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Houzz Tour: A Shotgun-Style Denver Home Gets a Hip Makeover
A mix of concrete, metal and distressed wood provides a contemporary face-lift for a young couple’s home
The team used a mix of concrete, metal and distressed wood on the exterior of the home as a nod to the gritty, up-and-coming neighborhood. In the front yard, a concrete and wood wall along with plantings by Brandon Olson of Olson Lawn Care create a buffer between the street and house.
Planters in front of the porch were fabricated out of steel. And a yellow front door sets the tone for an airy and contemporary interior.
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Planters in front of the porch were fabricated out of steel. And a yellow front door sets the tone for an airy and contemporary interior.
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The expanded area at the front of the home was turned into a sunken living room that flows into the original footprint of the house where the kitchen and dining area are located.
In the living room, the fireplace is given a sleek look wrapped in steel, and a large window allows cross-ventilation. To give the house an industrial feel, workers covered the floors in 3 inches of concrete.
In the living room, the fireplace is given a sleek look wrapped in steel, and a large window allows cross-ventilation. To give the house an industrial feel, workers covered the floors in 3 inches of concrete.
The open-concept floor plan was created to encourage traffic flow and easy entertaining. In the kitchen, a walnut island with a live edge and walnut floating shelves were created by Ben Dagitz and custom bar stools by And Collaborative. High-gloss white laminate cabinets were paired with a contrasting dark ceramic hand-fired tile backsplash and a custom-made steel range hood.
Nearby, a small powder room is tucked under the staircase, which leads upstairs to three bedrooms and two baths.
Nearby, a small powder room is tucked under the staircase, which leads upstairs to three bedrooms and two baths.
The master bedroom is located at the front of the house, overlooking the street. A vaulted ceiling and large window make the narrow room appear larger.
In the master bath, natural elements like river rock, slate and honed natural stone are paired with contemporary black laminate cabinetry and Kohler faucets in nickel.
Off the dining area, bifold doors open up to a concrete deck framed with a steel trellis that is covered in screens. A two-sided outdoor fireplace allows people to enjoy the fire from both seating areas of the backyard.
To create a low-maintenance backyard, the ground was covered in gravel and tall bamboo shoots were planted in containers fabricated from steel.
To create a low-maintenance backyard, the ground was covered in gravel and tall bamboo shoots were planted in containers fabricated from steel.
From the backyard there is access to the two-car garage, and above it is a 300-square-foot studio apartment and rooftop deck with a hot tub and trees.
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House at a Glance
Who lives here: A young couple
Location: Denver
Size: 2,022 square feet (187.8 square meters)
Designers: Jonas DiCaprio of Design Platform and Owen Beard of Solid Architectural Design
An outdated home in Denver’s hip River North (RiNo) neighborhood was transformed into this sleek contemporary residence for a young couple with the help of designer Jonas DiCaprio and architect Owen Beard.
Originally a Habitat for Humanity house built in 1999, the 1,400-square-foot shotgun-style abode was expanded by bringing the house closer to the street, in line with the neighboring structures.