Karlovec & Company Design/Build Remodel

1926 Whole-House Remodel including Kitchen

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Whole-house remodel of a 1926 Shaker Heights home.
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A load-bearing internal wall was removed to add a three person peninsula overlooking the kitchen.

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Double-deep 10 bottle wine storage was squeezed into otherwise dead space.

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The 4-person breakfast nook includes bookshelves creativly worked into more found space.

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The 10x14, two cook kitchen has 2 prep areas, 3 landing zones and seats 4.

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A doorway to the back hall was doubled in width to showcase rebuilt, 80 year old French doors.

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The formal dining room became prime space after removal of a wall separating it from the kitchen.

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A window seat (with storage) & custom cushions was added to original 1926 glass, corner cabinets.

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Just enough separation was kept from one room to the next to maintain some history.

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A former bedroom was converted into a cozy den by removing a doorway and adding eclectic furnishings

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A custom stereo cabinet was built around antique glass that complements other glass in the house.

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A newly created laundry room connected to the kitchen doubles as a serving area when entertaining.

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16x16 porcelain tiles and funky paint add a modern twist to this otherwise traditional bath.

3rd Floor Master Bath
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Tradition was thrown out the window when it came time to design the 3rd floor master suite.

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This former closet is now a 4x5 double shower with a flowing limestone and glass tile installation.

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A radius partition wall was covered in ever-changing, reflective 1x1 glass from Oceanside Tile.

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A water closet, behind the door to the right, was installed in place of the former stall shower.

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Modern accents solidify the theme, including this offset mirror from Juma Gallery in Little Italy.

Exterior "Before"
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Exterior "Before"

Exterior "After"
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Exterior "After"

Exterior "After"
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A new front porch, 40 year roof, hand-made cedar shutters with shutter dogs and paint were added.

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A bluestone walk, sunken patio and privacy landscaping helped eliminate all grass!

 

Karlovec & Company,  17619 Winslow Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
e-mail: James.Karlovec@Karlovec.com . P 216.767.1887 F 216.767.1885

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