2023 Home of the Month Look Book

Classic Modern Color | Remodel
The simple shape of the original 1924 home was expanded toward the
backyard with an equally simple two-story square housing the kitchen
below and the primary bedroom and closets above. Both spaces
overlook the backyard where the family keeps chickens. A small backentry
vestibule with a covered stoop completes the addition.
Photos: Round Three Photography
The original kitchen was converted into a mudroom, pantry, and half
bath, while, upstairs, one of the small bedrooms was converted into
the primary bathroom. The kitchen and pantry use fresh colors on the
trim and cabinets, keeping the mood fun and lighthearted. The original
stained birch windows, trim, and doors were retained and extended in
the new construction, blending with the new colors.
The half bath and primary bedroom feature colorful wallpapers, and the
primary bath brings a bit of whimsy in with a patterned floor tile. The
addition’s vertical board-and-batten siding contrasts with the stucco of
the original home—a modern, cost-saving solution.
Albertsson Hansen Architecture
aharchitecture.com • (612) 823-0233
Design team: Christine Albertsson, AIA; Ian McLellan, AIA; Sarah Hughes;
Paul Harms, Assoc. AIA; Marli Post
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