Nestled in a close-knit neighborhood in the historic Dilworth area of Charlotte, a charming 3,122-square-foot bungalow has been home to a family of four for over 25 years. With three beds and two and a half baths, it’s the perfect size for their needs. Although perfectly located and perfectly sized, the home had become outdated. When the family realized that their nest was overdue for a facelift, they contracted Watershed Builders Charlotte NC and Tyler Interiors. Together, they planned and executed a tasteful interior remodel.
“Every room needed modernizing,” recalls Dominick Thompson, President of Watershed Builders Charlotte NC. So, he and Natalie Tyler of Tyler Interiors set to work transforming this faithful cottage into the bungalow of their client’s dreams. The client put their full faith in these two teams. They respected their professional skill sets and trusted that they would make the choices that would best serve the client’s needs and aesthetic preferences. Ultimately, it was a fun and fluid collaboration. The result was a classical transitional-style home equipped to handle anything 2024 might bring.
Teamed up for Transformation
“The project goal was to generate an elevated, serene aesthetic throughout the home,” says Tyler. “We achieved our goal by pairing cozy, white shades with blues and greens, integrating textural accents rich in contrast, and curating a beautiful blend of old and new furnishings.”
Family and friends might enter through the mudroom. This space opens directly into the room that is the heart of most homes: the kitchen. Gleaming countertops by Harkey Tile & Stone, refreshed cabinetry from Sean Carlin Designs, and new appliances bring a fresh shine to the kitchen. Simple touches like the rich, welcoming blue of the cabinets, floating shelves, and vertical shiplap breathe life into the room.
Behind a peninsula that offers ample space for cooking and entertaining, a wine nook flooded with natural light leads to the dining room. Here, crown molding and a high-impact glass chandelier elevate the space in a manner befit for a formal dining room. However, a textured wallcovering and whispers of wicker soften the space. The result is a room that feels elevated without becoming imposing, formal yet still inviting.
Rooms with Pizzazz
Another gathering space in the house is the living room. Here, the home’s primary accent color, blue, makes an appearance in throw pillows and wall art. This space transitions seamlessly into a game/informal dining room with enviable built-in bookcases. “The client is an avid book collector who needed room for putting the books on display,” says Thompson. “I suggested a ladder rail since the ceilings were rather tall,” and the result is any reader’s dream library wall. A nearby book nook is bathed in sunlight during the day and perfectly cozy after dark falls. It provides the perfect perch to enjoy a novel plucked from the floor-to-ceiling collection.
In no room is it quite so evident that a home needs an update than in the bathroom. These bathrooms were certainly given all the TLC they deserved, and then some. New plumbing fixtures from Ferguson immediately brought these homes into the year 2024. Plus, gorgeous vanities in the primary bathroom and dreamy shower and floor tiles in the secondary bathroom added character and charm, transforming each of these rooms, like the rest of the house, into a dreamy oasis.
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