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Thoughtful Bungalow Restoration Photos

By David Whelan

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A second-story door—lost for decades—was returned to provide deck access.
A second-story door—lost for decades—was returned to provide deck access.

The new colonnade between the living and dining rooms is a period-perfect addition.
The new colonnade between the living and dining rooms is a period-perfect addition.

In the dining room, Tim uncovered ceiling beams once hidden, added wainscoting and era-appropriate trim, and created a delicate arch over the bay window. New stained-glass doors completing the original buffet were created by a local artisan. The couple spent years finding the closely matched antique sconces and chandelier.
In the dining room, Tim uncovered ceiling beams once hidden, added wainscoting and era-appropriate trim, and created a delicate arch over the bay window. New stained-glass doors completing the original buffet were created by a local artisan. The couple spent years finding the closely matched antique sconces and chandelier.

Tim raised the roof on the master bedroom and added skylights to create a bright, welcoming retreat.
Tim raised the roof on the master bedroom and added skylights to create a bright, welcoming retreat.

The master bathroom was carved out of a former closet, and combines vintage features like an inset medicine cabinet and pedestal sink with state-of-the-art conveniences like tile floors warmed by radiant heat.
The master bathroom was carved out of a former closet, and combines vintage features like an inset medicine cabinet and pedestal sink with state-of-the-art conveniences like tile floors warmed by radiant heat.

The kitchen was bumped out to repair a muddled, tiny floor plan that resulted when a powder room was added to the house.
The kitchen was bumped out to repair a muddled, tiny floor plan that resulted when a powder room was added to the house.

The kitchen's cozy breakfast nook boasts hidden storage.
The kitchen's cozy breakfast nook boasts hidden storage.

Landscape designer Octavia Chambliss suggested creating a patio where the driveway to the garage once stood, to take advantage of the back yard's sunniest spot.
Landscape designer Octavia Chambliss suggested creating a patio where the driveway to the garage once stood, to take advantage of the back yard's sunniest spot.


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