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Still the Aristocrat of Bungalows
However, since the early 1990s, a succession of two owners have undertaken projects that increased functionality and convenience while actually enhancing the original character. First the Jensens modified the enclosed porches and created a new kitchen. Now the latest owner is in the process of creating a master bedroom that will increase convenience while also enancing the character. Read more about "The Ashmore" Remodeling:
What is the Convenient Old House?The Convenient Old House is an approach to having both convenience and character by adapting a character-filled old home. Recreating the original character found in so many old homes would be cost prohibitive in most cases. Sometimes the character in these homes remains intact and ready to be fully appreciated. Other times a slight enhancement, such as a new paint job that differentiates a decorative trim pattern, is all that's required to create something special. Even when more extensive work is required to repair or recreate special characteristics that have been removed, the results would have usually been more difficult to achieve starting from scratch.
Just how to create a convenient old house will be explored here over time. We'll be looking at the ins and outs of how this is done while focusing on examples of successes. A regular feature, For a Closer Look... will focus on a project currently under construction or recently completed. It will be possible to follow the process and gain an inside look at the issues and specific solutions involved in the design and construction. Our first project, The MacKenzie House, examines how an exterior restoration returns character back to a 1889 Queen Anne house by recreating lost ornament. Our current project, An "Ashmore" in Bryn Mawr, takes a look at interior changes that add convenience and character. We hope you will return often and feel excited by the possibilities presented here as time goes by.
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