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Case Study:
Past+Present
This charming home was built in 1922. It is an Arts and Crafts bungalow in Historic Old North Davis. It was intended as a rental home from the start, but was built with extraordinary details in the finish work and is an exemplary model of the Arts and Crafts style (1900-1930’s generally speaking).

 The clients bought the house in 2003 in complete disarray with the dream of restoring the original details that were mostly intact but not cared for. They did all of the paint stripping, staining, and repair in the main parts of the house, including the fireplace, windows, front door, etc. Matt Piner designed and MAK Design+Build built the addition with master bed and bath, and kitchen remodel.

 HISTORIC FEATURES (period specific)
  • Tile backsplash
  • Push button switches for lights
  • Lights are from Rejuvenations, School House Electric, and Restoration Hardware
  • Built in cabinetry including inset doors, drop hinge storage in hallways.
  • New windows built to match existing windows.
 GREEN FEATURES
  • Restored original features throughout the house such as paneling, molding, doors, flooring, windows
  • Salvaged period-appropriate doors, flooring, windows for addition and remodel
  • Kitchen counterops are:
    • Richlite which mimic soapstone and wood countertops traditionally used in A&C homes
    • Spekva wood counter on island – sustainably harvested Iroco wood
  • Framing wood is FSC certified for sustainability
  • Tankless water heater
  • Water-based, non-off-gassing finishes on the new cabinetry (ie. No formaldehyde).
  • Chimney bricks removed during remodel are reused in landscaping. Landscape is low water/native plants.
  • Gutters built to allow for future rain water harvesting system to be installed.
 CUSTOM FEATURES
  • Bypass doors conceal Laundry area in dining nook.
  • Custom cat-door concealed under dining table.
  • Original built-in ironing center was restored and relocated near the concealed Laundry area.