There has been a great appeal for newly renovated history homes. Home buyers gravitate more and more to houses that have an antique exterior with historic moldings and accents but modern appliances and bathrooms. Young professionals with families are more prone to be interested in this type of property. Richmond is the perfect location for those who have interested in that specific type of architectural style. Areas like the Fan, Churchill and Northside have an increasing number of homes that are being renovated and resuscitated to new life with kitchen and bathroom additions. Part of the renovations also include opening the space, making common living room spaces larger to give the illusion that one sits in one large room. This wasn’t very typical of old homes since they were separated into small rooms.
The decor of these houses is usually a combination of antique looking furniture with modern art pieces, chrome lighting fixtures, chandeliers and neutral wall colors. The flooring typically remains made out of wood unless it is a bathroom or kitchen were tile is being used. Different kinds of rugs and curtains are used to create multidimensional textures. Accent pillows and blankets are also used all over the property to create a sense of homeyness. Windows are expanded and exposed to enable as much natural light as possible in every room.
We’d like to see more of these homes preserved, because even though they might not be in all of their original glory they can be transformed into livable and upgraded houses that retain some of their original charm.
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