Sophisticated Spring Ridge

The Challenge

This home held deep sentimental value for the client, as it had been owned and lovingly maintained by her parents since it was built. While the layout was spacious and functional, the interiors felt outdated and in need of a refresh to better align with the client’s personal style and modern living standards. The goal was to preserve the home’s original charm while incorporating contemporary updates. A key design challenge was working with the existing kitchen layout, as the client wished to keep the original cabinetry intact. Additionally, a soffit running along the perimeter of the kitchen cabinets posed a design obstacle that required a creative solution to ensure it felt intentional rather than an afterthought.

The Vision

Our vision for this project was to honor the legacy of the home while infusing it with timeless and modern design elements that would make it feel fresh and inviting. Given the emotional significance of the space, it was essential to create a home where the client could continue cherished family traditions while celebrating her parents’ memory. Personalization was a key factor in the design process, leading us to incorporate subtle but meaningful touches, such as the client’s appreciation for the color purple. Additionally, the unfinished basement presented an opportunity to add both function and style, ensuring that the entire home reflected the client’s needs and aesthetic preferences.

The Solution

The Modern Hive carefully curated a design that balanced sentimentality with modern sophistication, while Gitt Construction executed the design flawlessly. To incorporate personal touches, we introduced subtle accents in thoughtful ways, including a plaid millwork feature in the living room, a plaid-patterned floor in the laundry room, and purple plaid wallpaper in the office. Existing features were given new life, such as refinishing the kitchen cabinetry and repurposing the client’s parents’ dining table and chairs with fresh paint and reupholstered seats. The soffit in the kitchen, which could have been a design limitation, was transformed into a striking feature by adding a reeded wood detail, making it feel like an intentional architectural element. In the basement, we designed a new layout tailored to the client’s lifestyle, incorporating two bedrooms, a bar and entertainment area, and a dedicated space for a pool table. The basement was designed with a moodier ambiance, complementing the main level’s aesthetic while providing a more intimate atmosphere.

The Results

The completed remodel successfully blended the past and present, creating a home that feels both nostalgic and refreshed. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to preserve the home’s legacy while enhancing its functionality and style. The seamless mix of classic and contemporary design allows the space to feel timeless yet personal. The transformed basement now serves as an inviting extension of the home, offering additional living and entertainment space. Most importantly, this project provided the client with a home where she can continue family traditions and celebrate her parents’ memory in a space that feels both familiar and renewed.