Hello! It’s been a while!
We are so excited to share these before and after photos of this breathtaking 1920’s colonial house remodel. Everyone loves the before shots because they are fun and they make you appreciate the after so much more. This project was all about numbers- it’s 5300 soft, 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 80 years old, 75 new light fixtures, 40 hours of wallpaper removal, 80 gallons of paint, and was 3 years in the making. This now modern colonial home is our biggest remodel yet! Originally built & owned by American philanthropist, David Kruidenier, and his wife, Elizabeth, this home embodied and reinforced progressivism in Iowa. Kruidenier’s leadership and personal philanthropy in support of music and visual arts were integral in Des Moines’ success in the development and expansion of the Des Moines Art Center and in the construction of the Des Moines Civic Center.
We will be breaking down this massive house by room into several posts so we can share even more details about the process, including layouts and selections!
Kitchen: Before and after
Of all the rooms, the kitchen went through the biggest transformation of all. What was once a dim and closed off space, is now a bright and open oasis. This dollhouse kitchen had so much potential and charm. Once the kitchen and butler’s pantry were demoed, drop ceiling was removed, and one of the doorways was enclosed we had all the room to make this spacious and fully functional kitchen.
We refreshed the kitchen by upgrading to a large kitchen island, open floor plan with full view to dining room, and modern fixtures. This kitchen is hardly recognizable from the before photos.
We created unison by using the same brass finishes in both the kitchen and dining room.
We will be sharing more of this house soon, so stay tuned!