MCM Renovation - Need Your Help With Windows!
We purchased an old Eichler-inspired MCM home that previous owners made a lot of changes to. We're attempting to bring it back to it's roots as much as possible. I've attached a current photo of the home, along with the original drawings. We're purchasing casements to replace the double-hungs.
The windows closest to the garage are in the eat-in kitchen and openings measure 72" wide by 76" tall. Should we replace with two casements or three?
The windows framing the door open into a foyer and measure 49" wide by 76" tall. Should this be two casements or would one on each side be better?
The two double-hungs on the far right open into the master bedroom and each measure 48" wide by 72" tall. I think because of the size, we're stuck with two sashes in each, which would be look like the original drawing.
Open to recommendations on windows, along with any other exterior recommendations you have (planning to paint a dark gray and replace front doors as well)!
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6 years ago@Kelsey R - Here's a before of our 1957 MCM that we bought from the estate of the original owners.
Alder great room, douglas fir beams, reclaimed brick throughout the inside and out. The original cork floors in this room were too far gone to save, as was most of the flooring with the exception of Mercer tile in the foyer.
There's 28 feet of glass in the back overlooking 3/4 of an acre of mature gardens, much of which was overgrown with English ivy, which has been a pain to pull out. We found a pond hidden under some of it.
My wife is looking at me while our realtor is on the phone. This was the moment we said, "yeah, let's do this one."
Kelsey R
5 years agoleela4
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoJoe T.
5 years agoJoe T.
5 years agoNot really OT, as the OP asked for some inspiration.
Here's a pic of our foyer looking into the den, where the original owners had a grand piano, and entertained frequently. He was a jazz buff who composed his own works, and once met Sinatra.
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Here's another pic with our Great Date hamming it up for the camera.
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