MIDCENTURY ELEGANCE

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

A charming 1960s mid-century rambler in St. Paul underwent a complete remodeling of the kitchen and guest bathroom. The goal was to create a modern, updated kitchen with better access to natural light and overall function that looked like it had always been a part of the home. The existing main floor full guest bath, which was small and cramped, was converted into an elegant and more functional half bath. Though in a separate space, the kitchen is open to the living and dining areas. To reduce visual clutter, a beverage center with fold-away doors was incorporated into the design, allowing mess and clutter to be easily concealed. Additional details include new exterior doors that are more in line with the original style of the home.

Remodeled kitchen with white oak flat-panel cabinetry, white quartz counters and island, white tile backsplash, brass globe sconces, and woven stools in a 1960s Saint Paul rambler
Side-by-side views of the kitchen showing white oak cabinetry, white tile backsplash, brass sconces, a stainless farmhouse sink, and garden views through the windows
White oak beverage center with fold-away doors shown closed and open, revealing a microwave, coffee maker, and storage shelves in a remodeled Saint Paul kitchen
Dining room with a walnut table, gray upholstered chairs, fluted glass-front upper cabinets, white oak lower cabinets, and a view through to the remodeled kitchen in a Saint Paul mid-century home
Open living and dining area with the original mid-century Roman brick fireplace, white sofa, walnut tables, a Persian rug, fluted glass cabinets, and the remodeled kitchen beyond
Bathroom with floral wallpaper, a wooden vanity topped with a gray countertop and silver faucet. Oval gold-framed mirror, two wall sconces, white flowers in a vase, and framed photos create a timeless interior design.
PROJECT TYPE

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

PROJECT TEAM

Christine Albertsson, AIA, CID, NCARB, Partner

Madison Bose, Associate AIA

Sarah Hughes, Allied ASID

PHOTOGRAPHY

Andrea Rugg Photography

BUILDER

Rascher & Co

A bathroom with floral wallpaper, light wood vanity with gold hardware, a white countertop, oval gold-framed mirror, wall sconces, a white toilet, and a vase of white flowers reflects custom home design and natural materials.
OF NOTE
  • Modern flush cabinets in white oak
  • Concealed beverage center cabinet
  • Enhanced functionality and increased storage capacity without requiring additional square footage