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Cow Town Bungalow
Project Overview
This remodel reimagined a charming 1927 bungalow to better support modern living while honoring the home’s original character. By expanding the rear of the home, we created a spacious, light-filled kitchen and a functional mudroom entry, added a new deck for outdoor living, and transformed the half story into a comfortable, fully conforming primary suite with a brand-new bathroom.
Additional Project Information
Built in 1927, this bungalow’s original kitchen was small, dated, and lacked functionality, warmth, and space to gather. Entered directly from the backyard, it offered no true transition or seating area for everyday living. To address these challenges, the existing rotted deck was removed and replaced with an 8′ x 19′ rear addition, creating room for a spacious new kitchen and a proper mudroom entry.
The redesigned kitchen now offers ample space to cook, gather, and dine. A large patio door fills the room with natural light, provides backyard views, and adds a convenient second entrance. A new deck spans the full width of the addition, with an open staircase leading down to the fenced backyard, extending the home’s living and entertaining space outdoors.
Exterior updates included a new roof and modern board-and-batten siding that beautifully compliments the home’s original stucco. Inside, the kitchen features modern Café appliances, custom enameled and white oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, a full-height custom tile backsplash, Andersen windows, custom lighting, and wide-plank luxury vinyl flooring. A separate mudroom off the kitchen creates a functional and welcoming entry from the backyard.
Upstairs, the half-story primary suite was partially gutted to update electrical and plumbing systems and improve comfort. The roofline was spray-foamed from the interior for enhanced energy efficiency, followed by new drywall and fresh paint throughout. A mini-split system ensures year-round comfort.
A brand-new primary bathroom was added by extending plumbing from the lower level, featuring a large soaking tub, high-end gold fixtures, quartz surfaces, custom cabinetry, and updated windows—creating a relaxing and refined retreat.
| Task | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial scheduling completion | Mid November - end of March |
| Actual Completion | End of March |
Project Obstacles
Working within a 1927 home presented the expected challenges of an older structure—very little was square, level, or straight. Careful planning and craftsmanship were required throughout the project to ensure clean lines and a polished finished result.
The half-story primary suite posed a particular challenge due to limited headroom. To maximize usable space, every nook and cranny was thoughtfully utilized to accommodate the vanity, soaking tub, and toilet without compromising comfort or functionality.
Another key challenge was creating a seamless flow between the new addition and the existing home while preserving the bungalow’s original charm. Materials, proportions, and transitions were carefully selected to ensure the remodel felt cohesive rather than added on.
Running new plumbing supply and waste lines to the half story was especially complex. The lines had to be brought from the lower level, through the main floor, and into the upper space. This was accomplished by routing plumbing through a main-level bedroom closet, which was then carefully reframed and drywalled—leaving no visible trace of the extensive work required behind the walls.
