Despite the challenging circumstances of a prior inhabitant's neglect, we undertook the task of salvaging and restoring as many of this home’s original elements as possible while simultaneously updating and brightening it up.   

To start, there were many structural issues, including holes in the roof, and no working electricity or plumbing. The structure that we began with was severely dilapidated with broken windows and rotting walls. We completely overhauled the inside and outside to reinforce the foundation and provide a strong, energy-efficient shelter. 

Because the team at Design Craft values restoration and recycling as a practice, both as a way to retain a space’s original integrity and to cut cost for our clients where possible, we strive to save as much material from the original structure as possible. Through meticulous efforts, we successfully preserved aged beams from the wreckage, repurposing them to create a distinctive fireplace mantel. These reclaimed beams now serve as a captivating centerpiece, embodying the home's history while embracing its future potential.