Neil Kelly Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi led this whole house remodel in Vancouver, Washington, un-flipping DIY renovations to reveal a charming mid-century home and ADU that nods to the past while adding much-needed modern upgrades.
Check out the before-and-after photos and details about this whole house remodel below.
Project Objectives and Client Wishlist
Our clients’ goal was to thoughtfully restore their childhood home after several substandard DIY remodels throughout the years, and a five-year period of vacancy. Functional modern upgrades were required to achieve their goal of turning the home into a rental. They also planned to section off the basement and create a separate ADU rental.
Our clients’ wishlist for this remodel included:
- Full kitchen gut and renovation
- Full bathroom gut and renovation
- Revealing the sunken living room
- Creating a basement ADU rental
Design Challenges and Solutions
Our biggest challenge was achieving an entire house remodel within the allotted budget. We accomplished this by selecting low-cost, yet durable (renter-proof) base materials that would be used throughout the entire house.
Special Features, Customizations, and Finished Results
We restored the house to its true intended architectural style, bringing back the charm of the ’60s-’70s look. Restoring the sunken living room that had been framed up, as well as adding cozy carpet, brought a nostalgic flair to the space and further highlighted the ceiling beams. We completely gutted the bathrooms, bringing fresh, bright fixtures with added details reminiscent of the era.
Special features and customizations for this whole house remodel included:
- Decor Cabinets
- PentalQuartz® countertops
- Daltile kitchen and bathroom tile
- Ferguson appliances and plumbing fixtures
Before-and-After Whole House Remodel in Vancouver, WA
Considering your own whole house renovation? Neil Kelly’s design/build remodeling experts include experienced design consultants, structural specialists, project managers, and skilled carpenters. If you’re considering a custom renovation, conversion, or multi-room remodel of your own, we’d love to hear from you.
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Fabian is an award-winning designer who sees the potential in any given space. Then he applies his three decades of experience to the project, whether it’s mid-sized or multi-million dollar. Prior to starting at Neil Kelly, Fabian owned a design/build company. He also studied Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles and at UCLA. Fabian has worked as a Lead Kitchen & Bath Designer for firms located in L.A.’s storied Pacific Design Center, where he developed a reputation for polishing architectural plans and re-working spaces. His space-planning abilities contribute to many Neil Kelly projects.