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Home Addition & Remodel

Modern Bungalow in the Houston Heights

 

Classic bungalow turned modern

Refreshing a classic bungalow in the restrictive Heights Historic District is challenging, especially when the aesthetic is more modern than craftsman. But when the Houston Heights Association recognizes your project as a 2018 finalist for the Community Improvement Residential Award you know the perfect balance of old and new was achieved.
 
The original structure was a cramped 1,194 sq. ft. in complete disrepair and surrounded by overgrown vegetation and trash. The new footprint, created by the team at Brickmoon Design, added a second story, garage, two outdoor porch spaces, enclosed outdoor kitchen, and over 2,600 sq. ft. of interior living space.

Location

Heights Historic District

Project Goals

  • Expand footprint
  • Maximize natural light

Recognition

Ashland 1418 Houston Addition & Remodel Front Elevation
Ashland 1418 Houston Addition & Remodel Dining Room
Ashland 1418 Houston Addition & Remodel Front Entrance

This project was completed for an artist who aspired to live in a space that fosters creativity and accommodates their creative process within it's modest dimensions. To increase the feeling of the space, the Southern Green team tied a slab on-grade foundation to a crawl space foundation that created an interesting elevation change from the kitchen into the living room.

The result is a revitalized bungalow that is streamlined, functionally chic, and features multiple one-of-a-kind elements constructed with modern materials. For example, the custom kitchen island is concrete with a reclaimed wood inlay designed by the homeowner. 

Ashland 1418 Houston Addition & Remodel Living Room from Open Floor Plan Kitchen
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Living Room with Fireplace
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel White Modern Kitchen with Custom Concrete Island
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Living Room
Maximizing natural light was a top priority for this artist, especially in their custom art studio added above the garage. The art studio features towering vaulted ceilings, ample natural light from windows and skylights, and a custom 6’x10’ painting rack, as well as a guest suite.
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Stairs with Modern Wire Railings
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Owners Art Studio Above Garage
The master suite also utilizes a large sliding door unit and clerestory windows to increase saturation of the natural light. The master bathroom boasts a walk-in, curbless shower and a floating vanity. 
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Master Bedroom Natural Lighting
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Master Bathroom Floating Vanity
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Master Bathroom Walk In Shower
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Screened in Porch and Sunroom View
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Sunroom
Ashland 1418 Houston Additon & Remodel Backyard and Home Exterior

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