For all you old home enthusiasts out there in Southern California, here's another historic home tour in Pasadena, this weekend on Sunday, May 25, 2008.
For more info, click here to go to the Historic Highlands Home Tour page on their website.
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Architectural Gem in Los Angeles
A couple months back, we went up to LA to tour Richard Neutra’s VDL II house.
Richard Neutra’s VDL II House was so beautiful in its own simplicity, and is an inspiration for us when we think about mid-century modern building and construction. However, we were disappointed by its current state of disrepair. We wanted to encourage others who appreciate mid-century architecture to donate to its cause for reinstating this masterpiece to its original glory.
Please check out their website to read up on their urgent campaign to save this architectural gem.
Constructing Wood Windows for Bathrooms in Vintage Homes
We recently finished a couple of fun bathroom window projects. These casement windows had privacy glass panes, and were made to open outwards!
For a Colonial Revival bungalow, we relocated the bathroom window further down and built a custom wood window. We replaced the siding surrounding the new window, built matching wood trim and added a coat of new paint. The new window looks as if it’s always been there.
BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the bathroom window:
To see more windows we've done, click HERE to see Carpentry and Millwork under the Project Photos section.
For a Spanish Revival home, we built two custom wood casement windows for the client’s upstairs bathroom.
For a Colonial Revival bungalow, we relocated the bathroom window further down and built a custom wood window. We replaced the siding surrounding the new window, built matching wood trim and added a coat of new paint. The new window looks as if it’s always been there.
BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the bathroom window:
To see more windows we've done, click HERE to see Carpentry and Millwork under the Project Photos section.
1920’s Vintage Bathroom Renovation
This is the second bathroom renovation we’ve done for one of our long-time clients. This time, it’s the main house bathroom, and we took it from a dreaded 1970's/1980’s era bathroom to a lovely 1920’s bathroom with super white subway tile, two tone paint, and hexagonal daisies on the floor. What a charming bathroom is has become!
BEFORE pictures of the bathroom:
IN PROGRESS picture of the bathroom (down to the studs!!):
AFTER pictures of the bathroom:
To see more bathrooms we've done, click HERE to see Bathrooms under the Project Photos section.
Upcoming Historic Home Tour in Old Town Tustin, CA
For more information on this neighborhood home tour in historic Old Town Tustin, go to: http://www.tustinhistory.com/upcoming-events.htm.
Cozy Bedroom Renovations for a Mid-Century Ranch Home
We removed the old orange shag carpet, 70’s curtains and aluminum windows, and the awful acoustic “popcorn” ceiling, and gave these two bedrooms a facelift with new paint, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, new eco-friendly modern shag carpet, and double-paned vinyl windows. What a difference these can do for an outdated dark space!
Bedroom #1 - BEFORE
Bedroom #1 - AFTER
Bedroom #2 - BEFORE
Bedroom #2 - AFTER
To see more interior work we've done, click HERE to see Interior work under the Project Photos section.
Modern Ranch Home Reconfiguration Complete
Here are a few BEFORE and AFTER pictures from a previous post on our reconfiguration work on a custom Mid-1970's ranch home (click HERE to see the earlier In Progress pictures).
BEFORE and AFTER of New Master Bedroom Extended Closet:
BEFORE and AFTER of New Laundry Room Wall (Extended from Bathroom Reconfiguration):
AFTER of New Reconfigured Hallway and Hallway Bathroom Shower:
BEFORE and AFTER of New Master Bedroom Windows:
BEFORE and AFTER of New Master Bedroom Extended Closet:
BEFORE and AFTER of New Laundry Room Wall (Extended from Bathroom Reconfiguration):
AFTER of New Reconfigured Hallway and Hallway Bathroom Shower:
Color Selection for Historic Homes
We attended a paint seminar for historic homes a few weekends ago in Old Town Tustin, presented by the Tustin Preservation Conservancy. We wanted to share some of the tips and resources for color selection, as provided by one of the presenters Laura Siriani.
Selecting Color for Your Home:
Color can have a profound affect on mood. Consider the following when selecting your color:
Green Hues – Green is considered a restful, calming color. It is a universal symbol of nature and freshness.
Red Hues – Red is associated with strength, power and vitality. It often creates a sense of energy.
Blue Hues – Blue is considered calming and serene.
Yellow Hues – Yellow is stimulating and a great wake-up color.
Purple Hues – Purple is often associated with meditation and inspires contemplation.
Brown Hues – Brown is the most grounding color. It can make you feel rooted.
Take your time. Consider all elements when selecting your colors. For interiors, consider your flooring, window treatments, furniture and upholstery, accessories, and the colors from the outside in (views, gardens, etc.). For exterior, consider your landscape and plant colors, roofing, window treatments, architectural elements (brick, facades, stonework), and your streetscape (your neighbors’ house and landscape colors). Make sure any must-have elements support the overall color scheme.
Use available resources such as paint booklets with color scheme suggestions from home improvement stores, magazines, furniture and design stores, or check out these additional websites for historic home color resources:
Color Schemes by Housing Type:
http://architecture.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/colorguide/color.htm
Old House Colors:
http://www.oldhousecolors.com/
Historic Color Consulting:
http://www.historichousecolors.com/
To see samples of Good Home Construction's previous and current projects, click HERE.
Selecting Color for Your Home:
Color can have a profound affect on mood. Consider the following when selecting your color:
Green Hues – Green is considered a restful, calming color. It is a universal symbol of nature and freshness.
Red Hues – Red is associated with strength, power and vitality. It often creates a sense of energy.
Blue Hues – Blue is considered calming and serene.
Yellow Hues – Yellow is stimulating and a great wake-up color.
Purple Hues – Purple is often associated with meditation and inspires contemplation.
Brown Hues – Brown is the most grounding color. It can make you feel rooted.
Take your time. Consider all elements when selecting your colors. For interiors, consider your flooring, window treatments, furniture and upholstery, accessories, and the colors from the outside in (views, gardens, etc.). For exterior, consider your landscape and plant colors, roofing, window treatments, architectural elements (brick, facades, stonework), and your streetscape (your neighbors’ house and landscape colors). Make sure any must-have elements support the overall color scheme.
Use available resources such as paint booklets with color scheme suggestions from home improvement stores, magazines, furniture and design stores, or check out these additional websites for historic home color resources:
Color Schemes by Housing Type:
http://architecture.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/colorguide/color.htm
Old House Colors:
http://www.oldhousecolors.com/
Historic Color Consulting:
http://www.historichousecolors.com/
To see samples of Good Home Construction's previous and current projects, click HERE.
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