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Hyde Park - Carriage House Before & After
Front Elevation - Before
The original 1939 carriage house had been divided into three separate apartments when the owners bought it, along with the main building. The front building was originally constructed as four apartments, and remains that way to this day.
Front Elevation - Gutted
Sunset's team completely gutted the building's interior. No easy task, as pointed out by the owners. There were at least three of everything to be removed, as in kitchen sinks, stoves, water heaters, tubs, etc.
Front Elevation - Before
With all debris removed, plans approved by the Historic District's Architectural Review Committee (ARC), it was time to give this 'sow's ear' (the owners' fond nickname for the project) a new life.
Front Elevation _ After
Historic district rules can be extraordinarily detailed. For example, the carriage house facade had to return to its 1939 roots with faux garage doors required for the front elevation.
Courtyard - Before
The courtyard between the two buildings was overgrown and dangerous. The stairs were to be removed, but the 1939 concrete pergola would remain.
Courtyard - After
The new second story balcony also serves as an elegant entryway for the homeowners. Refurbishing the pergola and adding a fountain provide additional focal points.
Courtyard Balcony - Before
The stairs were no longer necessary, but the columns provided the design inspiration for the new balcony's support system.
Courtyard Balcony - After
The stair's ghost stringer pattern on the brick wall remains to pay homage to the building's carriage house past.
Interiors - Gutted
The homeowner works on a project in what will become the home's open foyer. Note the entire interior has been gutted.
Entering - After
The home's open concept is revealed as you cross the threshold at the right.
Living Area - Before
Multiple first-floor levels needed to become one, after the plumbing trenches were completed. Additionally, many structural issues had to be addressed in order to support the open concept.
Living Area - After
Open sight lines were very important to the homeowners. The green wall in the before shot is now the media and fireplace wall in the above photo.
Living Area - Before
See the daylight streaming through from the second floor? All hardwoods and subfloors were removed to have access to adequately strengthen the joists.
Living Area - After
From the far corner perspective, it is evident the kitchen, the entire family room, and dining area tie into open concept living.
Kitchen - Before
Burnt orange 'Vintage' makes way for contemporary.
Kitchen - After
Honed granite and polished travertine are a few of the contemporary finishes favored by the homeowners.
Entry, Stairs, Balcony - Before
The open stairwell and balcony prep begin. The attic and gable's window are visible at the top of the photo. For the moment though, still a great work space for the homeowner!
Entry, Stairs, Balcony - After
The entry door, staircase landing and second floor balcony reinforce the home's openness and availability of natural light.
Attic - Before
The attic had to be pressure washed before insulation could be applied. Keep your eye on that beautiful little window . . .
'Attic' & Master Bedroom - After
Each upstairs bedroom enjoys its own triangular window in the gable-on-top-of-hip roofline. This glimpse of the sky serves to illuminate the vaulted ceilings.
Antique columns - Before
The homeowner carefully restores a set of 1904 fluted columns that traveled with them from Chicago, over 30 years ago. The columns had been in storage until their perfect home revealed itself.
Antique Columns - After
The one-hundred-nine-year-old columns are the perfect compliment to the exquisite architectural details in the second floor hallway.
