Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Houzz Tour: Chic Update for a 1920s Apartment (18 photos)

Glass-paneled doors that originally divided the bedroom and sunroom were reused as doors for the china cupboard in the new kitchen. The original bronze and brass door, as well as the window hardware, was also reconditioned and reused.

Davison reduced her home’s carbon footprint by using low-VOC paints, finishing the floor in a natural tung oil and opting for energy-efficient appliances in the kitchen and laundry. Structural changes to create larger spaces and enlarge openings enhanced the apartment’s natural airflow to the point that no air conditioning is needed.





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