older homes go, this home was not built for functionality by today’s standards. Older houses here in
Prescott usually have more separation between all the rooms as opposed to the open floor plans we
enjoy today. This home had several walls and hallways taking up unnecessary square footage. The
original kitchen was extremely small and the washer and dryer were in separate places of the home. In
the original master there was no private bath, which was something the homeowners had on their
“must have” list. We knew we had our work cut out for us in this Historic Home Remodel.
How to update an older home?
The homeowners wanted a more modern look, without losing the charm of the 1920s era. They also
wanted to updated functionality and add plenty of space to entertain, both indoors and outdoors. This
was definitely going to be a challenge; however, our team was enthusiastic and excited to accept it.
Our first objective was to create a more functional indoor living space. We gutted everything back to the
studs and down to the sub-floor. Next, we knocked down all the walls that made up two bathrooms, a
bedroom, the kitchen and utility space leaving only the walls of two bedrooms in place. Now we were
ready to rebuild!
We started by creating a real master suite featuring a private bathroom that included a double vanity
and a luxury custom shower. The master bedroom now features its own stunning and functional walk-in
closet. We then turned the original bathroom into a gorgeous guest bathroom. The kitchen is now
spacious with plenty of storage. A small laundry room was built just off the kitchen. Finally, by removing
all the walls between the kitchen, dining and living rooms, we created an open floor plan with the space
needed and best suited for entertaining.
Fixing the lack of storage
Throughout the entire house, one thing was missing – sufficient storage space. We added specially
designed cabinetry throughout the home to give the homeowners plenty of room to keep their house
organized, while maintaining a cohesive and appealing design throughout.
Restoring what we could
Though we overhauled most of the house, it was important to restore what we could. When we pulled
up the old carpeting we found sturdy, gorgeous hardwood floors. Jackpot! With our encouragement, the
homeowners opted to repair and refinish the floors, rather than cover them up with anything less
impressive. Additionally, there was a fireplace that was built of stone and a historic centerpiece to the
home; we found it essential to keep – so we did.
Don’t forget the outdoor space
Initially, there was little functional outdoor living space. We changed that by building a rather large
redwood deck to give the homeowners some space for outdoor entertaining. We also added a brand-
new paver patio for additional outdoor living. The combination of pavers, wood, and stone added depth
and texture to create a marriage between the old and new of the structure.
If you are looking to remodel your older home, give our team a call! We would be happy to help review
your needs and make recommendations to match your budget. Learn more about us and what we can
do for you on our website at www.AbilityPrescott.com