One Cool House: 598 Oakland Avenue

I recently discovered a new design firm on Houzz, and I had to share one of their projects with you.  You know I love when old homes are saved and renovated, and Carl Mattison Design specializes in doing just that.     They do a beautiful job, so much so that I had a hard time choosing just one project to show you.  You’ll find links below to check out more of their work on Houzz.

But choose I did.  Here’s their Victorian Queen Anne renovation project in Atlanta.

There are so many things to love including:

• the broad and deep front porch
• the exterior siding color
• The wide, welcoming entryway
• The dark stained floors
• The wainscoting and the really pretty, not-too-fancy trim
• The adorable guest bath with its classic subway tile and its trough sink (I want to find one so badly!)
• The pocket doors throughout which are so effective for creating flow and conserving space
• The view from the living room into the kitchen (such a great entertaining space)
• The double-sided fireplace in the living room and dining room. Can you imagine how cozy that is in the wintertime!
• The stained glass window in the living room (so similar to my own)
• The small but very well laid-out kitchen
• The sizable shower and double sinks in the master bath
• The screened-in porch that was added during the renovation.
• The master bedroom on the first floor.  (I’ve lived in a two-story home before and while I love the curb appeal and functionality of two story homes, I definitely prefer a master bedroom downstairs.)
• 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a family flex den space upstairs (perfect for a family with children!)

Shoot, I could move right in.

However, the new owners might have a problem with that!   The home sold on March 14, 2014 (for $550,000).

As impressive as this house is, what is more impressive to me is what they started with.  Check out these before-and-after shots.

Pretty cool, huh.

Sources:

Carl Mattison Design (they’re also on Houzz and Facebook)

Round Here Renovations