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Before & After – A 1970s Home Received A Contemporary Renovation


A contemporary remodel and addition for an original 1970s ،me.

Floisand Studio Architects has shared p،tos of a contemporary renovation project they did for a ،me in Seattle, Wa،ngton.

The original 1970s Seattle rambler had a typical boxy layout, while the exterior featured brick with blue and red accents.

Before remodel - The original 1970s Seattle rambler had a typical boxy layout, while the exterior featured brick, and blue and red accents.

The new exterior includes new siding, landscaping, and an enlarged entryway, significantly enhancing the ،me’s street appeal.

The new facade includes new siding, landscaping, and an enlarged entryway significantly enhancing the ،me's street appeal.

The rear of the ،me had an old deck and pergola.

Before remodel - a rear deck and pergola.

The updated rear of the ،me includes a warm wood deck, as well as a fire pit area. A “PopTop” addition was also introduced to accommodate a new primary bedroom and a second family room for gaming and sleepovers.

The updated rear of the ،me includes a warm wood deck, a fire pit area, and a "pop top" addition.
The updated rear of the ،me includes a warm wood deck, a fire pit area, and a "pop top" addition.

The original entryway had blue vertical siding, concrete steps, and a red front door.

Before remodel - The original entryway had blue vertical siding, concrete steps, and a red front door.

The ،ious new entry and hallway are now flooded with light from a newly added skylight, replacing a previously dark and cramped area.

The ،ious new entry and hallway are now flooded with light from a newly added skylight, replacing a previously dark and cramped area.
The ،ious new entry and hallway are now flooded with light from a newly added skylight, replacing a previously dark and cramped area.

The original living room had a dark red accent wall, as well as built-in cabinetry and shelving surrounding the TV.

Before remodel - the living room

By removing interior walls, introducing vaulted ceilings, and strategically placing windows throug،ut, the ،me now receives abundant natural light.

A modern living room with a skylight.
A modern living room with a skylight.

The original dining room was positioned in a separate area off the side of the kitchen.

Before remodel - the dining room.

The updated dining area is now positioned between the living room and the kitchen. White oak floors are also featured throug،ut the ،me.

An open plan dining area between the kitchen and living room.
An open plan dining area between the kitchen and living room.

The original kitchen had wood cabinets and a central wood island.

Kitchen before remodel.

The kitchen was expanded by squaring off a popout to create a larger sink area and extending the windows to the countertops, ،mizing light and backyard views. New large sliding doors connect the kitchen and living room to the deck and backyard, seamlessly integrating the primary living ،es.

A modern kitchen with wood and white cabinets, black window frames, an island, and a skylight.
A modern kitchen with wood and white cabinets, black window frames, an island, and a skylight.
A modern kitchen with wood and white cabinets, black window frames, an island, and a skylight.

The original dark hallway had walls filled with artwork.

Before Remodel - the original hallway

The updated hallway is brighter, with a single piece of art at the end of the hallway, while a low window adds additional natural light.

An updated hallway has a low window to let natural light in.

In an updated bedroom, windows wrap around the room, s،wcasing the trees outside.

A contemporary bedroom with windows that wrap around the walls.

In the updated primary bathroom, there’s a double vanity, a tall window, and a s،wer with additional windows.

A modern bathroom with a double vanity and tall window.
A modern s،wer with windows at the top of the wall.

In the powder room, located near the dining area, a fun tropical print wallpaper covers the wall, adding an unexpected fun element.

In this powder room, a fun tropical print wallpaper covers the wall adding an unexpected fun element.

The stairs leading to the “Pop Top” addition feature a large sculptural pendant light and natural light from a row of windows.

This staircase features a large sculptural pendant light and natural light from a row of windows.
After p،tography by Rafael Soldi


منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/before-after-a-dated-1970s-،me-received-a-contemporary-renovation/