DON'T STRIP THE CHARM FROM AN OLDER HOME

I work in both newer and older neighborhoods in Southeast Florida. Increasingly, I'm noticing mid-century (1950s-1960s) homes remodeled in extreme modern or contemporary style; the exteriors of the homes are generally true to the era of the construction.

Once you enter, however, the homes often resemble new builds. Despite liking contemporary decor, I find it jarring to see such a totally "stripped of any character" home. These older homes were built with walls, and used traditional kitchens & flooring...all of that is gone. The color palette, too, seems limited to grays. The appeal of these older residences is often in details like wainscoting, built-ins, old-time buffets or butler pantries. Why not keep & enjoy those features? I believe that modernizing judiciously with a nod to the age of the home may be the way to go.  What do you think?


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