CLASSIC MODERN COLOR

ST. PAUL , MINNESOTA

The simple shape of the original home was expanded towards the back yard with a two story cube consisting of  the kitchen below and the primary bedroom  above.  A small back entry vestibule with a covered stoop completes the addition. The space of the original kitchen was converted into a mudroom, pantry and 1/2 bath, while upstairs one of the small original bedrooms was converted into the primary bathroom.  The kitchen and pantry  uses fresh original colors on the trim and cabinets, keeping the mood fun and lighthearted. The original stained birch windows,  trim and doors were retained and extended into the addition, blending with the new colors.  The half bath and primary bedroom feature colorful wallpapers, and the primary bath brings a bit of whimsy in with the patterned floor tile. The exterior siding on the addition uses a vertical board and batten in contrast with the original stucco of the home in a modern and cost saving solution.