Project posted by Lauren Thomsen Design
Penn Valley Mid Century Renovation
View to the front entry and living room.
The living room is flooded with afternoon light.
The 16' long monolithic granite kitchen island and custom white oak storage beyond.
The kitchen has a glass backsplash which frames the stairwell beyond.
View from the living room.
The dining room, with custom millwork arches that frame a bar and the hall to the bedroom area.
The dining room, with custom millwork arches that frame a bar and the hall to the bedroom area.
View from the stair.
The twin arches.
Stair Details.
Lower level family room.
Lower level primary bedroom looks out onto the property.
Lower level home office.
Primary Bathroom.
Kitchen Island detail. The original white oak flooring was sanded and refinished and paired with new white oak millwork.
Aside from new dark exterior paint color, minor reconfiguration of windows and doors, and the removal of a screened porch, were the only modifications to the exterior.
The previous location of the screened porch is now a covered porch and outdoor living space.
The previous location of the screened porch is now a covered porch and outdoor living space.
Details
Square Feet
2600
Lot Size
1 acre
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Credits
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Architect
Builder
DK Builder
Photographer
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From Lauren Thomsen Design
This project was the renovation of a mid-century modern home in Penn Valley, PA, located just outside of Philadelphia. When our wonderful clients found the home not in great shape but had lots of potential and is situated on a beautiful wooded lot. On the first floor, small dark rooms were opened to create connected, bright living spaces with large windows and skylights that flood every room with natural daylight and connect the home to the outdoors. Reconfiguration of the stair, and a complete reconsideration of the lower level allowed owners to create a new primary suite and effectively double the living space without adding to the footprint of the home.