Built in 1927, this classic Denver Tudor had already undergone previous renovations, but its main floor still felt segmented and lacked a cohesive relationship between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Our remodel focused on the 1,242-square-foot main level, reworking the layout while preserving the architectural character that gives the home its identity.
The kitchen was completely redesigned, including the removal of the existing peninsula, chimney chase, and header between the kitchen and living room. New structural support allowed the kitchen to open more naturally to the surrounding spaces, while two new pass-throughs to the dining room create additional visual connection without eliminating the definition between rooms.
Warm stained cabinetry anchors the kitchen and is balanced by painted cabinetry, quartz countertops, handmade-look tile extending to the ceiling, brass fixtures, and integrated appliances. Custom wood shelving within the new openings carries the original stained woodwork into the renovated spaces, helping the new design feel appropriate to the home’s 1920s architecture rather than disconnected from it.
The adjacent dining room received additional custom cabinetry and a bar area, expanding storage and function beyond the kitchen itself. New hardwood flooring and stained baseboards create continuity throughout the main floor, while the living room fireplace was updated with a new tiled surround, hearth, and wood mantel.
The result is a lighter, more functional main level that feels distinctly updated while retaining the warmth, craftsmanship, and character of the original Tudor.
